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MURB Building Envelope Insulation in Penticton.

Closed-cell SPF for multi-unit residential buildings targeting BC Energy Step Code 3 and Step 4. Part of a complete building performance package.

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Credentials
CAN/ULC certified closed-cell spray polyurethane foam
BC Energy Step Code Part 3 expertise
FortisBC Commercial New Construction program experience
CMHC MLI Select financing optimization

Park Edge Vernon: 84-unit MURB, 0.20 L/s/m² blower door — among the best wood-frame MURB results on record in BC. Cascara Salmon Arm: 140 units, Step 3 declared with a 4.8 kWh/m²/yr TEDI margin.

What we do

Closed-cell SPF for multi-unit residential buildings targeting BC Energy Step Code 3 and Step 4. Part of a complete building performance package.

Why this matters for Penticton

BC Energy Step Code 3 is the minimum on every new Part 3 permit from January 1, 2026. Step 3 maps directly to 50 CMHC MLI Select energy efficiency points via the BC Step Code shortcut. That is the full energy cap. Stack with affordability or accessibility points to reach the 100-point premium discount tier.

How we work with energy modellers

The model is only as good as what the contractor tells the modeller. We send a written spec letter to your energy modeller before the permit model is built so the assembly is in the model, not assumed from the drawings.

Frequently asked questions

What is the BC Step Code shortcut to CMHC MLI Select?
BC Energy Step Code Step 3 maps directly to NECB Level 3 under CMHC MLI Select. That is the maximum 50 energy efficiency points available. Step 4 is the same — 50 points. Combined with affordability or accessibility points, the financing benefit can reach the 100-point premium discount tier.
Why does FortisBC CNC require Step 4 declaration?
The FortisBC Commercial New Construction capital incentive of $2.50 per square foot is paid against a Step 4 declaration on the BC Step Code Appendix B checklist. A Step 3 declaration earns zero from this incentive. Pre-construction enrollment before above-ground construction begins is also required.
Does spray foam alone get a 6-storey wood-frame MURB to Step 4?
No. On a 6-storey wood-frame MURB in CZ5, cavity spray foam alone closes about 1.5 kWh/m²/yr of an 8.8 kWh/m²/yr Step 4 TEDI gap. Reaching Step 4 also requires 2+ inches of exterior continuous insulation and likely an HRV upgrade to 85%+ SRE. On a 4-storey building, 5-inch SPF gives a 5.0 kWh/m²/yr Step 4 margin and Step 4 is achievable.
What is the airtightness target for Step Code MURBs?
There is no standalone numeric airtightness threshold for Step 4. The tested blower door result feeds the as-built energy model. Park Edge Vernon came in at 0.20 L/s/m² facade — among the best wood-frame MURB results on record in BC.
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