Construction Canada Magazine - November 2007 Vol. 49 No.6

COVER: A new basement service corridor runs between the existing limestone bearing basement walls of the Pembroke Courthouse Precinct. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, the award-winning project’s recent restoration, renovation, and expansion marks a new era for a complex built around the time of Confederation. Within the rejuvenated stone-faced building are now six courtrooms—five new and one carefully restored. This article examines the steps taken to ensure the successful rebirth of heritage spaces into a facility that meets the needs of tomorrow.

See feature on page 8.
Photo courtesy Steven Evans Photography.

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November 2007 Vol. 49 No.6

Features

8 ... The Pembroke Courthouse
Michael Summers, OAA, MRAIC, RIBA
Heritage expansion projects require knowledge of masonry restoration and close collaboration.

18 ... Sightly Stains: The benefits of masonry and concrete staining
Bob Fedchyshyn
Staining provides a consistent and homogeneous look without de-cladding and re-bricking.

24 ... In the Line of Fire: Masonry’s performance in life safety situations
Judy Pryma
While there may be confusion over code language, masonry's ability to endure fire events is clear.

30 ... A Dynamic View: Electrochromic glass technology
Helen Sanders, PhD, and Maure Creager
New glass technologies tint with the sun to allow people to see both their screen and the horizon.

40 ... Avoiding the Floor Trap: The implications of thinking short term
Tom Joyce
Resilient finishes can have long-term benefits for owners looking beyond initial price tags.

48 ... A Canadian Consensus Standard for EIFS
Kevin C. Day
What does the first consensus standard for exterior insulation finish systems mean for designers?

54 ... The Evolution of EIFS
Dale D. Kerr, M.Eng., P.Eng, BSSO, and Tom Remmele, CSI
Newer EIFS with waterproof coatings protect substrates,while improving on energy savings.

62 ... Solving the Air Barrier Riddle: Permeable or impermeable?
Sonya Santos
While the need for a continuous air barriers is understood, it is not always clear which type is proper.

72 ... No Wet Walls: Products that manage moisture and mould
Michael Coulton
Recent code changes have made rainscreens a requirement in certain regions.

78 ... LEED-EB: Overcoming location and multi-tenant challenges
Gavin Simone, LEED AP
Understanding LEED for Existing Buildings is key when old clients call for certification help.

86 ... Specifications Drive Transportation Projects
Tian A. Feng, FCSI, AIA, Mary S. Nowee, RA, CCS, CSI, and Tom Tolentino, PE, CSI
Specifications have important roles in designing, building, and operating transportation facilities.

98 ... Dynamic Wind Uplift Testing: New protocols for roofing assemblies
Yves Bradet, T.P.
Recent research has led to a new standard for testing mechanically fastened roofing membranes. As it will be part of the next code revision, one should know the impacts.

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