Durable Building - MRc8

Implementation Review Prior to Construction and Test Onsite
  • Cast-in-place concrete foundations, floors, roof, columns and walls
  • Structural steel, steel decking and metal fabrications
  • Composite metal cladding at fascia and soffit of roof overhangs
  • Concrete unit masonry veneer
  • Damp-proofing and waterproofing
  • Insulation, vapour, moisture and air barrier systems at masonry veneer clad walls
  • Spray foam insulation, vapour and air barrier at interior of mass concrete exterior walls
  • Aluminum windows and doors
  • Door hardware and automatic swing entrance
  • SBS roofing and sheet metal flashing
  • Glazing and exterior sealants
    • Required to design and construct a building with a "Long" Design Service Life (DSL) = 50-99 years
    • Actual DSL = 75 years