Our homes are designed to maximize energy efficiency as well as making them as strong as possible for transportation.

 

All of our exterior wall sheathing is glued and stapled to the studs and belt rails so there is no exterior sheathing that is not supported by framing. The sheathing also laps the floor framing and perimeter of the roof.

 

The standard framing is 2x6 on 24” centers and most windows fit between standard framing centers so there is no need for extra studs, which allows for

more insulation.

 

A special exterior wall stud design allows the installation of windows and doors without the need for extra studs or headers.

 

The header detail makes it possible to insulate the header there by reducing thermal bridging.

 

The exterior wall header detail also allows us to move roof trusses around as necessary without adding additional wall framing.

 

 

The structure of the home is designed to withstand snow loads far in excess of the snow loads in most area’s in Alberta.

 

The interior of the exterior wall is designed in such a way the gyproc is glued to the belt rails while still providing a continuous vapor barrier. 

 

All electrical boxes are wrapped with a vapor barrier and then all wires are fasteners are sealed with caulking. All penetrations in the walls and ceiling through the vapor barrier are sealed with caulking as well.

 

All of these unique features create a very tight structure and more energy

efficient building.

 

Our standard insulation is R40 in the roof, R20 in the exterior walls, R26 or R33 in the floor depending on the floor framing types. However we have available insulation options that are as much as R52 in the roof, R22 in the exterior walls and R52 in the floors of self contained truss floor homes. Other insulation options could be available upon request and depending on the type of home and

construction type.

 

Our standard window is a double glazed Low E window that is rated at R3. Most other people use a window that is rated at R2. We have an R9 window available in some of our products as an option that has an energy performance 300% better than our standard and in most cases could reduce energy consumption for a whole house about 50%.

 

 

Our truss floor houses are built with a built up perimeter beam that allows the installation of the home on a basement without the need for an extra built up beam in the basement.   

 

Each phase of the construction program is supervised and monitored by trained quality control personnel to ensure that each home is built on time, within budget and to exact specifications. All Triple M Homes not only meet but exceed the requirements of the Canadian Standards Association and the National Building Code. Triple M strives to be an industry leader and provide a quality Canadian product at a competitive price.