Step Code, reinforcing Enerwise Homes’ commitment to measurable performance across energy efficiency, air quality, and durability. While Enerwise Homes continues to refine their approach to building, a new venture is emerging alongside it. Thermoframe, a system developed in-house, represents a significant step forward in construction technology. Designed to improve energy performance without complicating the building process, the system reflects Doug’s focus on practicality and efficiency. “We kind of came up with our own technology,” Doug explains. “It’s thermally broken framing components because your framing is a thermal bridge.” The innovation lies in simplifying what has traditionally been a more complex system. Thermoframe allows builders to achieve the performance of a double stud wall while maintaining the familiarity of standard framing practices. “You get all the benefits and reduced labour costs,” Doug says, “plus, carpenters can just go to work as normal.” Ease of use is a defining feature. By eliminating the need for retraining and complicated sequencing, the system integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. “Retraining is a massive thing for general contractors,” Doug notes. “This just lets you keep going as normal.” Sustainability is also built into the system at a fundamental level. Materials are designed for disassembly and reuse, avoiding adhesives and permanent bonding methods that complicate recycling. “You can just cut the straps, and now you have usable materials again,” Doug explains. “It’s all reusable.” The development of Thermoframe was driven by both experience and necessity. “I like the THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE CANADA
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