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Application of Coatlok Coating to the foundation of the Hillsdale Golf & Country Club in Mirabel, QC. M A R C H 2 0 2 5 | 23 Restoration Products & Services P H OTO G R A P H Y CO U RT E S Y H U N T S M A N B U I L D I N G S O LU T I O N S helical anchors to stabilize the masonry. "Access to the work site was a challenge, and few local suppli- ers had the necessary equipment," Atwill-Morin says. "We ended up using lifts and swing scaffold- ing, which was impressive for the locals." Atwill-Morin's growth continues in the Toronto area, with major restoration projects, including the façade retention and conservation of the heritage building at 263-267 Adelaide St. West. In the Ottawa region, masonry restoration proj- ects for 2025 include the continuation of the building envelope restoration at the Supreme Court of Canada. Additionally, the Atwill-Morin structure team is working to bring the Place du Portage III fed- eral building up to code by performing structural reinforcement and concrete restoration, including the addition of new shear walls to enhance the build- ing's resistance to lateral wind and seismic forces. Huntsman Building Solutions' status as a world-leading polyurethane spray foam company continued to benefit the restoration sector in 2024. Maxime Duzyk, the company's senior global director, building science and engineering, says, "Many con- tractors and architects are adopting the D-Max wall assembly [which allows for the installation of spray foam insulation from the interior of a building while managing the thermal bridging of the studs and structure] in many of their projects – 10 in Quebec alone for 2024-25." Huntsman's Coatlok Coatings, which can be applied to virtually any shape to create a mono- lithic containment barrier, was used to completely insulate and waterproof the foundation of the Hillsdale Golf & Country Club in Mirabel, Quebec. As for Huntsman's renowned Heatlok Soya HP (which leverages Honeywell's Solstice liquid blowing agent technology and can be used for roofs, walls, sub- slabs, and other surfaces), it was applied as underslab insulation at the Rockwood Terrace nursing home in Durham, Ontario. "It was a revelation for the gen- eral contractor, who was not familiar with using spray foam for insulating under the slab," Duzyk says. "The speed and simplicity of the installation resulted in time and cost savings, while improving the quality and durability of the assembly – all of this while pro- tecting the building from radon." While Huntsman's work in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors is well known within construction circles, the com- pany continues to promote awareness of its solutions via webinars and other media, show- casing how seamless insulation and air barriers reduce operational carbon, lead to high energy efficiency, and how sustainable spray foams are key to smart, sustainable residential retrofits. Lafarge Canada Inc. continues to lead the way in providing materials and expertise for projects focused on durability, sustainability, and reducing CO2 emissions. For example, its parent company, Holcim, achieved a milestone in 2024 with the placement of North America's first 99.2 percent clinker-free concrete pave- ment. This collaboration with Stoneway Concrete resulted in a 74.7 percent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to standard concrete. Pierre Garant, marketing assistant manager at Lafarge Canada Inc., explains, "Our rehabilitation efforts often rely on the precision and customization offered by our BMQ Volumetric Trucks and special- ized concrete products. These enable tailored mixes that ensure both durability and sustainability." BMQ Volumetric Trucks played a critical role in recent bridge repair projects in Quebec. For exam- ple, Ductal Ultra-High Performance Concrete was used to repair internal structural elements of a box girder bridge deck and for pier jacketing on a major bridge, restoring confinement and capac- ity while protecting against further deterioration. BUILDING THE FUTURE Sustainable Concrete Admixtures SMART CONCRETE ® ® KIM ® offers seamless water- proofing from within, ensuring your structures stay watertight for decades. ABRASION & EROSION RESISTANCE WATERPROOFING & DURABILITY Hard-Cem ® adds unmatched durability to your projects, reducing concrete wear and extending lifespan. KRYTON.COM