Ecological renovation of a house in Montreal
Renovating a home in Montreal, especially a typical one, requires special attention. As EcoEntrepreneurs, we’re proud to support you in this process. We’re committed to improving your quality of life while protecting the environment. We’ll explain how we respect the environment at every step of your eco-friendly renovation.
1. Design focused on the promotion of acquired knowledge and local purchasing
When designing a new home, we make several decisions to limit our ecological impact and reduce waste. This ensures that as few materials as possible are sent to landfills.
Reduce, reuse, recycle
We always start with recycling: we repaint furniture, send chairs to an upholsterer to give them a second life, and built-in furniture like kitchen units or vanities is sold for use by others. Some flooring is even kept for reuse in the home. If we can’t reuse it, we guide you toward local products and Eco- and Energy Star-certified items. We focus on quality and durability to minimize our environmental footprint.
2. Asbestos decontamination during an ecological renovation
A large majority of homes in Montreal, built or renovated before the 1980s, contain asbestos in the plaster of the walls, ceilings, and moldings. That’s why we insist: a screening test is absolutely necessary before undertaking any work.
Asbestos: a risk not to be taken lightly
Asbestos dust is very dangerous to health. As we know, it can remain in the air in your home for years. That’s why we take this subject seriously. We guide our clients to demystify the process. Depending on the percentage of asbestos detected, we opt for different decontamination methods to ensure that the air we breathe is healthy and safe.
3. Demolition and evacuation during an ecological renovation
At ESPÉ, we take reducing our impact on landfills seriously. That’s why we always use containers that offer a sorting and recycling service for building materials.
Demolish Responsibly
When we demolish a house, we make sure to only demolish what is absolutely necessary to do a quality job. This responsible approach helps limit waste, as we recover and recycle as many building materials as possible.
4. Energy improvement during an ecological renovation
Montreal homes don’t always meet current energy standards. But we have solutions! At ESPÉ, we focus on several concrete actions to improve a home’s energy efficiency.
Optimizing Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
We start by insulating exterior walls and joists. This is a crucial step in preventing heat loss. We also install Energy Star doors and windows, which are designed for greater efficiency. We also add heat recovery air exchangers. All of these simple yet effective actions help reduce our customers’ electricity bills and improve their comfort, both summer and winter.
5. An ecological renovation: for air quality
The studies are clear: the ambient air in our homes is often much more polluted than the air outside. Since we’re spending more and more time indoors, it’s crucial to take action. We can correct the situation with concrete actions: installing high-performance fans in bathrooms to control humidity, using products without volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and properly insulating the garage to prevent carbon monoxide.
At ESPÉ, we also care about our clients’ comfort during the renovations. We take the necessary precautions to control dust by installing curtain walls and cleaning the site daily.
After renovations, a HEPA filter in the ventilation system helps purify the air. We can also use indoor plants to improve air quality.
If you’re thinking about making improvements to your home’s efficiency, contact us. As EcoEntrepreneurs, we will help you plan and make the right eco-friendly choices for your Montreal home!
Tell us about your project
Every project is a story. A meeting between your vision and our expertise. In Montreal and the surrounding area, we bring to life renovations that combine aesthetics, functionality, and durability.