How Ontario’s 2024 Building Code Updates Impact Logix Brands Products

House labeled with Logix Brand Products

Ontario’s recent changes to the Building Code, set to take full effect in mid-2025, bring several updates aimed at improving the health and limit the energy consumption of residential buildings. These changes will directly affect builders, architects, and homeowners who use Logix Brands products, including Element ICF®, Halo® The Advanced Graphite Insulation System, and Heat-Sheet®. Below, we […]

BOLDLY GO. The Story of Logix ICF and Element ICF

In the 1990’s, Beaver Plastics, AMC Foam, Form Solutions, Form Systems & Perma R Products were the regional EPS molders that contract-manufactured the Blue Maxx ICF system on behalf of AAB Building System.  Blue Maxx was far and away the dominant and leading ICF system at the time. The Legendary Blue Maxx Certified Contractor Jacket […]

An HVAC Design Case Study – Putting It All Together

HVAC Series 6

In this final installment of our 6-article deep dive into HVAC Design for High Performance Homes where we put it all together in this Case Study and illustrate all the concepts we’ve discussed in the previous 5 articles, which are: Manual J, Manual S, Manual D/T, and fresh air ventilation. The new home in this […]

Introduction to the Pathway to Performance Program By Logix Brands

Building codes in the United States of America (USA) and Canada are constantly changing as both countries move at different speeds towards Net Zero Energy Ready (NZER) or Net Zero Energy (NZE) levels of performance for residential construction. To assist builders through this process of change, we have developed a comprehensive section detail guide called […]

Embracing Ventilation: The Unsung Hero of HVAC Efficiency

In our fifth installment of our series on HVAC, we focus on the ‘V’ in HVAC—ventilation. This unsung hero plays a pivotal role in not only ensuring our homes are comfortable but safeguarding their health and air quality. The Essence of Ventilation Our daily lives, filled with cooking, breathing, and indoor activities, produce pollutants, odors, […]

Designing HVAC Distribution Systems for New Homes: A Practical Guide

Welcome to the fourth installment in our series on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) design for high-performance homes and buildings.  When building a new home, getting the HVAC distribution system right is more than just comfort; it’s about efficiency, longevity, and noise control. Let’s break down the two key stages of this process, guided […]

The Art of HVAC Sizing: Mastering Manual S for Optimal Performance

In the third installment of our HVAC design series, we delve into the intricacies of sizing and selecting HVAC equipment – a sophisticated HVAC design stage this is often misunderstood.  Understanding a “Ton” in HVAC A pivotal concept in HVAC sizing is the term “ton,” as in a “3-ton unit.” This term, originating in the […]

5 Different Methods to Support “Innie” Windows

Throughout the design and construction phases of a project not often enough or at all does the question arise, “where should the window be placed in the depth of the rough opening”? Joseph Lstiburek has often noted windows are a “pain”, well that may be true, the project team still needs to determine if the […]

Calculating HVAC Loads: A Comprehensive Guide to Manual J Methodology

Welcome back to the second installment in our series on HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) design for high-performance homes and buildings. The Importance of Accurate HVAC Load Calculations When you’re involved in a new build or renovation project, accurate HVAC load calculations, often known as “Doing a Manual J,” are critical. The term refers […]

Importance of a Drained & Ventilated Rainscreen Behind Cladding

The simple explanation that describes the function of an exterior wall assembly is that it separates the exterior environment from the interior environment. To perform this “simple function” the assembly must control heat flow, control air flow, control water vapor flow, control rain penetration, control light, solar and other radiation, control noise, control fire, provide […]

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