R-3000 Standards

Technical specifications

Click here to see the technical specifications Floors with beams Standardized wood cut Walls with double tire tub Electrical connectors completely insulated Innovative cellulose fibre insulators Metal partitions for interior divisions Exterior walls built with robust 2” x 6” Uniform window installation Magnetic, double cut cold doors First quality external coating and floor covering materials

At Bonneville Homes, we build our homes indoors to ensure that they are of the highest quality!

Here is how we build Bonneville Homes:

	Plans and Models
		Most of our customers select a home from our wide selection of Bonneville Homes’ models. However, all our floor plans can be modified or a floor plan designed to suit the buyer's taste and needs.

	Structure
		Bonneville homes, built using modules or panels, are then installed onsite. For instance, a one-storey house will have two modules, while a two-storey house will usually be delivered in four modules.

	Floors
		Bonneville Homes is particularly proud of the way it builds its floors. Whereas most developers use only 2"x10" beams, Bonneville Homes uses support beams and cross bridging, which significantly increases the sturdiness of the floors. The flooring is then covered with plywood that is glued and nailed into place. This method of construction ensures that the floors won't creak.

	Wood
		Bonneville Homes only uses the highest quality wood with a controlled moisture content. Using this type of wood ensures that there will not be warping as your house is exposed to the elements, and particularly to its first few winters.

	Walls
		The exterior walls of our homes are built using robust 2" x 6", covered with OSB (Oriented Strand Board) and a Tyvek covering. Tyvek is an imperforate material that prevents water and air from penetrating the house while allowing water vapours to be released. Also, because it is imperforate, Tyvek acts as a barrier against pollutants and pollen. This process ensures that our homes meet all of the requirements of the National Building Code of Canada. The next step involves installing slanting wood laths, which allow us to create a first air chamber. Usually, construction contractors do not install this type of lath. We use this method to ensure that our homes can be safely transported. The homes thus end up having two air chambers, giving them a much higher insulation energy rating.

	Electricity
		All of the electrical wiring in Bonneville homes is installed in the factory, professionally and safely. Each wire thus runs inside the walls and floors through the multi-composite beams. The copper wiring is then connected to a 200-amp electrical panel. The next step involves installing the electrical outlets and heaters chosen by the buyer. To prevent air from seeping in, polyethylene is placed behind the electrical outlets.

	Divisions
		The partitions of Bonneville homes are made of steel rather than wood, as used by most contractors. The principal advantage of using steel studs is that there is no warping.

	Insulation
		To insulate our homes, we inject Benolec cellulose fibre directly into the walls. This high-quality insulation, consisting of latex adhesive bonded wood fibres, is entirely natural and does not cause irritations. In addition to being non-toxic, fire-resistant and non-carcinogenic, it is moisture and pest-resistant. Cellulose fibre helps reduce air infiltration, increases soundproofing, and its thermal resistance is 20 to 25% higher than that of conventional insulation (based on a study conducted by the Canadian Home Builders' Association).

	Roof
		The roof trusts are assembled under pressure using metal plates. The roof is made of composite panels on which black strips of self-sealing membrane are applied as well as two layers of sealant to maximize the roof's adhesion and resistance. The entire surface area is then covered with the asphalt roofing shingles of the color selected by the buyer.

	Doors and windows
		The patio doors, just like the standard windows on all Bonneville model homes, are made of high-quality PVC. The meticulous assembly process involves placing two beads of Etafoam all around the doors or windows, sealing them with high-quality flashing and then installing an insulating chafing strip. The outside windows of Bonneville homes are made of insulated steel and are equipped with a dual magnetic weather-stripping which increases the air-tightness.

	Plumbing
		The plumbing is installed by professionals and complies with current standards. The water pipes are made of copper or PolyB and the waste pipes are made of ABS. The whole installation then undergoes factory testing.

	Kitchen
		Bonneville Homes builds and installs all kinds of kitchens to suit every taste and need. Our on-site consultants can help customers draw their own floor plan and assist them in choosing the design and materials.

	Bathroom
		Bonneville Homes also has a wide range of elegant bathroom designs.

	Exterior Materials
		Bonneville Homes uses the following siding materials: vinyl or simulated wood, Canexel or treated-wood finish. The siding can be installed at the factory. The customer can also choose to have the exterior surfaces prepared to be ready for later brick, stone or aggregate installation.

	Assembly
		Once construction has been completed in the factory, the house is then transported with the base on which it was assembled. Bonneville Homes uses two techniques to deliver and install its homes. The first consists in rolling the house on its foundation using an aluminium beam system. This technique is mainly used for one-storey homes. A crane is used for two-storey homes. In both cases, an 8-inch-thick layer of Etafoam is placed between the foundation and the house. To connect the various modules, mineral wool insulation is then placed where the walls meet and high-quality rivets are used for the final assembly.

R-3000 Standards

Technical specifications