| Wood frame structure | Prestige Panel™ system |
| 16 c/c Thermal bridge | No vertical thermal
bridge (continued insulation, no wood frame structure) |
| R-20 | R-30 High thermal performance |
| Chimney effect air movement | Minimal air infiltration
in the thermal envelope |
| Annual heating
costs of 1451$ (according to Hydro-Québec) |
Annual heating cost of 841$ |
| 610 $ Savings |
| Wood frame structure | Prestige Panel™ system |
| Warranty : 0 | Warranty : 5 years |
| Wood frame structure | Prestige Panel™ system |
| The wood structure is in constant movement due to climatic changes; which will lead to a joints and finishing. Requires specialized labor. Error source (various materials’ use). Insulating wool will collapse in time. |
Inert product, stable which
ensures, at finishing, joints without cracks. No specialized labor required. No leveling or squaring mistakes (4’x 8’ module). Rigid insulation protected with 2 OSB panels (oriented wood particles). |
