- What we did
- Plumbing
- Installation of sanitary appliances and equipments
- Storm and sanitary drainage
- Features
- 23-unit renovation and development project.
- Years
- 2024
- Location
- Montréal, Qc
- What we did
- Plumbing
- Installation of sanitary appliances and equipments
- Storm and sanitary drainage
- Features
- 23-unit renovation and development project.
- Years
- 2024
- Location
- Montréal, Qc
Jenaco provided the developer Metro Cap with a cost-effective solution for their 23-unit renovation and development project. This solution not only optimizes construction costs but also simplifies the installation and future maintenance of the building’s plumbing systems.
Samuel Vendetti is the project manager. He explained that the client's use of the design-build management method gave Jenaco the opportunity to use its expertise to improve the mechanical design of the project.
“After performing an analysis and verifying additional details, we recommended a superior and much less complex alternative for the water heating system. The client's trust in our efficient approach allowed us to proceed accordingly.””
Upgrading to standards while preserving the historical character
This new project is in a heritage building built in 1907 and requires unique measures to preserve its character and existing structure. These include not being allowed to touch the ground floor or the flooring of the second floor or attaching anything to the ceilings and flooring of the upper floors.
The creativity and ingenuity of the architect commissioned by Metro Cap overcame these difficulties by integrating minimally invasive elements to allow for the replacement and passage of the piping. This was achieved by adding self-supporting false ceilings.
When alternative solutions were not viable, chemical anchoring methods were used instead of mechanical ones. Pull-out tests were conducted to confirm the method's capacity and reliability and to maintain the property's historical value.
Complete plumbing work
The plumbing work began at the end of January. It requires standard copper and plastic piping. The Jenaco team will also install water heaters and the usual facilities (sinks, toilets, baths, etc.) in addition to fitting out the mechanical room.
To comply with updated plumbing codes,
“the building requires a new rainwater system with an eight-inch diameter, replacing the existing four-inch one. Additionally, the piping connected to the water inlet needs to be enlarged from one inch to four inches.”
Connections to the rainwater and water systems will involve excavation at a single location on Saint-Timothée Street.
“Since starting this plumbing mandate, we have enjoyed excellent collaboration, both with our coordination team and on site, with the other trades. The work is progressing well. We should complete our plumbing specialty by the end of August,” the project manager concluded.
It is worth noting that this building housed the former City and District Savings Bank of Montréal, which was founded in 1846. It later became the Laurentian Bank of Canada. The building is located at 936 Sainte-Catherine Street East in Montréal.
