Located along the New Westminster Quay boardwalk, Westport is a 4-storey residential building constructed over a below-grade parking garage built in 1988, and contains 104 units.  BC Building Science was commissioned to manage an extensive building envelope renovation project to address widespread failure and breakdown of some of the major building envelope assemblies.

Check out some of the work done, and how fabulous the building looks now!

All of the existing cladding was replaced with new, durable fibre-cement panels and plank siding in a striking new colour scheme.

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All of the aluminum-framed original windows and balcony sliding doors were replaced with new, high-performance, vinyl-framed, Low-E coated, windows and sliding doors.

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The old wood-framed balconies had new membrane and floor drains installed, and were also redesigned to have aluminum guardrails with glass panels, which allows more light into the units!

A new conventional roof system was installed over the existing main flat roof. This included new waterproofing, new aluminum skylight system and fake chimneys, new perimeter flashings, new gutter roofing membranes, and related interfacing.

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This renovation project fully transformed Westport into an attractive structure with high curb appeal while improving durability, reducing maintenance, and extending the lifespan of the building!