Mechanic St CompetitionTeam 2 – Matt, Jeff, Lauren, Adam, Glen, &RonnieSunday, March 27, 2011

Defining Characteristics•Gothic revival roof•Historical values•Focus directed towards exterior

Exterior • New cedar shingles• New shingles for roof• New double glazed wooden framed windows• Storage shed to be built from reusing shingles.

Salvageable Interior Items• Piano • Banister

St. Anne’s Rectory• Mouldings• Hot water tank• Toilets• Furniture• Cabinets

Reusing Materials• Moulding• Water heater• Furniture• Cabinetry• Toilets• Appliances

Reusing Materials• Refinishing and using modern hardware will give

cabinetry new life. • Moulding will be used throughout the home• The appliances are not energy star, however with

the climate naturally drying clothes is possible• Furniture may be reupholstered or covered to

create a more modern look. • Chimney will be removed and used to make a

walkway in the backyard.• The 2 x 10 from the back wall can be used for

raised garden beds in the backyard

“Renovations”Existing

• R10…• Single pane front

window• Slider windows second

floor• Wood doors

Proposed• 4” spray foam, ½” Poly Iso,

3/8 Waferboard• New cedar shingles• Double Glazed Low E Argon,

Energy Star Windows• Floor – 2” spray foam, 2” XPS• 2 Thermodynamics panels• R50 blown in roof• Headers 2” spray foam• 2 Air to Air Heat Pumps

(9,000 btu)• Life Breath HRV

Energy UsageExisting Proposed

ComparisonExisting Proposed

58531.7 kWh for space and hot water heating in an average year

13815.9 kWh for space and hot water heating in an average year

Solar Hot Water

“Total” Energy Profile• 1900 kWh offset by solar hot water• Therefore, base case further reduced• 13815.9 kWh – 1900 kWh = ~12000 kWh

• Heating • Cost to heat home $1416/year

Community Enhancement• Community Garden• Boulders and Foliage• Monument• Skating Rink

Community Gardens • Many benefits go along

with a community garden • It will bring the community

together• It could be a good source

of food for lower income families• it will give the community

a sense of accomplishment.

Other Similar Projects• Many of the company houses that are left have

already been renovated. When you drive through neighbor hoods you can see that almost all the company houses still have there original design plan but with modern appearance.

• Some issues during renovation included incomplete studs and reinforcing floorboards on second floor. Totally replace the floor.

Total Cost of Project• $51866.20• Includes Labour Costs• Includes all available rebates• Includes full price for windows