The experts at Project FutureProof take pride in bringing together premium product manufactures, leading builders and responsible homeowners to create better, differentiated homes and buildings that use less energy, save water and reduce our impact on the environment.
Based on years of experience building and renovating sustainable homes, the experts at Project FutureProof have developed deep expertise regarding the products you should consider as you future proof your home.
Panasonic
Rated #1 Global Green Brand in Electronics, Panasonic is committed to developing industry leading technologies surrounding energy efficiency.
Panasonic offers complete solar energy production and storage solutions, ranging from initial design to installation and maintenance. Heating, cooling, and ventilation solutions feature industry leading technologies and efficiencies. Induction cooking products challenge industry standards in the kitchen through innovative safety, technology, and energy efficiency. In addition, Panasonic’s FLAT system Vacuum Insulation Panel achieves up to an R60/inch insulation rating.
Follow the link below to learn more about these products and the full range of Panasonic consumer and enterprise solutions.
Roxul
ROXUL Inc. is part of ROCKWOOL International of Denmark, the world’s leading producer of stone wool insulation made from natural stone and recycled slag. Stone wool (or mineral wool) was discovered on the islands of Hawaii at the beginning of the century. It occurs there naturally as a byproduct of volcanic activity. In its manufactured state, stone wool combines the power of rock with the characteristics of typical insulation wool. And, thanks to its non-directional fiber orientation, it also exhibits some unique and valuable characteristics.
Enercare
At EnerCare, we believe that intelligent energy solutions can benefit everyone. Our energy products, services and conservation programs combine the best practices in the industry with comprehensive programs, flawlessly delivered. Our Home Solutions and Sub-metering Solutions allow us to work together with homeowners, property managers, multi-residential building owners, developers, condominium boards and residents to help save energy, save money and save the planet.
Dow Building Solutions
Dow Building Solutions serves the global building and construction markets with industry-leading insulation, air sealing and weatherization solutions for residential construction. Our integrated solutions work together to deliver energy efficiency, reduce air infiltration, manage moisture, meet increasing energy codes and deliver long-term comfort and energy savings to homeowners.
BP
Building Products of Canada Corp. is a leading manufacturer of asphalt shingles, shingle underlayments, waterproofing membranes, hot and cold asphalt, wood fibre structural, insulating and sound-deadening panels, decorative ceiling tiles and panels.
Vanee
vänEE offers high quality residential ventilation systems for your home, apartment or condo.
Thermaflex
Thermaflex® is a global leader in the flexible duct product industry for both commercial and residential HVAC applications. Founded in 1953, the company has experienced significant growth and now has a team of more than 600 employees that work across four strategically-located, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Our most recent expansion is a new Phoenix, Arizona facility, which opened in May 2006.
As part of the Flexible Technologies Group, Thermaflex continues to lead the way in developing innovative products that meet the market’s needs, enabling professionals to be more productive and more profitable.
For other HVAC related equipment, visit our sister companies Tutco for HVAC duct heaters and Aerosonics for sound attenuation products.
Ecobee
ecobee introduced the world’s first Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat to homeowners across North America in 2007. Since then, ecobee has enabled hundreds of thousands of consumers to control their home comfort anytime, anywhere using their smartphone, tablet or computer. And with half of a home’s energy use coming from heating and cooling, we’re making it easier for homeowners and businesses to lower their energy use.
Renewability
Water heating is one of the top energy expenses in a typical Canadian home and most of that energy is wasted down the drain! The Power-Pipe® heat exchanger recovers up to 60% of that wasted energy to pre-heat the incoming fresh cold water so that the water heater consumes less energy and more hot water is available!
Greyter
Greyter Water Systems offers industry proven out-of-the-box water reuse management solutions which reduce the water and wastewater demands of commercial and residential buildings. By capturing greywater and other sources such as rainwater, Greyter Water Systems’ line of out-of-the-box water solutions can supply all the water for a building’s toilet flushing, irrigation and other uses.
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