Are your thermal clips designed to meet the following criteria? Then you have the right metal stamping partner!

• Code-compliant — Insulation continuity to minimize heat loss and energy efficiency in the building envelope.
  • National Building Code of Canada & Canada's national energy code (NBC 2020—Division B, Part 3, Part 9 & NECB 2020 Sections 3.2., 4.2., 5.2., 6.2. and 7.2)
  • Alberta Building Code (OBC 2012), SB-10 Supplement, NEBC 2017
  • BC Building Code: Continuity of Insulation (9.36.2.5) & Thermal Characteristic of Building Assemblies (9.36.2.6 – 9.36.2.8)
  • CSA A440: Energy performance standards for fenestration systems.
  • International Energy Conservation Code (IECC 2021 R402.4 & C402.5)

The BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code (2024) establish guidelines for energy-efficient building practices in British Columbia.

• As of May 2023, most new buildings must be 20% more energy efficient than those under previous Step Code requirements. The Zero Carbon Step Code allows jurisdictions to incentivize or require low- or zero-carbon buildings. Together, these codes position BC to achieve zero-carbon new construction by 2030 and net-zero energy-ready performance by 2032.
• These commitments align with BC’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets and its 2050 net-zero goal. Buildings are now more airtight, and supply chains provide energy-efficient materials like high-performance windows and modern building envelopes. These standards apply to various building types, including houses, small buildings, quadplexes, rowhomes, low-rise MURB (multi-unit residential buildings), and large, complex buildings.
• A high-performance building envelope regulates heat and airflow, reducing reliance on mechanical systems. Continuous exterior insulation minimizes heat loss, while reducing thermal bridges—areas of higher heat transfer—enhances efficiency. This is achieved through specialized framing or continuous insulation. Thermal clips further improve performance by supporting cladding while maintaining continuous insulation, reducing thermal bridging, and optimizing envelope efficiency. Good examples of continuous insulation include all-electric and passive house designs, which further promote energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Beyond energy efficiency, high-performance envelopes contribute to superior airtightness, enhanced thermal performance, and "cool" wall benefits, improving a building’s overall sustainability.

By adopting these strategies, builders can significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions, supporting BC’s path to net zero.

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