Habitations Lavoie
RENOUPDATE
Informing • Consulting • Improving
June 2012 – Volume 2 – Issue 1 – Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal
Investment of over
$242,500 in roof upgrade
Over $242,500 will be
invested in major reroofing work at Habitations
Lavoie, located at 4600
Isabella Street. The project will begin in early
July and extend over six
weeks.
The length of the work may
vary, since it must be carried
out in fair weather.
These renovations will result
in a few temporary disturbances for tenants, such as
noise, dust, tar odours, worker traffic and the presence
of heavy machinery that may
emit gas fumes.
To limit the spread of unpleasant odours within the building, the ventilation will be shut off during the
spreading of the tar.
We are aware of the inconveniences caused by this work and will do
our utmost to ensure that it is completed as quickly as possible. We
hope this project will improve the quality of your living environment
over the long term. Thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation.
WITH YOUR HELP
On May 16, 2012, the Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal held an information
meeting at Habitations Lavoie. Twenty people were present to hear Liaison Officer,
Danielle Lacroix, Project Director, Guy Couillard, Maintenance and Repairs Director,
Ludovic Scholl and Community Relations Agent, Claire Katma, explain the reroofing
phases and the addition of a new covering that will reduce the amount of heat stored in
the building in summer.
EXPLANATION OF WORK
RENOVATIONS,
REPAIRS, UPGRADES
WHY
RESULTS
The roof at 4600 Isabella
Street will be replaced.
The roof is at the end of its
useful life.
More water-resistant
against leaks and bad
weather.
A white elastomeric
membrane will
complete the reroofing
work.
The roof will be recovered with
a white elastomeric membrane
in order to reduce the heat that
penetrates into the building
through the roof.
Reduction of heat that
penetrates into the building
through the roof in summer.
New satellite antenna
mounts will be installed
on the roof.
The installation of antenna mounts
prevents the drilling of holes in the
roof and thereby reduces the risk
of leaks.
Better building integrity
and water-resistance.
At all times, avoid drilling the
exterior walls of the building.
TENANT’S ROLE – WHAT YOU CAN DO
Tenants on the top floor of the building are asked to remove their personal belongings from
the balcony. It is preferable not to use the balcony when the workers are on the roof, due to
the risk of falling debris and dust.
All tenants with a satellite antenna on the roof must remove it before July 1, 2012. You will
be able to reinstall it on the new mounts provided for this purpose once the work is completed. You will receive a notice to this effect when the time comes. New tenants will have to
install their antenna on the roof.
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HEAT ISLAND
REDUCTION
In September 2008, the Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal adopted a sustainable development policy and, since then, has been taking heat island reduction measures in many
of its buildings. In the coming years, the OMHM plans to carry out renovations, in specific
locations, integrating various techniques such as the creation of shade areas, the installation
of white roofs, and more.
Therefore, the new roof of your building will be covered with a white elastomeric membrane
that reflects the sun’s rays and thereby reduces the amount of heat stored in the building. It is
an attractive alternative to traditional roofs.
PREVENTION AT WORKSITE
Throughout the work period, a dumpster will be installed near the building. However, it
should not impede access. This dumpster is reserved for the contractor and intended for
industrial waste only. Therefore, please do not use it for your household garbage.
During the work, the contractor will have to park in front of the building. He may have to
encroach on the nearby vacant lot. If the latter is damaged by the machinery, it will be
restored at the end of the project.
To prevent accidents, be sure to keep away from the worksite and the
contractor’s equipment. Respect the safety perimeters marked off by
yellow caution tape, pylons or barriers.
CONTRACTOR
Couverture Montréal-Nord Inc. is the contractor that will coordinate the project at
Habitations Lavoie. The work will take place from Monday to Friday, between 7 a.m. and
5 p.m. In certain exceptional cases, these hours may be extended to keep pace with the
overall work schedule.
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OMHM TEAM AT HABITATIONS LAVOIE
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RENOUPDATE
informs you about the major renovation projects planned for your building.
RENOUPDATE
notifies you about the consultation projects designed to sound out your opinion.
RENOUPDATE is published because everyone—the OMHM staff, tenants and the contractors’
workers—must get involved in order to improve the quality of life in the buildings.
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