Nextmark Series Performance Benefits
Discover the engineering and construction approach that makes Nextmark homes outperform standard builds with greater energy efficiency and higher overall performance.
Built to Perform. Verified to Prove It.
Nextmark homes are engineered as a complete system — insulation, ventilation, structure, and heating designed together by building science specialists, then independently tested to confirm they perform as specified. The result: your home costs less to run, lasts longer, and feels better to live in.
- 1 Exterior Cladding
- 2 Zip R Insulated Sheathing
- 3 2×6 Framing + R24 Batt
- 4 Smart Vapor Retarder
- 5 1.5" Service Cavity
- 6 Interior Drywall
Engineered for High Performance
Designed to deliver better comfort, lower energy loss, stronger moisture control, and year-round performance. Every layer of a Nextmark home works together to help keep heat in, manage airflow, reduce drafts, and create a healthier, more durable home built for Canadian conditions.
The biggest impact on reduced heating and cooling costs comes from airtight construction. Every Nextmark home is protected by 2 continuous air barriers which are independently tested to verify airtightness levels that far exceed standard building code requirements.
- Lower heating and cooling costs
- Fewer drafts, more consistent comfort
- Controlled air quality through balanced, filtered ventilation
- Independent blower-door testing on every home built
High-performance ceiling insulation with a deep energy heel truss design ensures heat stays where it belongs—inside your home during winter and outside during summer.
- Deep truss design for full insulation coverage
- Continuous coverage to roof edges
- Minimized heat loss at the ceiling plane
- Superior comfort in extreme temperatures
The complete R31 Wall System combines continuous exterior insulation with high-density cavity insulation and advanced framing techniques for superior thermal performance.
- Advanced framing reduces thermal bridging
- Continuous R6.6 exterior insulation layer
- R24 batt cavity insulation
- Triple-pane casement windows standard
An uninterrupted insulation layer completely separates wall framing from cold exterior air, eliminating thermal bridges that cause cold spots and energy loss.
- Eliminates heat transfer through framing
- Increases comfort near exterior walls
- Reduces condensation risk
- Consistent temperatures throughout the home
The R30 floor system matches the performance of walls and ceiling using a combination of blown-in and batt insulation and airtight construction for complete coverage and warm, comfortable floors.
- Multi-layer insulation approach
- Sealed floor system for moisture protection
- Eliminates cold floors year-round
- Protected from ground moisture
A premium integrated exterior membrane provides a durable watertight and weatherproof barrier, fully sealed including the floor system for maximum protection against the elements.
- Integrated water-resistant barrier
- All seams fully sealed
- Protects against wind-driven rain
- Long-term durability in harsh climates
A smart vapour retarder helps the home manage seasonal moisture by responding to changing conditions. It allows the wall system to dry when needed during warmer months while helping protect against moisture buildup in colder weather — keeping the home healthier and more durable through every season.
- Adapts to seasonal humidity levels
- Allows the wall assembly to dry when needed
- Helps protect against winter moisture buildup
- Supports a healthier, longer-lasting home
Nextmark homes use a layered air barrier approach to help reduce drafts, limit air leakage, and improve everyday comfort. An integrated service cavity shields the primary air barrier from wear, mechanical and electrical penetrations, and future renovations — so the home holds its performance for the long term.
- Reduces drafts and limits air leakage
- Service cavity protects the primary air barrier
- Renovations and wiring won't compromise performance
- More consistent comfort over the long term
Airtight Construction
<1.5 ACH50
Significantly Tighter Than Code
The biggest impact on reduced heating and cooling costs comes from airtight construction. Every Nextmark home is protected by 2 continuous air barriers which are independently tested to verify airtightness levels that far exceed standard building code requirements.
- ✓ Lower heating and cooling costs
- ✓ Fewer drafts, more consistent comfort
- ✓ Controlled air quality through balanced, filtered ventilation
- ✓ Independent blower-door testing on every home built
Ceiling Insulation
R70
Maximum Heat Retention
High-performance ceiling insulation with a deep energy heel truss design ensures heat stays where it belongs—inside your home during winter and outside during summer.
- ✓ Deep truss design for full insulation coverage
- ✓ Continuous coverage to roof edges
- ✓ Minimized heat loss at the ceiling plane
- ✓ Superior comfort in extreme temperatures
Wall System
R31
High-Performance Envelope
The complete R31 Wall System combines continuous exterior insulation with high-density cavity insulation and advanced framing techniques for superior thermal performance.
- ✓ Advanced framing reduces thermal bridging
- ✓ Continuous R6.6 exterior insulation layer
- ✓ R24 batt cavity insulation
- ✓ Triple-pane casement windows standard
Continuous Thermal Break
Continuous
Uninterrupted Protection
An uninterrupted insulation layer completely separates wall framing from cold exterior air, eliminating thermal bridges that cause cold spots and energy loss.
- ✓ Eliminates heat transfer through framing
- ✓ Increases comfort near exterior walls
- ✓ Reduces condensation risk
- ✓ Consistent temperatures throughout the home
Self-Contained Floor System
R30
Warm From the Ground Up
The R30 floor system matches the performance of walls and ceiling using a combination of blown-in and batt insulation and airtight construction for complete coverage and warm, comfortable floors.
- ✓ Multi-layer insulation approach
- ✓ Sealed floor system for moisture protection
- ✓ Eliminates cold floors year-round
- ✓ Protected from ground moisture
Weather Barrier
Premium
Watertight & Weatherproof
A premium integrated exterior membrane provides a durable watertight and weatherproof barrier, fully sealed including the floor system for maximum protection against the elements.
- ✓ Integrated water-resistant barrier
- ✓ All seams fully sealed
- ✓ Protects against wind-driven rain
- ✓ Long-term durability in harsh climates
Moisture Manager
Adaptive
Climate-Reactive Protection
A smart vapour retarder helps the home manage seasonal moisture by responding to changing conditions. It allows the wall system to dry when needed during warmer months while helping protect against moisture buildup in colder weather — keeping the home healthier and more durable through every season.
- ✓ Adapts to seasonal humidity levels
- ✓ Allows the wall assembly to dry when needed
- ✓ Helps protect against winter moisture buildup
- ✓ Supports a healthier, longer-lasting home
Double Defense System
2 Barriers
Layered Air Barrier Protection
Nextmark homes use a layered air barrier approach to help reduce drafts, limit air leakage, and improve everyday comfort. An integrated service cavity shields the primary air barrier from wear, mechanical and electrical penetrations, and future renovations — so the home holds its performance for the long term.
- ✓ Reduces drafts and limits air leakage
- ✓ Service cavity protects the primary air barrier
- ✓ Renovations and wiring won't compromise performance
- ✓ More consistent comfort over the long term
What Performance Means For You
Affordable Homes
Smarter design and innovative construction mean lower upfront costs and reduced ongoing energy bills.
Lower Energy Bills
Independently tested airtightness <1.5 ACH50, delivers up to 2X the efficiency to save you money year after year.
Built to Last
Multi-layer wall system protects performance, managing energy, air, and moisture for decades to come.
Consistent Comfort
Continuous insulation and triple pane windows create stable temperatures in every season.
Healthier Air
HRV system circulates fresh, filtered air throughout the home for a healthier living environment.
Quieter Living
High-performance walls and windows provide superior sound insulation for peace and quiet.
Ready to Experience High-Performance Living?
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