Steel has a lot of flexibility, which provides plenty of design freedom. It’s a robust material, light-weight, durable, attractive and maintenance free. Buildings in northern, remote locations are a particular challenge, therefore the use of durable, prefinished and corrosion resistant steel is important, which is why steel was the choice when it came time to construct the new NorthwesTel Central Office.
Both pre-painted and unpainted AZM 150 GalvalumeTM coated steel was used on the exterior envelope. The cladding profile is Vicwest’s CL438, which is 22mm (7/8”) .61mm (.0239”) corrugated steel cladding. The light steel framing for the exterior walls is 1.22mm (.048”) structural LSF and the interior is .46mm (.018”). The roof is .61mm (.0239”) coloured QC56083 Deep Water Green in Vicwest’s Tradition 100 profile. The foundation for the building is steel piles, so as to not bother the permafrost.
The result is a design that is practical, durable, efficient and flexible.
NorthwesTel
Stantec 867-633-2400
Arctic Canada Construction Ltd. 867-873-2520
Vicwest 800-661-693
Groupe Conseil Sid Inc. 418-658-2266
61mm (.0239”) AZM150 GalvalumeTM coated steel
1.22mm (.048”) gauge 203mm (8”) wind bearing steel studs
.46 mm (.018”)
Technical Service Area 1.9mm (.075”)
.46mm (.018”) steel studs