New Westminster's housing stock spans a very wide range of ages — heritage homes from the early 1900s, post-war construction from the 40s and 50s, and a large block of 1980s and 90s development in areas like Queensborough and Sapperton. The Poly B concern is concentrated in the newer development areas, while the older heritage and post-war sections were built before Poly B existed. Knowing which era your home belongs to is the first step.
Where Poly B Is in New Westminster
Queensborough — developed largely in the 1980s and 1990s on former industrial land — has a high concentration of Poly B homes. Much of the townhome and single-family housing here was built during the peak Poly B era. Sapperton's newer sections (1980s infill and subdivision development) are also in the affected range.
Uptown New Westminster saw significant high-rise and townhome development through the late 80s and early 90s. Strata buildings from this period in Uptown sometimes have Poly B in common area plumbing, though in-suite plumbing in high-rise towers was more commonly copper at this scale.
- Queensborough: developed 1980s–1990s, high Poly B prevalence
- Sapperton newer sections: 1980s infill, inspection recommended
- Uptown townhomes: 80s and 90s builds, variable
- Heritage areas: pre-1978, generally no Poly B
Neighbourhoods We Serve in New Westminster
Builder Note
Queensborough townhome complexes from the 1985–1994 period are the most commonly affected New Westminster properties we work in.
Poly B Solutions Available in New Westminster
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