BUSINESS / MECHANICAL

Chenega Regional Development Corporation

Information about the project:

Slayden Plumbing & Heating proudly partnered with the Chenga Regional Development Corporation to construct a 6,185-square-foot Multi-Purpose Lodging Facility in the Village of Chenga, Alaska. This two-story, wood-framed structure is designed to provide versatile residential accommodations and shared amenities tailored to the region’s unique needs.

The facility includes:

• Two one-bedroom apartments

• Two two-bedroom apartments

• Three three-bedroom apartments

• A shared multi-use common area featuring a kitchenette, laundry facilities, and a centralized mechanical/electrical room

Each apartment is equipped with a full kitchen—including a single-compartment sink, electric range, and refrigerator. One- and two-bedroom units are furnished with three-quarter baths, while the three-bedroom units offer full bathrooms to support family-style living.

Mechanical & Plumbing Systems

The building’s heating system is powered by two high-efficiency oil-fired boilers connected to a 500-gallon, double-walled above-ground fuel storage tank. Heating distribution is customized by zone:

• Radiant floor heating for first-floor slab-on-grade apartments

• Hydronic baseboard heating for second-floor apartments

• Unit heater for the mechanical/electrical room

Each apartment is ventilated independently via dedicated heat recovery ventilators (HRVs), with an additional HRV system serving the common multi-purpose area.

The plumbing system includes:

• Indirect-fired domestic water heating with integrated tempering valve

• Pumped hot water recirculation for consistent delivery

• Gravity drainage tied to an on-site leach field

• Insulated and heat-traced “Arctic pipe” water service connected to the village water system

This project showcases our expertise in delivering complex mechanical and plumbing systems in remote, cold-climate environments while prioritizing resident comfort, system efficiency, and long-term reliability.