Industry Articles
The articles listed below provide insight into common structural challenges and other building restoration, safety and maintenance issues. We hope that you find them interesting and informative.
Moisture Management for Exterior Wall Systems (.pdf)
National Research Council Canada’s Institute for Research in Construction
Selecting Residential Window Glazing for Optimum Energy Performance (.pdf)
National Research Council Canada’s Institute for Research in Construction
Repairs to Restore Serviceability in Concrete Structures (.pdf)
National Research Council Canada’s Institute for Research in Construction
Energy-Efficient Roof Designs with Single-Ply Membranes (.pdf)
RCI - International association of specialists in roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems
Identifying Building Envelope Problems (.pdf)
RCI - International association of specialists in roofing, waterproofing and exterior wall systems
Field assessment of the effect of different spectrally selective low emissivity glass coatings on the energy consumption in residential application in cold climates (.pdf)
Canadian Centre for Housing Technology
Repair of Deteriorated Balcony Slabs (.pdf)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Exterior Wall Rehabilitation and Performance Improvements (.pdf)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Reducing Maintenance, Operating and Electrical Costs in a High Rise Condominium (.pdf)
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Useful Links
Canadian Centre for Housing Technology – Directory of Publications
National Research Council Canada’s Building Envelope and Structure Research Programs