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IRC's Building Envelope and Structure Program has attained an international reputation for its expertise on building envelope systems.

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		By subject: Air and vapour barriers Air flow/Wind pressure Basements and foundations Hygrothermal properties Insulation     -Fibre     -Foam     -Insulation finish systems Roofs     -Heat performance     -Moisture performance     -Rooftop gardens     -Snow and ice loads     -Wind loads Walls     -Heat performance     -Moisture performance         -Rainscreen walls Windows     -Heat performance     -Moisture performance

As Canada's leading authority in this field, its research is directed toward developing and applying technologies for the design, construction and operation of durable, energy-efficient and cost-effective envelope systems. Part and parcel of the program is a strong emphasis on the structural aspects of buildings. The research applies to both new construction and repair or renovation, for all types of buildings.

Drawing upon staff expertise in materials science, structural engineering and building science, IRC treats the building envelope as a system to address the critical elements that affect performance, durability and life-cycle costing.

How to reach us:

Building Envelope and Structure Program
Institute for Research in Construction
National Research Council of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
Tel.: (613) 993-1596
Fax.: (613) 954-5984
E-mail: BES.ESB@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca