Past Products Tested
Nansulate® and Super Therm®
Two coating products, Nansulate® Home Protect Clear Coat and Super Therm®, were evaluated to determine whether they contribute insulating properties to the building envelope when applied as an interior coating. Each coating was tested to determine whether it fits the definition of a radiant barrier, changes the R-value of material it coats, or reduces heating demand within an insulated miniature structure.
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Qingok
A Qingok is a “stove pipe” that created a stack effect in traditional subterranean houses. CCHRC tested a Qingok as part of its research for the Anaktuvuk Pass project of its Sustainable Northern Shelter program. For testing, a Qingok was installed in a test module. CCHRC monitored the test module throughout a cycle of freezing and thawing.
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