Materials

A home is only as robust as the materials from which it is constructed. Building in cold climates requires materials that can withstand the extreme conditions found in the circumpolar north. Whether you are looking for the best materials for your structure, green products, the latest innovations, or specialty materials to fit your needs, the Cold Climate Housing Research Center has a plethora of information.

   

Our Research

 

Product Test: Nansulate and Super Therm Insulating Paints
Report (PDF)

 

Resources

 

Substantially Superior Cements
Snapshot (PDF)

Cold Weather Concrete
Newspaper Article (PDF)

Cold Weather Concreting
Presentation (PDF)

Alaskan Woods (1/4/10)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Ask A Builder
12/9/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
12/2/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
11/18/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
11/11/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
11/4/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
10/28/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Exterior Insulation (10/26/09)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Ask A Builder
10/14/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Heat Pumps (10/12/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Ask A Builder
10/7/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder
9/30/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: New Concrete (9/28/09)
part 1 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: Retrofitting (9/7/09)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Ask A Builder
9/2/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Solar Energy (8/17/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: Insulation (7/6/09)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Energy Focus: Barriers & Wraps
6/25/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: HRV (6/22/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Energy Focus: Paint
6/11/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Home Orientation (6/8/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: Green Star Recycling Roundup (5/11/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Alaska HomeWise: PORTAL New Construction (4/27/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Energy Focus: Doors
4/8/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: NAEC Retrofit (3/22/09)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

Energy Focus: Insulation Types
2/26/09 (PDF)

Alaska HomeWise: Masonry Heater (2/16/09)
part 2 (mp3)

Offgassing (1/18/10)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)