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)

Can Paint Insulate?
Snapshot (PDF)

Substantially Superior Cements
Snapshot (PDF)

 

Our Resources

 

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

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

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

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

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

Alaska HomeWise: Offgassing (1/18/10)
part 1 (mp3) | part 2 (mp3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ask A Builder: Green Paint
9/2/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Window Coatings
12/9/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Windows
12/2/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: LED Lights
11/18/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Carpet
11/11/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: CFL Lights
11/4/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Window Gasses
10/28/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Insulation Types
10/14/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Green Insulation
10/7/09 (PDF)

Ask A Builder: Wet Insulation
9/30/09 (PDF)

Cold Weather Concrete
Newspaper Article (PDF)

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

Energy Focus: Doors
4/8/09 (PDF)

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

Energy Focus: Paint
6/11/09 (PDF)

Links

 

 Cold Weather Concreting
Presentation (PDF)