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The Thermal Metric (TM) project was initiated in 2007 to support good design and construction practices by improving the way thermal performance is measured. Ultimately, the project goal is to… Read More

Vancouver Test Hut Phases I-III Wall Assemblies The Vancouver Test Hut is a 900 square foot field testing facility located in Coquitlam, BC, on the rooftop of the two story commercial office… Read More

Vancouver Test Hut Phase IV Wall Assemblies The Vancouver Test Hut is a 900 square foot field testing facility located in Coquitlam, BC, on the rooftop of the two story commercial office building… Read More

The Vancouver Test Hut Facility The Vancouver Test Hut is a 900 square foot field testing facility located in Coquitlam, BC, on the rooftop of the two story commercial office building occupied by… Read More

The Vancouver-area “leaky condo crisis” began to surface in the 1980s. An unusually large number of moisture-related problems, not only in condos but also in most building types, prompted extensive… Read More

This article is the fourth in a series on various building diagnostic tools and techniques to sleuth out problems in buildings.

Temperature and humidity meters are useful tools for building investigations, specifically to measure HVAC equipment performance.

A nuanced look at thermal imaging and how it can shed light on much more than heat loss.

Using diagnostic tools to find air leaks that make homes inefficient, uncomfortable, and are often the cause of moisture-related problems.