Material Science Services

Description of Services

• Paint and Coating Analysis
• EIFS Analysis
• Roofing System Analysis
• Hardboard and Wood Composite Material Analysis
• Ceramic Tile System Analysis
• New Materials Analysis

Notable Projects

Building Envelope Product Development
Client: Manville Corporation
Denver, Colorado
Performance of New Sheathing / Cladding Systems
Study & Development

Building Envelope System Design
Client: Pulte Home Corporation
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Development of a Residential Steel Framing System

Building Envelope System Design
Client: U. S. Department of Energy / Building America / National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Golden, Colorado
Development of integrated building envelope/mechanical systems for the U.S. market

Building Envelope System Design
Client: USG Corporation
Chicago, Illinois
New Sheathing/Cladding System

Building Envelope System Design
Client: Upper Canada Post and Beam
Stouffville, Ontario
Development of a panelized building envelope enclosure system for export

Multifamily Housing
Client: NYSERDA
New York City, New York
Flat Roof Ventilation Failures
Study & Recommendations

Building Paper Performance
Client: Various
Water Leakage, Decay, Rot
Study, Testing & Recommendations