NRC — Hygrothermal performance of buildings testing facilities
- Open continuously
Overview
Fee-for-service testing facilities and settings where users can evaluate energy-efficient and cost-effective building systems and technical solutions in realistic environments.
At a glance
Funding available
- Conduct research and development activities
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
- Varies by project
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Ottawa
- Ontario
- For-profit business
- All revenue ranges
- All organization sizes
- Startups
Next Steps
Activities funded
This grant supports the evaluation and testing of energy-efficient and cost-effective building systems and technical solutions. It is designed to facilitate the development of building technologies that can withstand various environmental conditions.
- Use of an envelope environmental exposure facility to simulate interior and exterior climatic conditions.
- Utilization of a guarded hot box environmental test facility to determine the thermal resistance of wall systems and insulation products.
- Engagement with a dynamic roofing facility to assess products' performance under high wind conditions.
Official resources
Eligibility
Eligible expenses
The facilities at the NRC in Ottawa enable a wide range of projects related to the development, testing, and improvement of building systems. Eligible activities align closely with evaluating energy-efficient technologies and ensuring they meet rigorous performance standards in realistic environments.
- Testing of energy-efficient building systems using full-scale wall and window chambers.
- Development and evaluation of insulation products through thermal resistance testing (R-value determination).
- Performance analysis of roofing materials under simulated high-wind conditions.
- Simulation and testing of concrete durability and performance in specialized laboratories.
- Environmental exposure testing for building envelopes over extended periods.
Selection criteria
- Energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness of building systems and technical solutions - Realistic evaluation in indoor and outdoor environments - Ability to meet performance standards for industry certification and labeling
How to apply
Contact NRC
Reach out to Chris Pezoulas, Director of Business Development, via email at Christopher.Pezoulas@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or phone at 613-993-9502 to express interest and get initial guidance.
Discuss Project Requirements
Engage in discussions with NRC officials to clarify project objectives and determine appropriate testing facilities required for evaluating your building systems or products.
Obtain Application Instructions
Follow the directives provided by NRC officials on how to proceed with the application process.
Prepare Application Documents
Prepare all necessary documentation as advised, which might include project proposals, technical specifications, and other supporting materials.
Submit Application
Submit your completed application and all required documents as per the instructions provided by NRC representatives.
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- The NRC's testing facilities are located on their Ottawa Campus, which may require logistical arrangements for transport of materials and personnel.
- The facilities offer an automated environmental chamber for testing, ideal for long-term climatic simulation projects.
- A unique feature of the facility is its capability to test roofing products under conditions simulating high winds, one of the largest of its kind.
- Utilizing these facilities gives access to a broad spectrum of expertise in the field of building systems.