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Research Reports

The Canadian Urethane Foam Contractors Association (CUFCA) is very active in participating in research projects to provide documented performance of SPF in a variety of building applications. CUFCA works closely with the National Research Council (NRC) and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)and has a commitment to ongoing research to increase the performance of buildings in Canada.

EVALUATION OF THE WATER VAPOR PERMEANCE OF “2x4” AND “2x6” WOODEN FRAMING MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E96 – 05
Exova, Building Performance Centre
David Beauchamp & Franz Bauer
November 24, 2009

CMHC Research Highlight: Canada at the 2007 Solar Decathlon Competition
April 2009

Spray Polyurethane Foam: The Need for Vapour Retarders in Above-Grade Residential Walls
Building Engineering Group, University of Waterloo
Professor John Straube, Rachel Smith & Graham Finch
March 2009

CCMC Research Highlight:  Performance of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam on Indoor Foundation Walls

NRC-CNRC In-Situ Performance Evaluation of Exterior Insulation Basement System (EIBS)—Spray Polyurethane Foam Report

SPF Research Report - Racking Strength - Council of BC Forests