Tech Corner

Why Do Adhesives Stick?

Adhesive tapes: how do they work, what should they be able to do, and what…

A Bridge Over Troubled Moisture

Previous article on metal back pans investigated the likelihood of creating condensation behind metal back…

Building Science Soup

Building science is well established in many parts of the world including Europe, Canada and…

Hunting for Air Leaks

The Blower Door test is a tried-and-true technique of measuring the air leakage rate of…

This is Australia

Mark ‘Cal’ Callaghan recalled that it started as a poem in his notebook, reflecting on…

High R-Value Structures

With increasing demand for high performance housing in Australia people are seeking R-values that exceed…