TEST BUILDING LABS

At our Test Building Labs, we specialize in evaluating building materials and construction techniques to ensure safety, durability, and efficiency.

SMT offers state-of-the-art testing environments equipped with advanced technologies and real-world simulation test huts, enabling accurate assessments and long-term building performance monitoring.

Learn more about how and where we monitor with Building Intelli sensors

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Investigative monitoring sensors monitor for exterior moisture intrusion, condensation, thermal performance, air tightness and differential pressure, and vertical and horizontal movement.

Research papers

Research papers that validate the findings and performance data collected from SMT Research’s test building sites.

Testing R22+ Mass Timber Walls for Hygrothermal Performance in the Vancouver Climate: Construction and Instrumentation

Testing R22 Wood Frame Walls for Hygrothermal performance in Vancouver Climate: Field Wall Performance