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Heat, air and moisture control strategies for managing condensation in walls

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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ConferenceBuilding Science Insight 2003: Effective Moisture Control In Light Frame Walls of Low-Rise Buildings, 7 October 2003, 15 Cities Across Canada
SubjectMoisture performance
Abstract
Water, in liquid, vapour or solid form, is a major cause of building material deterioration. Interstitial condensation can contribute significantly to water accumulation in wall assemblies. Successful building design requires an understanding of moisture movement in building assemblies and techniques for managing moisture.
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  • Building Science Insight 2003: Effective Moisture Control In Light Frame Walls of Low-Rise Buildings [Proceedings] (7 October 2003): 1 v. (various pagings)–.
NoteAussi disponible en français: Gestion de la condensation dans les murs par des stratégies de contrôle de la chaleur, de l'air et de l'humidité
LanguageEnglish
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NRC numberNRCC 46734
NRC-IRC-15885
NPARC number20378457
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