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Development of high performance stucco as cladding material

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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Conference11th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference: 22 March 2007, Banff, Canada
Subjectstucco, water vapour permeability, water absorption, moisture management; Walls
Abstract
Recent computer simulation studies at the Institute for Research in Construction (IRC) of the National Research Council (NRC) Canada have indicated that the combined wetting and drying potential of the wood-frame face sealed stucco clad wall is significantly influenced by the water vapour permeability and liquid diffusivity of the stucco material. Lower liquid diffusivity and higher water vapour permeability of the stucco material can positively influence the overall moisture management capacity of the wood-frame face sealed stucco clad wall. This paper presents preliminary experimental results from a pilot research project that aims to use the lessons learned from the simulation studies for the development of new materials or modify existing materials. The results from the experimental study show that it is possible to reduce the water absorption coefficient (a measure of liquid diffusivity) of the stucco material without reducing water vapour permeability through appropriate mix design.
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  • 11th Canadian Building Science and Technology Conference [Proceedings] (22 March 2007): 1–12.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 45580
NRC-IRC-18135
NPARC number20378015
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