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Durability of energy-efficient wood-frame houses

Smulski, S.
1999
Forest Products Journal, vol 49(5)


Smulski, S., (1999), "Durability of energy-efficient wood-frame houses", Forest Products Journal, vol 49(5).
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Smulski, S.
Stephen Smulski, Ph.D. Wood Science Specialists Inc. Shutesbury, Massachusetts 413 259-1661 fax-1610
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