Moisture management in buildings
TenWolde, A.
1999
Durability and Disaster Mitigation in Wood Frame Housing, November 1-2, Madison, Wisconsin, USA
TenWolde, A., (1999), "Moisture management in buildings", Durability and Disaster Mitigation in Wood Frame Housing, November 1-2, Madison, Wisconsin, USA.
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| This poster highlights current and recent research activities of the Moisture Management in Buildings research team at the Forest Products Laboratory. The objective of the research of the Moisture Control in Buildings research team is to extend the service life of wood products in buildings through improved building design and operation. This is accomplished by creating new technologies and guidelines that minimize the potential for moisture damage to the structure while maintaining or improving the energy efficiency of the building and the indoor air quality for the occupants. Estimates of the incidence of moisture damage in houses vary from 1.5% of all homes to 35%, but even the lower estimates implicate a large number of homes. Perhaps more importantly, guidelines for installation of vapor retarders, ventilation, and attic or crawlspace vents affect every U.S. home built and its performance and cost. These guidelines are current-ly often based on limited or outdated information or inappropriate per-formance criteria, and are often improperly applied to a wide range of |
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