Building moisture and durability - past, present and future work
Newport Partners, LLC
2004 Prepared for: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentOffice of Policy Development and Research, Washington, D.C.
Newport Partners, LLC, (2004), "Building moisture and durability - past, present and future work", Prepared for: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentOffice of Policy Development and Research, Washington, D.C.
Abstract:
This document provides recommendations for future research on moisture problems in housing that will help to prevent such problems or resolve them once they have occurred. Recommended research topics are organized under three overarching goals: building improved knowledge about the nature, extent and implications of moisture problems, pursuing a variety of methods for preventing and detecting moisture problems, and taking greater advantage of the potential offered by moisture modeling tools.
Moisture, in all its physical forms, is commonly regarded as the single greatest threat to durability and long-term performance of the housing stock. Excessive exposure to moisture is not only a common cause of significant damage to many types of building components and materials, it also can lead to unhealthy indoor living environments. A long list of serious adverse effects can result from moisture problems in houses. There is wide agreement that successful management of moisture in its various forms is essential for houses to be durable, safe, and energy efficient.
A great review paper.
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