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Case Studies of Moisture Problems in Residences

Tsongas, G.
1994
In Manual 18 - Moisture control in buildings, ASTM Manual Series, MNL 18, Chapter 14

Tsongas, G., (1994), "Case Studies of Moisture Problems in Residences", In Manual 18 - Moisture control in buildings, ASTM Manual Series, MNL 18, Chapter 14.
Abstract:
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a survey and overview of the results and findings of case studies of moisture problems in buildings. By case studies is meant any field study or pertinent and realistic laboratory study dealing with some aspect of actual moisture problems in buildings. Moisture modeling studies are not included. The chapter describes both research and studies published in the open literature as well as studies conducted by the author. An effort has been made to avoid hearsay, ˇ®conventional wisdom and other noncredible evidence with no factual basis. Most of the emphasis is on relevant U.S. and Canadian st udies or experience.

Trechsel, 1994, Manual on moisture control in buildings


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