Conceptual Reference Database for Building Envelope Research Prev
Next

Requirements for Exterior Walls

Hutcheon, N.B
1963
Canadian Building Digests, CBD-48


Hutcheon, N.B, (1963), "Requirements for Exterior Walls", Canadian Building Digests, CBD-48.
Abstract:
The often quoted Principal Requirements of a Wal are

Control heat flow;

Control air flow;

Control water vapour flow;

Control rain penetration;

Control light, solar and other radiation;

Control noise;

Control fire;

Provide strength and rigidity;

Be durable;

Be aesthetically pleasing;

Be economical.


Related Resources:

This publication in whole or part may be found online at: This link was checked on Dec. 2006here.

Related Concepts


Author Information and Other Publications Notes
Hutcheon, N. B.
  1. Building science for a cold climate
  2. Forty year of vapor barriers  



CRDBER, at CBS, BCEE, ENCS, Concordia,