- Author
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Rousseau, M. Z.
- Title
- Heat, Air and Moisture Control Strategies for Managing Condensation in Walls.
- Coporate
- National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
- Report
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NRCC-46734,
- Book or Conf
- Building Science Insight Seminar Series 2003. Proceedings. October 2003,
1-11 p.,
2003
- Keywords
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walls
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condensation
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heat
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air movement
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moisture control
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vapors
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durability
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barriers
- Identifiers
- factors that affect interstitial condensation; mechanisms of moisture transport; requirements for air barrier systems; quantitative requirements for the air barrier system; location of the air barrier system
- Abstract
- Water, in liquid, vapour or solid form, is a major cause of building material deterioration. Interstitial condensation can contribute significantly to water accumulation in wall assemblies. Successful building design requires an understanding of moisture movement in building assemblies and techniques for managing moisture.