Surveying the moisture contents of cavity-filled timber-framed dwellings
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Abstract
Describes a method of surveying the moisture contents of timber in those timber-framed dwellings which have had the cavity between their cladding and the sheathing thermally insulated after occupation. Gives guidance on moisture levels likely to be acceptable for the timber frame and suggests remedial action should high moisture levels be found.
Author
Southern, J. R. and High, G.
History
This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Subjects
- Timber building systems/frame
- Special subject areas
- Building systems/frame
- Building structure
- Ventilation/condensation/damp
- Water penetration
Publisher History
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