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STP779
Moisture Migration in Buildings

Lieff M, Trechsel HR
Pages: 288
Published: 1982

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This publication contains 19 papers on the subject of moisture migration in buildings. It is divided into four sections, the first one covering roofing, the second dealing with walls, the third with standards and test methods, and the fourth with general topics.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Lieff M., Trechsel H.

Summary
Lieff M., Trechsel H.

Vapor Retarders in Roofing Systems: When Are They Necessary?
Condren S.

Some Factors Affecting Drainage of Moisture from Wet Insulation in Flat Roofs
Hedlin C.

Moisture Accumulation and Movements in Roof Insulation
Perrine E.

Moisture Transport in a Metal Building Roof Insulation System
Musgrave D.

Some Effects of Moisture Migration and Persistence in Building Materials
Shuman E.

Roof/Wall Seals in Buildings
Riedel R.

An Experimental Approach to the Study of Moisture Dynamics in Walls
Stewart M.

Control of Moisture Migration in Light Frame Walls
Wetterman T.

Water Vapor Diffusion Through Insulated, Masonry Building Walls
Demars Y., Buck Y.

An Evaluation of Methods of Treating Rising Damp
Heiman J.

Coordination of Performance Standards on Moisture Control in Buildings
Hans G.

Moisture Control in Building Wall Retrofit
Trechsel H., Achenbach P., Launey S.

Humidity Measurement and Modeling in a Residential Attic
Ford J.

Moisture Migration in Fibrous Insulating Materials Under the Influence of a Thermal Gradient and Its Effect on Thermal Resistance
Langlais C., Hyrien M., Klarsfeld S.

Laboratory Studies of Infrared Thermography in Roofing Moisture Detection
Jenkins D., Knab L., Mathey R.

Air Leakage, Ventilation, and Moisture Control in Buildings
Handegord G.

Residential Moisture Conditions—Facts and Experience
Johnson R.

Effects of Thermal Insulation Penetrating Electrical Boxes
Clifton J., Beausoliel R., Meese W.

Moisture Problems in Buildings in the Subarctic
Zarling J., Rice E., Swanson K.

Index


Committee: E06
Paper ID: STP779-EB
DOI: 10.1520/STP779-EB
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-5556-5

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