SYMPOSIA PAPER
Published:
01 January 1980
STP27529S
Moisture Interactions in Light-Frame Housing: A Review
SourceThough airchange or infiltration can significantly affect energy use, altering interior moisture can influence energy use as well as other performance characteristics. An assessment of the moisture interaction is made as related to health and comfort of the occupants, fire safety, durability and maintainability, and design and construction of light-frame housing. A discussion of significant interactions includes shortcomings and recommendations.
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Schaffer, EL
Forest Products Laboratory, Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Madison, Wis.
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Developed by Committee: E06
Pages: 125–143
DOI: 10.1520/STP27529S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4787-4
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0607-9