This 210-page handbook compiles current industry knowledge on managing construction moisture in mass timber buildings. It provides project teams with a practical framework and proven strategies to proactively manage moisture risk and protect mass timber throughout the project life cycle.
The handbook includes guidance on:
• Conducting a moisture risk assessment
• Selecting appropriate moisture protection strategies
• Developing a project-specific Mass Timber Moisture Management Plan
• Measuring and monitoring moisture content during construction
• Supporting the transition from construction through commissioning and occupancy
This free handbook, authored by RDH building scientists in collaboration with industry contributors, is available from the Canadian Wood Council.