Solutions to Address Osmosis and the Blistering of Liquid Applied Waterproofing Membranes
Abstract The transport of water through waterproofing membranes over concrete substrates resulting in water-filled blisters...
Read MoreTrends and Anomalies in Hygrothermal Material Properties from the ASHRAE 1696 Research program
Budget and time constraints preclude the determination of specific material properties for most energy and...
Read MoreThermal Resistance Measurements of Two-and Three-D Thermal Bridges Using an ASTM C177-based Apparatus
Thermal bridges, localized areas of building enclosures that allow higher heat flow, are recognized as...
Read MoreThermal Evaluation of Masonry Shelf Angle Supports for Exterior-Insulated Walls
Exterior insulation in above-grade wall assemblies is becoming more common as energy codes and voluntary...
Read MoreStructural Testing of Screws through Exterior Insulation for Steel-Frame Walls
As the construction industry moves toward more energy-efficient buildings, exterior insulation has been recognized as...
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Measured Drying Ability of Compact Low-Slope Roofs
This study compared a base case assembly, with two vapour barriers, to two other assemblies...
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Window Sill Pan Flashings: Are Liquid Membranes Suitable? (Paper)
This paper provides the results of a series of novel test protocols to evaluate the...
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Moisture Buffering and Ventilation Strategies to Control Indoor Humidity in a Marine Environment
This field experimental study investigates the moisture buffering potential of unfinished drywall in reducing daily...
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Moisture Uptake Testing for CLT Floor Panels in a Tall Wood Building in Vancouver
To assess the use of water-resistant coatings in CLT construction, a calibrated hygrothermal model was...
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Passive House Wall Assembly Performance – A Case Study
This paper evaluates the hygrothermal performance of a deep-stud wall assembly of a Passive House...
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