The Mass Timber Building Enclosure Design Guide offers straightforward guidance for designers, construction professionals, and building developers to make project decisions that will support the long-term durability of mass timber buildings throughout the US and Canada.
Mass timber’s unique physical properties require special attention from a project’s design and construction team. This guide provides building professionals with the context and foresight needed to address the material’s enclosure-specific moisture, durability, and code considerations early in design.
Version 3.0 of this guide reflects new insights, lessons learned, and knowledge gained from RDH’s recent experience with mass timber projects. The updated content examines the use of electronic leak detection in mass timber buildings and provides additional discussion on prefabricated assemblies and panelized higher-performing assemblies. New photos from recent mass timber projects and additional illustrations will help readers visualize key concepts and recommended practices for more confident application.
This guide is a companion to Moisture Risk Management Strategies for Mass Timber Buildings V3.1.