General Principles for Design of Building Enclosures with Consideration of Moisture Effects / Mark T. Bomberg, Heinz R. Trechsel, Paul R. Achenbach.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trechsel, Heinz R., author.

Achenbach, Paul R., author.

Bomberg, Mark T., author.

Contributor:

American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM International.

Series:

Journal of ASTM International. Manual Series ; MNL11554M.

ASTM manual series ; MNL11554M

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dampness in buildings--Prevention.

Dampness in buildings.

Waterproofing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 pages) : illustrations, figures, tables.

Volume 2009, Issue 18 (January 2009)

Other Title:

ASTM digital library.

Place of Publication:

West Conshohocken, Pa. : ASTM International, 2009.

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file PDF

Summary:

MODERN NORTH AMERICAN (NA) BUILDING ENCLOsures are highly insulated and airtight. Most NA houses and buildings use mechanical ventilation. The use of air conditioning is becoming more and more prevalent. These and many other changes [1] have reduced the drying potential of walls and required that consideration of moisture in building enclosures (BE) becomes a more important component in the design process. Therefore, the objectives of a designer or builder with respect to moisture control are: 1. To ensure the adequate performance during the service life. 2. To ensure good indoor environment by avoiding mold growth inside or on BE surfaces. 3. To ensure economic use of energy and materials.

Notes:

"ASTM Stock Number: MNL11554M".

Includes bibliographical references 47.

Electronic reproduction. W. Conshohocken, Pa. : ASTM International, 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web. System requirements: Web browser. Access may be restricted to users at subscribing institutions.

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ISBN:

9780803184008 (e-ISBN)

9780803170049

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