To evaluate the building envelope performance of the generic exterior wall assemblies developed for use in mid-rise wood buildings, hygrothermal properties of materials used in the assemblies are needed as input data for hygrothermal modelling. Hygrothermal properties were developed for fire retardant treated plywood, regular gypsum sheathing, spray polyurethane foam and cross-laminated timber. This report documents results of the hygrothermal property determinations.
The objective of this part of the research project was to generate a set of reliable and representative data on hygrothermal properties of a number of selected building materials as mentioned below.
1. D-Blaze Treated Plywood
2. Dricon Treated Plywood
3. Gypsum Sheathing
4. Closed Cell Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation (Purple in Colour)
