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Control of Solar-Driven Moisture Diffusion in Cross-Laminated Timber Walls with Absorptive Claddings

https://research.thinkwood.com/en/permalink/catalogue717
Topic
Design and Systems
Moisture
Material
CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber)
Application
Walls
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Author
Glass, Samuel
Organization
Forest Products Laboratory
Country of Publication
United States
Format
Report
Material
CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber)
Application
Walls
Topic
Design and Systems
Moisture
Keywords
Moisture Content
Absorptive Claddings
US
Climates
Research Status
In Progress
Summary
Prior research showed that inward moisture diffusion from absorptive claddings such as brick veneer, stucco, or manufactured stone veneer can be significant in wood-frame walls. The inward migration of moisture is greatest when the cladding is heated by ...
Resource Link
https://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/rips/fplrip-4716-015-Glass.pdf
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