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Airtightness and air quality in preserved wood foundations : final report / submitted by Buchan, Lawton, Parent Limited.: NH18-1/405-1992E-PDF

"Infiltration of soil gas into basements is a cause of indoor air quality problems. Very little research has been conducted on air quality concerns that specifically relate to preserved wood foundations (PWF). This report documents the findings of a field study that examined the air leakage characteristics of preserved wood foundations. The study also investigated the level of "off-gassing" from the chemicals used for wood preservation in PWF basements. The field work involved four types of testing on fourteen homes"--Abstract, p. i.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Research Division.
  • Buchan, Lawton, Parent Ltd.
TitleAirtightness and air quality in preserved wood foundations : final report / submitted by Buchan, Lawton, Parent Limited.
Series title
  • Research report
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • "February 1992."
  • Issued also in French under title: Étanchéité à l'air et qualité de l'air des maisons érigées sur des fondations en bois traité : rapport final.
Publishing information
  • [Ottawa] : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, [1992]
Descriptioniii, 22 p. : ill.
Catalogue number
  • NH18-1/405-1992E-PDF
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