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. |
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| Title | Airtightness and air quality in preserved wood foundations : final report / submitted by Buchan, Lawton, Parent Limited. |
| Series title | Research report |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| 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] |
| Description | iii, 22 p. : ill. |
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| Subject terms | Housing |
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