Protecting gypsum sheathing in insulated steel-stud walls : final report / prepared for: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; prepared by: K.D. Pressnail, B. Vollering, G.O. Handegord, G.H. Kelk. : NH17-261/1997E-PDF
"A potential loss of strength and the growth of mould and mildew are two of the problems resulting from moisture accumulation in exterior gypsum sheathing. The purpose of this research was to examine methods of protecting various insulated steel stud and exterior gypsum wall systems when exposed to condensation conditions. To fulfil this purpose, eighteen different wall panels were exposed to laboratory-controlled, freezing and non-freezing temperatures and 100% relative humidity conditions at the exterior gypsum sheathing surface"--Executive summary.
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| Ministère/Organisme | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, issuing body. |
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| Titre | Protecting gypsum sheathing in insulated steel-stud walls : final report / prepared for: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; prepared by: K.D. Pressnail, B. Vollering, G.O. Handegord, G.H. Kelk. |
| Type de publication | Monographie |
| Langue | [Anglais] |
| Format | Électronique |
| Document électronique | |
| Note(s) | Digitized edition from print [produced by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation]. CMHC Project Officer: Jacques Rousseau. Includes bibliographical references (page 46). Includes executive summary in English and French. |
| Information sur la publication | Ottawa : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, May 1997. |
| Auteur / Contributeur | Pressnail, Kim Douglas,1954- author. |
| Description | 1 online resource (viii, 78 pages) : charts, illustrations |
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| Descripteurs | Siding (Building materials) Exterior walls -- Moisture. Dampness in buildings. Gypsum industry. Parement (Matériaux de construction) Murs extérieurs -- Humidité. Humidité dans les constructions. Gypse -- Industrie. |