Condensation in Buildings
Understanding and avoiding condensation in buildings
Building Technology Resources for Home Owners and Professionals
A concise introduction to understanding and avoiding condensation in buildings.
CSIRO Building Technology Resources provide trusted information on, and solutions to, a range of common building related issues which are relevant to homeowners, building and property development professionals, industry associations, councils and safety authorities. This Building Technology Resource explains condensation in buildings, what causes it, and how it can be prevented. + Full description
It replaces Building Technology File Condensation Number Three, June 2001. It refers to Australian Standard AS 3999:2015 Bulk thermal insulation – Installation; Australian Standard AS/NZS 4200.1:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays, Part 1: Materials; Australian Standard AS 4200.2:2017 Pliable building membranes and underlays, Part 2: Installation Requirements; and Australian Standard AS/NZS 4859.1:2018 Thermal insulation materials for buildings, Part 1: General criteria and technical provisions.
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PDF | September 2021 | $ 8.00ISBN: 9781486312993 | 4 pages | 297 x 210 mm
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations, Colour photographs
PDF | September 2021 | $ 40.00
ISBN: 9781486312993_10 | 4 pages
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Colour illustrations, Colour photographs
Contents
WHAT IS CONDENSATION?CAUSES OF CONDENSATION IN BUILDINGS
Ground moisture
Building occupancy and use
Climate and temperature
New construction
PREVENTING CONDENSATION
Vapour barriers
Thermal insulation
Glazing
Ventilation
Heating
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