Effect of an exterior air infiltration barrier on moisture condensation and accumulation within insulated frame wall cavities.

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Trechsel H R, Achenbach P R, Ebbets J R
cavity barrier, cavity wall, condensation, environmental chamber, moisture
Year:
1985
Bibliographic info:
Preprint. ASHRAE Transactions 1985, Vol 91 Pt 2. No 2927. 15p. 6 figs, 5 tabs, 7 refs.

A series of laboratory tests for moisture problems were conducted on an air infiltration barrier. One series involved the condition where warm and moist indoor air circulates through wall cavities. 

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