This page provides information on practical guidance to control moisture in buildings during design, construction and maintenance.
Moisture-sensitive materials and equipment should be kept dry during construction. In particular, gypsum board, finished woodwork, cabinets and virtually all mechanical equipment should be stored in a weather- protected shelter or installed in their final, weather- protected locations immediately upon delivery to the site.
Therefore, the consideration of imperfections should be part of moisture control assessments. In the past, most design and construction practitioners utilised steady-state vapour diffusion calculations, often called dewpoint or Glaser calculations for moisture control analysis.
Moisture control is key to the success of energy efficiency, durability and carbon-neutral designs. Because ASHRAE SPC 160 deals specifically with design considerations needed to avoid moisture-induced problems, such as biological, chemical and structural damage, paying attention to moisture control is an absolute must in todays designs.
Moisture considerations in construction design refer to the planning and designing of a building or structure based on the expected levels of moisture and water intrusion. Moisture is a significant factor in construction because if left unchecked, it can cause damage to the structure and create health hazards for occupants.
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This transformation continues until wood moisture is stabilized through environmental influences such as temperature and humidity. Because of its climate, British Columbia, Canada, has some of the best quality softwood in the world. BCs cold climate makes trees grow tight and straight.
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