High-R Walls for Remodeling. Wall Cavity Moisture Monitoring

Wiehagen, J.¹  Kochkin, V.¹ 

[1] NAHB Research Center Industry Partnership, Upper Marlboro, MD (United States)

关键词: NAHB Research Center;    building envelope;    individual measures;    moisture testing;    field testing;    monitoring;    existing homes;    retrofit;    residential;    residential buildings;    Building America;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1219851
RP-ID  :  DOE/GO--102012-3628
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1219851
Others  :  Other: 6035

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

The focus of the study is on the performance of wall systems, and in particular, the moisture characteristics inside the wall cavity and in the wood sheathing. Furthermore, while this research will initially address new home construction, the goal is to address potential moisture issues in wall cavities of existing homes when insulation and air sealing improvements are made.