This paper revisits the role and effectiveness of sheathing membrane and vapour barrier on the moisture response of stucco-clad wood frame walls in Canadian climatic conditions. The use of IRC's advanced hygrothermal model hygIRC has been made for this purpose. Selected and pertinent results ...
(redirected fromVapour barrier) [′vā·pər ‚bar·ē·ər] (civil engineering) A layer of material applied to the inner (warm) surface of a concrete wall or floor to prevent absorption and condensation of moisture. McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright...
Wood-frame walls in cold climates are traditional constructed with a vapour barrier that also constitutes the air-tightness layer. Polyethylene foil as a vapour barrier is likely used; however, other building materials can be used to obtain correspondingly sufficient properties. 1D hygrothermal simulatio...
Fig. 3 This is not a vapor barrier This is a house wrap. It must be made of appropriate permeable material. Using vapor barrier material as a house wrap would cause moisture damage in the walls. The outer sheathing of this house is plywood. If the plywood is well installed, the house ...
This paper revisits the role and effectiveness of sheathing membrane and vapour barrier on the moisture response of stucco-clad wood frame walls in Canadian climatic conditions. The use of IRC's advanced hygrothermal model hygIRC has been made for this purpose. Selected and pertinent results ...
"Wood Frame Walls in Cold Climate-Vapour Barrier Requirements:' J. Thermal Insul. and Bldg. Envs" ApriL 2. Hens, H. 1996. "Final Report Task 1. Modelling Common Exercises. Summary Reports:' International Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems, Annex 24 Heat, Air and Moisture...
On the application of a membrane air—liquid contactor for air dehumidification A hydrophobic synthetic membrane, permeable to vapour but not to liquid, acts as a porous barrier between a hygroscopic solution and moist air. The ... C Isetti,E Nannei,A Magrini - 《Energy & Buildings》 被引...
with a Z-value ranging between 1 and 8 GPa s m2/kg, which characterises typical wind barriers used in Denmark For the water-vapour diffusion resistance requirement of the vapour barrier, the Z-value increases for increased moisture load classes and thermally insulated walls with lower U-values....
wind barrierhygrothermal simulationmould growthwood-frame wallWood-frame walls in cold climates are traditional constructed with a vapour barrier that also constitutes the air-tightness layer. Polyethylene foil as a vapour barrier is likely used; however, other building materials can be used to obtain...
These terms include vapour retarder, thermal barrier, vapour barrier, water resistive barrier, air barrier, damp proof membrane, weather barrier, and breathable building wrap. In Australia, these terms are often misunderstood and confused when considering the selection for building design and ...