DigestMoisture Control for New Residential BuildingsBy Joseph Lstiburek Building Science Digest 012: last updated 2009/07/19 |
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Moisture accumulates when the rate of moisture entry into an assembly exceeds the rate of moisture removal. When moisture accumulation exceeds the ability of the assembly materials to store the moisture without significantly degrading performance or long-term service life, moisture problems result.
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