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BSD-114: Interior Insulation Retrofits of Load-Bearing Masonry Walls In Cold Climates

last updated 2008/09/09
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This digest reviews the moisture control principles that must be followed for a successful insulated retrofit of a solid load-bearing masonry wall. Two possible apporaches to retrofitting such walls are presented and compared.
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by John Straube — last modified 2008/09/09 ©2007 buildingscience.com Building Science Digests are information articles intended for professionals. The author and the publisher of this article have used their best efforts to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. The author and publisher make no warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with regard to the information contained in this article.
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