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Moisture conditions in highly insulated outdoor ventilated crawl spaces in cold climates.

Author(s) : MATILAINEN M., KURNITSKI J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

This article presents a simulation of outdoor air ventilated crawl space and the thermal insulation of the foundations and base floor of buildings in Finland. Traditionally a thin layer of lightweight expanded clay aggregate or expanded polystyrene is used but with thicker covers a lower air change rate is necessary and would provide lower relative humidity values and mould growth.

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  • Original title: Moisture conditions in highly insulated outdoor ventilated crawl spaces in cold climates.
  • Record ID : 2004-1305
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Energy Build. - vol. 35 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 2003

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