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Window condensation in historic buildings that have been adapted for new uses

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/40002865
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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
FormatText, Issue
Physical description4 p.
SubjectMoisture performance
Abstract
What happens when a building, which once served as a stately residence, becomes a museum? A good example can be seen in the case of Laurier House, Sir Wilfrid's former home. Turned into a museum, it was suddenly being subjected to unprecedented high relative humidity levels. The result: serious condensation problems with its single-hung wood windows and metal casement windows. Replacing some of the windows, which increases thermal performance and hence condensation control, is an option that must be weighed against the issue of the building's heritage value.
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PublisherNational Research Council of Canada. Institute for Research in Construction
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  • Construction Technology Update, no. 5 (1 May 1997).
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  • Brown, W. C. ‘La Condensation Dans Les Fenêtre Des Bâtiments Historiques à Vocation Modifiée’. Conseil National De Recherches Du Canada. Institut De Recherche En Construction, 1 May 1997. .
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedNo
NRC numberNRCC 41095
NRC-IRC-7760
NPARC number20329860
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