An attic condensation: ventilation model

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DOI	Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.4224/20374134
Author	Search for: Handegord, G. O.¹; Search for: Giroux, G.
Affiliation	National Research Council Canada
Format	Text, Technical Report
Physical description	7 p.
Subject	Building envelope; Insulation
Abstract	Most codes and guidelines for house construction specify ventilation openings for attic or roof spaces to control condensation. The values specified appear to be based on traditional practice and are regarded by many as being without experimental or analytical justification. This paper proposes a simple psychrometric model that could be used as a basis for roof space vent opening requirements. It was developed during the course of investigation of an attic condensation problem in flat wood- frame roofs of a low-rise row-housing condominium project in Canada.
Publication date	1984-12-01
Publisher	National Research Council of Canada. Division of Building Research
Language	English
Peer reviewed	No
NRC number	NRCC 54563 NRC-IRC-21931
NPARC number	20374134
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Record identifier	910abf17-3fc7-4c45-82c3-34199a79c723
Record created	2012-07-23
Record modified	2024-03-22

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