The science behind details
Have you ever wondered why we detail or construct buildings the way we do? Many of the actions we take may seem second nature, but there is a great deal of science behind the basic details.
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By Stephen McNeil – 1 December 2016, Build 157, Feature article
Have you ever wondered why we detail or construct buildings the way we do? Many of the actions we take may seem second nature, but there is a great deal of science behind the basic details.
By Mark Bassett – 1 December 2006, Build 97
A recent trip to North America provided opportunities for further refining the BRANZ moisture research programme. Some of the papers presented at a building physics conference are highlighted here.
By Mark Bassett – 1 December 2012, Build 133, Feature article
It is common to hear that walls need to breathe to control moisture and that filling stud cavities with insulation might hinder the passage of air and moisture inside the wall. Is this right?
By Mark Bassett – 1 February 2009, Build 110, Feature article
Recent BRANZ research has shed new light on how evaporative drying in wall cavities depends on cavity dimensions, vent sizes and climate.