Review of in-service moisture and temperature conditions in wood-frame buildings
By: Samuel V. Glass, Anton TenWolde.
Contributors: TenWolde, A.; Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.)
Series: General technical report FPL -- 174.
Publisher: USDA Forest Service, Forest Products Laboratory
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Madison, WI
Language: eng
Number of pages: 53
Subjects: Dampness in buildings.; Wooden-frame buildings.; Wood -- Moisture.
Description: This literature review reports in-service moisture and temperature conditions of floor, wall, and roof members of wood-frame buildings and exposed wood decks and permanent wood foundations. A wide variation exists in reported wood moisture content, spanning a range from as low as 2% to well above 30%. Relevant studies are summarized, and measured values of wood moisture content and temperature are tabulated. Trends are discussed that relate moisture conditions to climate and season, moisture sources and transport mechanisms, and building design and construction.
Notes: Cover title.

"September 2007."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 48-53).

Also available via Internet from the FPL web site.