Browsing Engineering (Faculty of) by Subject "building enclosure"
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Measurement of Ventilation and Drying of Vinyl Siding and Brick Clad Wall Assemblies
(University of Waterloo, 2004)Control of moisture and heat flow through building enclosure assemblies is a critical component of overall building performance. This thesis shows that significant drying of moisture in wall assemblies is possible and ... -
Vapour Diffusion Control in Framed Wall Systems Insulated with Spray Polyurethane Foam
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-30)The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that buildings account for 40% of the global energy use. The IPCC believes substantial improvements to building efficiency can be implemented easily by improving ...