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Report BR 228 Moisture conditions in the walls of timber-framed housing
Publication Year
1992
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Gives the results of moisture monitoring. It describes the housing sample by location, construction type and technical variety, and presents the moisture content data and data from associated microbiological and physical examinations of the timber structure. From these data, the risk of decay and other moisture-induced degrade in the houses is assessed, together with the implications for design and materials specification.
Document History
Included in BRE Report 469 - Non traditional houses. Whilst this publication can still be purchased some of the information in it has been superseded by more recent research and standards. The BRE Group does not accept any responsibility whatsoever for any loss or damage, including - without limitation - indirect or consequential loss or damage arising from use, or loss of use, of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this document.
Author
Covington, S. A., Bravery, A. F. and Wynands, R. H.
ISBN
9780851255408
Publisher Information
BRE
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