Wood Information Sheet 1-35 Breather membranes for timber frame walls
Publication Year
2019
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
An overview of how all timber frame walls are designed to allow water vapour to diffuse through the structure; addressing the associated requirements, specification, condensation risk, installation and repair.
Document History
Superseded by the July 2022 edition, with minor corrections. March 2019 edition. Supersedes the March 2018 edition. First published 1992; revised 2003, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2019.
Publisher Information
BM TRADA
BM TRADA originates during the 1930s when a forerunner of what later became the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA) was set up to promote the use of wood in construction. Their publishing programme delivers an extensive range of timber information - Eurocode 5 guidance, span tables, Wood Information Sheets and technical manuals on timber structures, characteristics, performance aspects such as fire and durability, and common applications.
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