Measurements of moisture transport in wood-based materials under isothermal and nonisothermal conditions

Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings

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  Glass, Samuel V ^a  

^a FOREST PRODUCTS LABORATORY   (United States)

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