Measurement methods of moisture in building envelopes – A literature review

International Journal of Architectural Heritage

Volumn 1, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 293-310

  Saïd, M Nady A ^a  

^a NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Building envelope; Literature review; Measurements; Moisture; Sensors; Time of wetness

Indexed keywords

BUILDING MATERIALS; MEASUREMENT; MOISTURE; MOISTURE DETERMINATION; MOISTURE METERS; MONITORING; SENSORS; SOLAR BUILDINGS;

BUILDING ENVELOPES; CERAMIC SENSORS; CONTINUOUS MONITORING; DATA LOGGING SYSTEMS; LITERATURE REVIEWS; MEASUREMENT METHODS; MOISTURE MEASUREMENT; TIME OF WETNESS;

MOISTURE CONTROL;

EID: 84973665432     PISSN: 15583058     EISSN: 15583066     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15583050701476754     Document Type: Review

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