Durability and performance of building envelopes

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Author	Search for: Lacasse, M. A.¹ORCID identifier: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7640-3701
Affiliation	National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
Format	Text, Article
Conference	BSI 2003, 7 October 2003, 15 Cities across Canada
Subject	Building envelope
Abstract	This article reviews important issues for assessing the long-term performance of wall assemblies, focusing on the interrelation between experience, testing and modeling. It presents some basic information related to the function of walls and their performance requirements. It also offers insights into the meaning of durability and establishes links between the effects of environmental loads on walls, the response of the different components and highlights the importance of moisture as the primary agent of deterioration in buildings.
Publication date	2003-10-01
In	BSI 2003 Proceedings (1 October 2003): 1–6.
Note	Aussi disponible en français: Durabilité et performance des enveloppes de bâtiment
Language	English
Peer reviewed	No
NRC number	NRCC 46888 NRC-IRC-16064
NPARC number	20377806
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