Hygrothermal Characteristics of Cold Roof Cavities in New Zealand

The New Zealand Building Code contains minimum durability requirements for components. For roof structures the requirement is 50 years if the component is structural or 15 years if it is not. Metal roof claddings are very common in New Zealand, and roof spaces are typically not deliberately ventilat...

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Main Authors: Stephan H. Rupp, Stephen McNeil, Manfred Plagmann, Greg Overton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/11/8/334