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Abstract
This manual is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of building durability as a design consideration in housing. The Guide covers basic concepts of durability and presents recommended practices including numerous construction details and design data for matters such as moisture management, ultraviolet (UV) protection, insects, decay, corrosion, and natural hazards. Some attention is also given to matters that may be considered serviceability issues related to normal wear-and-tear, aesthetics, or functions not immediately associated with durability. The contents of this guide will help to preserve and promote "tried and true" practices and concepts related to housing durability and present them in a manner than can be used to cost-effectively design the durable homes of the future.
This manual is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of building durability as a design consideration in housing. The Guide covers basic concepts of durability and presents recommended practices including numerous construction details and design data for matters such as moisture management, ultraviolet (UV) protection, insects, decay, corrosion, and natural hazards. Some attention is also given to matters that may be considered serviceability issues related to normal wear-and-tear, aesthetics, or functions not immediately associated with durability. The contents of this guide will help to preserve and promote "tried and true" practices and concepts related to housing durability and present them in a manner than can be used to cost-effectively design the durable homes of the future.
Date
5/2002
5/2002
Author(s)
U S Dept of Housing & Urban Development
U S Dept of Housing & Urban Development
Page(s)
76
76
Keyword(s)
ventilation; housing durability; moisture control; ultraviolet protection; UV
ventilation; housing durability; moisture control; ultraviolet protection; UV