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Ventilation and vapor barriers

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Abstract
Sloping roofs-ceiling (cathedral) and flat roofs construction are the most difficult to ventilate due to the fact there is no attic space to equalize or blend the air and any escaping mositure vapor, and alos, the physical limitation to provide adequate venting.
Date
4/1996
Author(s)
Owens/Corning Fiberglass
Page(s)
5
Source
Owens Corning
Keyword(s)
ventilation; vapor barrier; Owens Corning; moisture; thermal problem; cathedral; flat roof


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