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Journal of Testing and EvaluationSelected Technical Papers STP 1498Condensation in Exterior Building Wall SystemsJTE Guest Editors:Bruce KaskelRobert J.Kudder Journal of Testing and EvaluationSelected Technical Papers STP1498Condensation in Exterior BuildingWall SystemsJTE Guest Editors:Bruce S.KaskelRobert J.KudderASTM International100 Barr Harbor DrivePO Box C700West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959Printed in the U.S.A.ASTM Stock#:STP1498 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataCondensation in exterior building wall systems/JAI guest editors,Bruce S.Kaskel,Robert J.Kudder.p.cm.-(Journal of testing and evaluation selected technical papers;STP1498)Includes bibliographical reference and index.ISBN:978-0-8031-4471-2(alk.paper)1.Dampness in buildings.2.Exterior walls-Protection.3.Waterproofing.I.Kaskel,Bruce S.II.Kudder,Robert J.,1945-TH9031.C663 2001693.893-dc222011006935Copyright 2011ASTM INTERNATIONAL,West Conshohocken,PA.All rightsreserved.Thismaterialmaynotbereproducedorcopied,inwholeorinpart,inanyprinted,mechanical,electronic,film,or other distribution and storage media,without thewritten consent of the publisher.Journal of ASTM InternationalJAIScopeThe JAI is a multi-disciplinary forum to serve the international scientific and engineeringcommunity through the timely publication of the results of original research andcritical review articles in the physical and life sciences and engineering technologies.These peer-reviewed papers cover diverse topics relevant to the science and research thatestablish the foundation for standards development withinASTM International.Photocopy RightsAuthorization to photocopy items for internal,personal,or educational classroom use,orthe internal,personal,or educational classroom use of specific clients,is granted byASTM International provided that the appropriate fee is paid toASTM International,100Barr Harbor Drive,P.O.Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,Tel:610-832-9634;online:http:/www.astm.org/copyright.The Society is not responsible,asa body,for the statements and opinions expressed in this publication.ASTMInternational does not endorse any products represented in this publication.Peer Review PolicyEach paper published in this volume was evaluated by two peer reviewers and at leastoneeditor.Theauthorsaddressedallofthereviewerscommentstothesatisfactionofboththe technical editor(s)and theASTM International Committee on Publications.Thequality of the papers in this publication reflects not only the obvious efforts of the authorsand the technical editor(s),but also the work of the peer reviewers.In keeping withlong-standing publication practices,ASTM International maintains the anonymity of thepeer reviewers.TheASTM International Committee on Publications acknowledgeswith appreciation their dedication and contribution of time and effort on behalf ofASTMInternational.Citation of PapersWhen citing papers from this publication,the appropriate citation includes the paperauthors,?papertitle,J.ASTMIntl.,volumeandnumber,Paperdoi,ASTMInternational,West Conshohocken,PA,Paper,year listed in the footnote of the paper.A citation isprovided as a footnote on page one of each paper.Printed in Baltimore,MDMay,2011 ForewordTHISCOMPILATIONOFTHEJOURNALofTESTINGandEVALUATION(JTE),STP1498,on Condensation in Exterior Building Wall Systemscontains only the papers published in JTE that were presented at asymposium in San Antonio,TX,October 1011,2010 and sponsored byASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings.The Symposium Co-Chairmen and JTE Guest Editors are Bruce S.Kaskel,Wiss,Janney,Elstner,Associates,Inc.,Chicago,IL and Robert J.Kudder,Raths,Raths&Johnson,Inc.,Willowbrook,IL.ContentsOverview.viiInsulation Draws WaterW.B.Rose.1Testing/AnalysisLaboratory Tests of Window-Wall Interface Details to Evaluate the Risk of Condensationon WindowsW.Maref,N.Van De Bossche,M.Armstrong,M.A.Lacasse,H.Elmahdy,and R.Glazer.31Drying Characteristics of Spray-Applied Cellulose Fiber InsulationM.Pazera and M.Salonvaara.59Moisture Damage in Vented Air Space of Exterior Walls of Wooden HousesT.Umeno and S.Hokoi.80Moisture Measurements and Condensation Potential in Wood Frame Walls in aHot-Humid ClimateT.A.Weston and L.C.Minnich.94A Review of ASHRAE Standard 160Criteria for Moisture Control Design Analysis inBuildingsA.TenWolde.119Moisture Response of Sheathing Board in Conventional and Rain-Screen Wall Systemswith Shiplap CladdingF.Tariku and H.Ge.131Investigation of the Condensation Potential Between Wood Windows and Sill Pans in aWarm,Humid ClimateG.P.Stamatiades,III.148Case StudiesInterior Metal Components and the Thermal Performance of Window FramesS.K.Flock and G.D.Hall.169Controlling Condensation Through the Use of Active and Passive Glazing SystemsA.A.Dunlap,P.G.Johnson,and C.A.Songer.187Case Study of Mechanical Control of Condensation in Exterior WallsC.M.Morgan,L.M.McGowan,and L.D.Flick.226Considerations for Controlling Condensation in High-Humidity Buildings:LessonsLearnedS.M.OBrien and A.K.