Abstract
We conducted comparative surveys of design consultants in three countries to determine current knowledge and experienced moisture problems. The study is part of the CIB W040 research roadmap needs analyses for realigning research efforts with stakeholder requirements for moisture safety. Survey results show that a third of construction projects in the last five years were affected by moisture problems, even though practitioners applied multiple preventative measures at least some of the time. Water installations caused approximately 20 % of the moisture damage. In each country, preventing moisture damage was necessary; the means to address problems varied, with no one dominating solution. Design and construction guidelines were more helpful than the building code requirements. Information is available, but designers need dedicated time and budget for implementing better moisture safety. A quantitative goal is to increase the frequency of moisture safety measures while increasing the availability of tools. The usefulness of selected measures and instruments is strongly case-specific. Subtopic analysis such as causes of moisture damage due to leaky water installations needs more detailed investigation. Further research is needed building upon the online survey results to develop intelligent tools preventing moisture damage in the design, construction, and building occupancy phases.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 012042 |
Book series | Journal of Physics: Conference Series |
Volume | 2069 |
Issue number | 1 |
ISSN | 1742-6588 |
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Publication status | Published - 2 Dec 2021 |
Event | 8th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2021 - Copenhagen, Virtual, Denmark Duration: 25 Aug 2021 → 27 Aug 2021 |
Conference
Conference | 8th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2021 |
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Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Copenhagen, Virtual |
Period | 25/08/2021 → 27/08/2021 |
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