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Licking the envelope

By: Language: English Series: Building ; 252(7518) 16 October 1987, 65(1)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Reports on the recent phenomenon of thermal pumping , identified as the root cause of moisture entering a building and encouraging deterioration of the fabric in roofs , walls and double-glazing . The chances of thermal pumping occurring are increased where efforts have been made to create a sealed envelope. Calls for the provision of a research programme into the problem. Diagrams.
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Journal article London Journal article ABS38251 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 9536-1001

Reports on the recent phenomenon of thermal pumping , identified as the root cause of moisture entering a building and encouraging deterioration of the fabric in roofs , walls and double-glazing . The chances of thermal pumping occurring are increased where efforts have been made to create a sealed envelope. Calls for the provision of a research programme into the problem. Diagrams.