Building Moisture and Durability

FS-FPL-4716

Mission:

To extend the service life of wood products in buildings through improved building design and operation.

Activities:

• Development of building design methodologies to achieve better moisture control
• Measurement and prediction of wetting and drying rates of building components
• Moisture properties of wood-based products
• Durability of wood products
• Better data on in-service conditions for wood-based products in buildings
• National and international standards