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PREDICTING CONDENSATION
For a building, the inside wall surface must not cool to the dew-point temperature for
the existing air-vapor mixture or visible condensation will form on the wall. This inside
surface temperature is dependent upon the air temperature inside and outside the building
the heat transfer coefficient (U-value) of the wall. Figures E1.2a, 2b, 2c, 2d show the
relationships for condensation and (and frost) on the inside surface for a given U-value,
inside temperature, relative humidity and outside temperature.
E1.25
HIDDEN CONDENSATION AND VAPOR BARRIERS
Most wall and insulation materials are porous enough that water vapor will
migrate right through them. If the dew-point temperature is reached within the
wall section, hidden condensation occurs and a wet wall or insulation results which
reduces the insulation effectiveness and deteriorates these materials. A vapor
barrier such as 4- to 6- mil plastic film or heavy aluminum foil must be used under
the finish covering on the warm side of the wall to block this movement of vapor.
Paint, in general, is not an adequate vapor barrier.
E1.26