Sustainable development of timber structures in face of moisture damages

Abstract

This thesis provides knowledge regarding moisture and timber relationships. The aim is to examine timber properties in the face of moisture pollution. The vast majority of houses in Finland are liable to this problem. This thesis deals with moisture management and its maintenance. As we take timber as the main material we examine the methods of testing, using and preventing the timber from destroying. This work offers knowledge of timber structures widely used in Finnish constructions. Research on this topic was done to find out problems and suitable solutions. As the result, the best engineering solutions are described and provided in this thesis.