Question 1
Consider the wall section shown in figure given.
• Compute the temperatures of surfaces 1 and 2.
• If the moist air can diffuse through the gypsum and insulation from the inside, would you expect moisture to condense on surface 1? Explain.
• Would moisture condense on surface 2? Explain.
• Where should a vapor retardant be placed?
$t_i = 21^\circ C$
Air film, $R = 0.12$
$\phi_i = 30\%$
$t_o = -12^\circ C$
$\phi_o = 90\%$
Air film, $R = 0.01$
Brick, $R = 0.14$
Sheathing, $R = 0.17$
Insulation, $R = 1.939$
Gypsum, $R = 0.079$