CONDENSATION

MANAGEMENT FOR
STEEL ROOFING
Principles and approaches for managing
moisture in Australian residential steel roof systems
CMST V12-INDUSTRY 23

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 CONTENTS DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT PURPOSE 2 PURPOSE
THE INCREASING NEED FOR MOISTURE Lightweight steel building products
including roofing, walling, framing
MANAGEMENT IN BUILDINGS 3 and insulated sandwich panels are
versatile and can be applied in different
WHAT IS CONDENSATION AND WHEN construction approaches to meet the
growing demands of energy efficiency
IS IT A PROBLEM? 3
and condensation management in
residential buildings.
DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR MOISTURE
MANAGEMENT IN ROOFS 4 The purpose of this document is to:

EFFECTIVE VENTILATION OF ROOFS 4-6 • Outline key principles for moisture

management of steel roof systems.
• Discuss different approaches
ROOF LEVEL INSULATION REDUCES THE
for typical Australian roofing
RISK OF CONDENSATE FORMING 6 systems and how these relate to
the principles and considerations
CONSIDERATIONS WHEN presented.
• Highlight factors to consider
DETERMINING APPROACH TO MOISTURE
when determining approaches to
MANAGEMENT IN ROOFS 6-7 managing condensation risk.
• Demonstrate how solutions for
CONDENSATION MITIGATION APPROACHES mitigating condensation can be
easily and successfully assembled
FOR STEEL ROOFING 8 as part of a broader steel roofing
system solution which meets other
TYPES OF STEEL CLAD ROOF SYSTEMS functional, performance and design
AND HOW THEY MITIGATE requirements such as thermal,
bushfire, weatherproofing etc.
CONDENSATION RISK 9-11
Understanding principles and how
DURABILITY 11 these translate to various approaches
to managing condensation, will assist
CASE STUDIES 12-14 designers appropriately detail steel
roofing systems. For further practical
DEFINITIONS 14 guidance for meeting requirements in
cooler climates refer to
NASH, ASI & CONTACTS 15 “Ventilation in Steel Roofing” (climate
zones 6,7 & 8) in this series.

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 THE INCREASING NEED FOR MOISTURE
MANAGEMENT IN BUILDINGS
Modern construction techniques, increased to outdoor air, some practical measures are still
insulation levels, tighter sealed buildings, and new required to manage internal water vapour and
materials to meet energy efficiency in the National control interstitial condensation risk in walls and
Construction Code (NCC) has led to additional roofs.
approaches being necessary to mitigate the
higher risk of moisture related issues in buildings. The choice of materials, products and construction
This especially applies to buildings in the colder approach will influence how a roof system is
climates of Australia which have a higher able to manage moisture. The roof system
condensation risk and less favourable conditions therefore needs to consider material durability
for drying of the building envelope. and compatibility, as well as compliance with
manufacturer warranties and consideration of
These construction changes impact the natural practical and safe installation methods.
ventilation and drying capacity of buildings to
manage the internal water vapour and moisture In this document, simple and practical measures
generated by occupancy. In recognition of this, to enable the natural drying capacity of roofs are
the NCC has introduced additional requirements suggested which are broadly aligned with British
relating to moisture management in walls and Regulation BS5250:2021 (Management of Moisture
roofs of residential buildings. in Buildings: Code of Practice). Customisations
have been applied to incorporate consideration
While the NCC requires peak moisture loads of Australian climate and typical construction
generated from wet areas like bathrooms and practices.
kitchens be managed by discharging directly

WHAT IS CONDENSATION
AND WHEN IS IT A PROBLEM?
Condensation occurs when water changes state of a roof system or in a wall system, this is known
from a vapour into a liquid. For condensation to as interstitial condensation.
occur it requires two sets of conditions:
Generally small quantities of condensate in a
1. The presence of water vapour in the air. building can be tolerated provided it doesn’t
2. A cold surface that is below the dew point accumulate and cause sustained problematic
of the air. wetting of the building fabric or sensitive
materials. Avoiding accumulation of moisture
Certain activities can substantially add to the requires a system that dries and/or drains more
amount of water vapour inside a house, such as moisture than is generated.
showering, cooking, the use of washing machines,
clothes dryers, dishwashers and even the presence Condensation in roofs can become problematic,
of people. particularly in cold climates, when condensate
is unable to adequately dry due to inadequate
Condensate is commonly seen on internal surfaces ventilation and/or drain due to inadequate
that are colder than the dew point, like glass detailing. In most cases practical measures can be
windows on a cold night, or from showering in implemented to maintain the drying capacity of
bathrooms as fogging or water droplets. roofs and prevent the long term accumulation of
moisture.
Condensate may also occur in less visible areas
that may go unnoticed, such as on the underside

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 DESIGN PRINCIPLES FOR MOISTURE
MANAGEMENT IN ROOFS
Principle 1. Keep moisture out of the roof system
This principle relates to keeping rain out and limiting limiting high internal humidity by ventilating living
internal moisture from entering the roof system. spaces, direct external exhausting of peak moisture
Steel roofing systems provide effective and generating sources like bathrooms, and limiting
compliant weatherproofing for buildings. Limiting ingress of water vapour using airtight internal
internal moisture from entering the roof involves linings and/or vapour control layers.

Principle 2. Allow moisture that enters to escape

Moisture can inevitably get in and when it does to escape requires designing a roof system that
it must be able to escape without consequential allows for drying and/or drainage. Drying may
issues for occupant health and damage to be achieved via the creation of a ventilated air
materials. space. Drainage can be achieved with gravity and
appropriately designed systems.
Steel roofing is impermeable to air, water, and
water vapour and therefore to allow moisture

Principle 3. Minimise the risk of condensate forming

The application of roof level insulation can keep roof sheeting. The higher the R-Value of roof level
internal surfaces of roofs warmer in cold conditions insulation the lower the risk of condensate forming.
reducing the risk of condensate forming. Including roof level insulation commonly involves
the application of a draped thermal membrane to
This principle has long been recognised within the create a reflective air gap. Higher level protection
steel roofing industry and it is common practice can be achieved with insulative blanket and foil.
to include roof level insulation when installing steel

Increasing R-Value of roof level insulation

Roof Level
Non Reflective Reflective
Insulation with Insulated
Bare Membrane with Membrane with
Reflective Sandwich Panel
Air Gap Air Gap
Membrane

EFFECTIVE VENTILATION OF ROOFS

A ventilated air space can be highly effective at drying
moisture in a roof. The ABCB Housing Provisions
Standard prescribes roof space ventilation as a
condensation mitigation approach.

Effective roof space ventilation requires consideration of

the location and distribution of ventilation openings and
unrestricted airflow. Designing with this in mind will ensure
that moist air vented from the roof space is replaced
with outdoor air and avoid dead pockets of stagnant air
in the roof space. Following are some key principles of
ventilating a roof:

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 Principle 1. Low level ventilation should be larger than the high level ventilation
Having openings which create larger amounts of and moist air from the living space into the roof.
ventilation at the low level will ensure that outdoor This may lead to a greater condensation risk in the
air will be drawn in to replace the moist air. An roof and heating or cooling losses reducing the
imbalance could create a suction and draw warm energy efficiency and comfort of the home.

Air Drawn from Living Space

Less Heat Heat Loss

Loss

Greater openings at the lower level create Greater openin>20mm

gs at the high level
effective roof space ventilation, utilising outdoor can cause air to be drawn from
air. Roof space air expels at the high level. the living space.

Principle 2. Ventilation should be distributed to avoid pockets of stagnant air

Even and considered distribution of ventilation air in the roof space. This is increasingly important
openings is important to create adequate when considering condensation risk of complicated
ventilation pathways to avoid pockets of stagnant roof spaces and/or roof space HVAC systems.

Principle 3. Air gap providing unrestricted airflow

The roofing layer at times will be the coldest drying and the removal of excess moisture.
part of the roof structure and at greatest risk of The airflow path must provide unrestricted air
condensation forming. Separation of the colder flow. Whilst the airflow path can deviate and be
roof layer from the primary insulation via an airgap convoluted the air gap height should not be less
introduces robustness, allowing natural airflow for than 20mm. Examples follow for a pitched and
skillion roof.
Pitched Roof
A large roof space is inherent in
a pitched roof with a flat ceiling.

A 20mm gap is required

>20mm >20mm
between the underside of the
roof system (cladding, roof
insulation or sarking) and the
ceiling insulation, particularly
near the external wall junction.
Approaches that may assist
to meet the air gap height
are using thinner perimeter
insulation batts or vent devices
(e.g. baffle). With sarking Bare steel roof

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 Skillion Roof
In a skillion roof where the primary insulation is in line with the roof
plane, a minimum 20mm space needs to be maintained between the
>20mm
insulation and the underside of the roof system.

Where the ceiling insulation thickness is 20mm below the top of

the rafter, a gap is naturally created (Figure b).
(a) Side view

Where the ceiling insulation thickness is the same depth as

Increase Rafter Depth
the roof rafters a preferred approach is to increase
or add Spacer
the rafter depth (Figure c).
Blanket
Alternatively, introducing a spacer
batten, packer or ventilation device
& Foil
can also be effective. Rafter
(b) End view (c) End view

ROOF LEVEL INSULATION REDUCES

THE RISK OF CONDENSATE FORMING
Condensation can occur on the underside of The use of an impermeable membrane reduces
roofs. On cold clear still nights, roofs typically the risk of condensate forming on the underside
drop beneath the outdoor ambient temperature. of the roof sheet by acting as a barrier to water
If the roof is both in contact with the roof space
air, and its temperature is beneath its dew point,
condensate will form.
>20mm
vapour in the roof space. As shown in Figure 1, the
use of blanket and foil is one of the most effective
approaches to reduce condensate forming.

Using roof level insulation can keep internal surfaces

of roofs warmer in cold conditions to reduce the

50C 50C 50C

risk of condensate forming.

Figure 1.
As can be seen in these 2 scenarios,
2.7 C
the use of blanket0 and foil (in this case 2.70C 9.10C
55mm) keeps the internal
6C
0 surface facing
the roof space warmer, reducing the risk
60C 100C
20 C 200C 200C
of condensate forming (temperatures
0
were determined through empirical
calculations based on steady state
conditions). Bare Metal Roof 55mm Blanket & Foil

CONSIDERATIONS WHEN DETERMINING

APPROACHES TO MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
IN ROOFS
Building materials can be assembled in different occur via diffusion through permeable materials,
ways to achieve the desired functions of a roof however significant quantities of water vapour
system, be it weather tightness, appearance, can also be transported by air movement and
structure, fire resistance, thermal performance and ventilation.
condensation management.
Different roof types can require different
How heat and moisture transfers through different approaches to mitigate the risks of moisture
roof systems is complex. Water vapour transfer can accumulation.

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 ROOF DESIGN AND ROOF PITCH
Roof design and pitch both play a role in the A pitched roof with a flat ceiling is the most
condensation risk of a roof. Increased roof robust of the roof systems, having a large airspace
pitch improves the natural draining potential to helping to absorb and mitigate moisture loads.
avoid accumulation of water (be it from rain or
condensate). Increased roof pitch also creates Additional consideration of moisture protection
the opportunity for improved air movement, measures can be necessary for low pitch skillion
ventilation and drying potential via larger roof or cathedral roofs, particularly in cold climates. In
spaces and buoyancy flow. these cases, roof level insulation may help reduce
the risk of condensate forming.

Pitched Roof Flat Ceiling Pitched Cathedral Roof Low Pitched Cathedral
Roof

Drying Mechanism

Natural Drainage Potential P P Limited

Buoyancy Flow P P Limited

Large Airspace P Limited Limited

TYPE OF ROOF CLADDING MATERIAL

The type of roof cladding material can influence the design approach to managing moisture risk.

Steel sheet cladding is impermeable and Roofs clad with tiles or shingles are typically
considered to be Air & Vapour Closed. considered to be Air & Vapour Open.

Air & Vapour Closed Air & Vapour Open

Condensation mitigation and the transfer of

water vapour from a roof space through an Air & In Australia, steel sheet roofing installed
Vapour Closed roof system is different from an to AS1562.1 and supported by SA HB39 is
Air & Vapour Open system. Roof space ventilation considered weatherproof and a sarking
provides an effective approach in Air & Vapour membrane is not typically required to
Closed roof systems to mitigate condensation risk manage external water ingress or function
and keep the roof space dry. as a secondary drainage plane.

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 CONDENSATION MITIGATION APPROACHES
FOR STEEL ROOFING
There are many approaches to designing a steel
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roof that are aligned with condensation mitigation
principles.

The approach should consider the condensation risk

of the external environment and the inherent risk of
the roof and building design.

A steel roof will have inherent characteristics that

may assist with mitigating condensation risk such as
trickle ventilation. For lower risk climates the gaps
provided by the steel cladding profile at the fascia 2
and ridge (as shown in images 1 & 2) may provide
sufficient ventilation of the roof space.

One of the benefits of steel clad roof systems is their

design flexibility. Conventional approaches can meet
condensation management requirements while
providing additional functionality.
An example of this is the provision of ventilation
plus roof level insulation. This provides a robust Examples of trickle ventilation (1) at the eave
condensation mitigation measure for steel roofs (low level) and (2) the ridge (high level)
in higher risk climates. It also provides enhanced
thermal comfort for occupants and improves the
energy efficiency of the building.

Higher condensation mitigation performance

can be achieved by increasing levels
of roof insulation and/or ventilation.
Increased ventilation approaches
include: dedicated ventilation air
gaps, eave and ridge vents
and/or mechanical vents
(whirlybirds)

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 TYPES OF STEEL CLAD ROOF SYSTEMS AND
HOW THEY MITIGATE CONDENSATION RISK
Different roof types employ specific strategies to effectively manage and reduce condensation risk,
including providing additional functional benefits.

Bare Steel Clad Roof

A bare steel clad roof serves the dual purpose of providing
weatherproofing and structural support. Adequate
ventilation is crucial to remove water vapour from the roof
cavity and to dry any condensate from its
underside should it form. The gaps between
the steel cladding profiles facilitate natural
ventilation and thermal buoyancy, enabling
outdoor ventilation from the eave to the attic. Water Vapour
In most situations this ventilation process
efficiently dries overnight moisture. Ceiling Insulation Only

Steel Clad Roof with Roof Level

Insulation
The inclusion of roof level insulation minimises the
risk of condensate forming within the roof cavity in
combination with roof space ventilation. The system
relies on:

a) an impermeable membrane to restrict

water vapour from the attic reaching the
underside of the steel cladding keeping the
environment above the membrane dry and

b) insulation above the membrane to insulate

Water Vapour
the membrane from the steel clad sheet in
cold weather reducing condensation risk.
Ceiling Insulation + Reflective Foil Under Roof
Roof level insulation can enhance building energy
efficiency and thermal comfort. In addition, a steel clad
roof with insulation can provide increased bushfire
resistance and improved acoustic performance.

There are different roof level insulation options

available. A common option is a reflective pliable
membrane, which acts as a thermal control
layer, vapour retarder, and provides fire
resistance. The membrane may also have
inherent insulation properties, such as foam
or bubble foil. Another common option Water Vapour
is a blanket and foil product, which serves
as a thermal control layer, condensation
mitigation layer, vapour control layer, acoustic Ceiling Insulation + Blanket & Foil Under Roof
dampening layer, and fire-resistant layer.

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 Steel Clad Roof with Permeable Membrane
>20mm
Permeable Permeable
Membrane Membrane
Wet
Drainage Batten

Water
Water Vapour
Vapour
Ceiling Insulation + Permeable Membrane

Steel clad roofs with permeable membranes

have the ability to allow moisture to escape
via ventilation and drainage above the
membrane as well as via roof space ventilation.
The permeable membrane allows water vapour
to pass into the space above the membrane, where
it either ventilates out the ridge or condenses on the cold
underside of the roof cladding and is drained to the gutter.

Factors to consider when using a permeable membrane include:

• the need for free drainage to the gutter, such as installing the membrane taught or with rigid support,
a higher pitch to facilitate drainage, and the absence of any obstructions.
• separation of the membrane from the underside of the cladding to facilitate drying may be required
• consideration of the durability of components above the membrane due to the potential greater
presence of moisture.

Permeable membranes are often used in conjunction with air control membranes on internal linings for
increased energy efficiency performance. Consequently this approach is more widely used for achieving
the Passivhaus (TM) standard.

Insulated Sandwich Panels

Insulated Sandwich Panels (ISPs) provide an of steel skins which are water, air and vapour
effective continuous plane of insulation for impermeable, ISPs are not normally susceptible
high thermal performance aligning the internal to interstitial condensation.
and external surface temperatures with the
immediate surroundings. This, in turn, reduces If installed correctly, ISPs can maintain extremely
the likelihood of surface condensation formation. good levels of water and vapour resistance,
mainly due to their joint design and assembly
An ISP roof system serves the purpose methods, which often incorporate foam or
of keeping moisture out and minimizing sealants as well as interlocking or overlapping
condensate formation within. Being a single connections.
building element comprising of an impermeable
insulating core sandwiched between two layers

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 ISPs used for roofing will need to have ventilation
appropriately designed in association with the air
tightness of the wall type.

Water
Airtight constructions will require mechanical

Vapour
ventilation for water vapour to be regulated in the
living space. Walls with inherently less air tightness
such as brick veneer may not need additional
ventilation provisions. For further information refer
to the manufacturer for design and installation
guidance.

Temporary Moisture Storage - Absorbent Fleece Material

The temporary moisture storage system
utilizes absorbent fleece material to reduce
and mitigate the effects of condensation
in combination with allowing moisture to
escape via roof space ventilation.

The inherent insulation of the fleece material

slightly reduces the risk of condensate
forming and the fleece stores any
condensate that may develop. Water Vapour
The system takes advantage of warmer
daytime drying conditions to convert
the stored water in the fleece back
into a vapour state. This allows the Ceiling Insulation + Absorbent
moisture to escape by natural ventilation Fleece Material on Underside of Roof
forces, promoting effective moisture Cladding
management.

DURABILITY
Considerations for Permeable Membrane Approaches in Steel Roof Applications
To meet the design life of a roof, all components The risk from moisture and corrosive aerosols
must be durable and compatible. in the cavity above a permeable membrane
may impact the choice of components, such as
The use of permeable membranes with steel steel cladding, structural roof battens, fasteners,
clad roofing in Australia is relatively new. Unlike a vent devices and any separation materials. It is
conventional impermeable membrane, permeable important to select materials that are durable,
membranes require consideration of the durability including consideration of their compatibility and
of components above the membrane. This is to: building component warranty conditions.

• allow moisture above the membrane creating

a more humid micro-climate. NOTE: The structural integrity of the roof
• require drainage above the membrane. relies upon the durability of structural roof
• require ventilation above the membrane battens and fasteners.
that may create higher corrosive aerosols,
particularly in marine and industrial areas.

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 Condensation freely forms on top
of a roof on cold stil clear nights

Minimal condensation may form from

moisture within air contained in profile. Coupled with higher humidity
Cold and stil conditions limit circulation condensation may freely form on
of ourdoor air and further condensation. the underside of the roof sheet.
A vapour impermeable membrane restricts attic A vapour permeable membrane allows attic
moisture above the membrane keeping the space moisture above the membrane creating a humid
above relatively dry. micro-climate.
Permeable membranes can create a more humid micro-climate above the membrane

CASE STUDIES
WHAT CAN HAPPEN ON THE UNDERSIDE OF A STEEL ROOF
On cold, clear and still nights across Australia it Steel roofing industry studies and field
is common to see condensation form on the top observations have demonstrated that in typical
surface of roofing. housing construction, external air is restricted
from entering the roof space and thereby avoiding
Exposure to clear night skies can cause the significant levels of condensation formation.
surface temperature of the metal roof to fall below
the dew point, and moisture contained in the Top Top
external air will condense on the roof surface.
This may raise the question, what happens on the
underside of metal roofing?

In the case of metal roof structures such as open

sheds, carports, verandas and awnings where the
Underside Underside
external night air can freely circulate underneath
the roof, condensation on the underside of the
cold metal roof sheeting is expected.

In the case of a metal roof in typical housing

construction, the internal roof structure is
effectively separated from the moist external air. Much lower condensation occurs on the
On cold and still nights when condensation is most underside of steel roofs
likely to occur, the absence of wind and significant
thermal stack effect results in very still conditions Where a pliable membrane vapour barrier is
underneath the metal roofing. Very little moist installed underneath metal roofing and draped
air is likely to circulate under ridge flashings and to create an air gap to thermally protect from the
down along profiled metal sheeting, thereby cold roof sheet, the possibility of internal moisture
avoiding a scenario of moisture condensation on reaching the underside of the metal roof sheeting
the underside of the metal roof. is further restricted.

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 DRYING CAPACITY OF STEEL ROOFS AND COLOUR
Whilst roofs can be exposed to conditions on • High internal moisture - Buildings that contain
clear still nights where condensate may form in activities that produce high levels of internal
the roof system, roof spaces typically warm during moisture, such as swimming pools.
the day driving evaporation and air movement for
effective drying of any overnight condensate. • Shaded roofs - Buildings that have roofs that
are shaded for months.
All roofs with ventilation and drainage typically
have higher drying potential than required to • Cold climates - Cold climates that lack
avoid the accumulation of moisture. A darker warm to hot summers impacting roof drying
colour roof can also increase drying potential. capacity.
A higher solar absorptance (darker colour) roof
has higher daytime temperatures creating higher The figure below shows the typical higher
drying potential that may be beneficial in higher drying capacity of a roof, noting that the wetting
condensation risk cases, such as where there is: potential is not impacted by roof colour.

Dark Roof Temp

Light Roof Temp
Drying Potential
Outdoor Temp
Temperature C0

Wetting Potential

NIGHT DAY NIGHT DAY NIGHT

PREDICTING LONG TERM MOISTURE PERFORMANCE IN BUILDINGS.

Moisture in buildings is the result of complex Hygrothermal modelling tools can be used to
interactions between the environment, the predict locations in assemblies where moisture
building design and construction including may pose a higher relative risk. In addition,
the use of the building and its occupant’s simulations can help inform design strategies to
behaviour. As such, predicting the long term reduce moisture risk.
likelihood of moisture accumulation and
associated impacts is both challenging and Hygrothermal modelling is recognised as a
imprecise. verification tool to demonstrate compliance
to the performance requirements for
Hygrothermal modelling is a software condensation management in the NCC. The
simulation tool used to analyse the behaviour application of this verification method pathway
of building components, like walls or roofs, in is mostly used for complex building designs
relation to the flow of heat and moisture. (where risk is generally higher) and/or stringent

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 performance is required. Most construction assumptions and inputs on which they are based.
will meet NCC compliance using prescriptive Hygrothermal modelling tools have been used
requirements that follow good practice by engineers and building designers for many
principles. years, however tools are still evolving. Handling of
complex geometries, air flow patterns, transient
Hygrothermal modelling necessarily makes many behaviour and thermal interactions are still to
simplifying assumptions including around the be resolved using hygrothermal modelling.
complex interactions and transient behaviours that The steel industry via the Steel Research Hub
occur in the real world. program is currently undergoing research to
better understand performance of Australian
It is therefore very important that the results are construction that may help improve modelling
interpreted within the context of the modelling practice.

Hygrothermal modelling may be used to verify performance

in the NCC by predicting the risk of mould growth on internal
building elements over a nominal long term period. For NCC
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compliance a determined mould growth over 10 years can
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not exceed an index of 3 out of 5.
Mould Index

The output of modelling can show the predicted cumulative

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effect of long term wetting and drying cycles over many
years. The red line shows a situation where longer term
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wetting exceeds the ability to dry and the accumulation of
moisture results in a mould index exceeding the limit. The
0
green line shows a situation where the drying in the system
Time (years)
exceeds the wetting and moisture accumulation and mould
growth is not sustained.

DEFINITIONS
• Dew point – the temperature below which • Permeable – a material that allows the
water vapour condenses on a surface. transmission of water vapour.

• Humidity – a quantity representing the • Thermal resistance – a quantification of a

amount of water vapour present in the air at a materials resistance to heat flow.
particular temperature.
• Trickle ventilation – natural ventilation made
• Impermeable – a material that will prevent the accessible through inherent gaps often
transmission of water, vapour and liquid. present in construction, such as under or over
a steel roof profile.
• Moisture - water in liquid or vapour form.
• Whirlybird - a semi-mechanical vent
• Natural ventilation forces – such as wind or comprising a cylindrical dome with blades that
heat buoyancy in a roof space that creates spin in the wind creating a vacuum, drawing
ventilation, allowing water vapour to escape. out air from the roof cavity.

• National Construction Code (NCC) -

Australia’s primary set of technical design and
construction requirements for buildings.

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