4. Standards
4.1 Hygrometry
NF EN ISO 13788: Moisture performance of building components and walls – Internal surface temperature to avoid critical surface moisture and condensation in the mass – Calculation methods.
NF EN 15026 : Hygrometric performance of building components and walls – Assessment of moisture transfer by numerical simulation.
NF DTU 43.4: Roofs made of load-bearing elements of wood and wood-based panels with waterproof coatings.
Classification of premises according to exposure of walls to humidity and nomenclature of substrates for interior wall coverings, CSTB e-cahier.
Transferts d'humidité à travers les parois, CSTB, 2009.
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Bibliography
Websites
Building with straw – https://www.constructionpaille.fr
A French website offering practical information, building guides, videos and tips for building with straw bales.
French straw construction network (RFCP) – https://www.rfcp.fr
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Règles professionnelles de construction en paille, RFCP, 3rd edition.
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"Straw houses: an ecological solution
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