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How to Inspect & Correct Building Insulation & Ventilation
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Insulation & Heat Loss Inspection Guide; Insulation R-values, Types, & other characteristics
Building ventilation and moisture problems, causes, cures: indoor air quality
Attic, basement, & crawl space condensation - mold problems, mold solutions
Fiberglass in buildings: hazards & remedies
Mold growth problems on or in building insulation
Ice dam causes and ice dam prevention
Stain diagnosis in buildings; air leaks, thermal tracking or telegraphing
Ventilation of building attics, crawl spaces, & other
Questions & answers about identifying & troubleshooting building insulation & ventilation systems

This article series discusses how to inspect, diagnose and correct problems in building insulation or ventilation systems. We also describe how to install or repair building insulation & ventilation systems including using stains and other clues to diagnose air movement, heat loss or moisture problems.

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Guide to Inspection of Building Insulation & Ventilation Systems, insulation material identification, insulation R-values, insulation characteristics

The websites and articles listed here provide in-depth discussions of how to identify various types of insulation and building ventilation systems, including where insulation or ventilation defects occur and what is their effect on buildings, and we discuss various indoor air quality issues involving building insulation such as asbestos and fiberglass particle contamination, mold in insulation, and building moisture and condensation where insulation and ventilation have not been properly installed.

Insulation products are used in a very wide range of building products and building locations besides attic, ceiling, and wall insulation. Some kinds of insulation can be tricky to identify and may have special concerns which are discussed in these articles.

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ACOUSTICAL SEALANT CHOICES - use of sealants or tapes to seal polyethylene vapor barrier lap joints
AIR BYPASS LEAKS - how dark stains on building walls, ceilings, and insulation can show up thermal bypass leaks and heat loss
AIR LEAK DETECTION TOOLS - how to find and fix air and heat leaks on buildings, an expert guide to weatherization
AIR LEAK MINIMIZATION - how to retrofit a building to tighten a leaky house
AIR SEALING STRATEGIES - different strategies for sealing a leaky building to save energy
Asbestos pipe insulation in buildings how to identify asbestos pipe insulation, how to inspect and report its condition
ATTIC CONDENSATION CAUSE & CURE - a complete guide to
Balsam Wool Batt Insulation - properties
BASEMENT HEAT LOSS - where and how to insulate basements and foundation walls
BASEMENT MOLD includes examples of moldy fiberglass insulation found in basements
Blocked Soffit Intake Vents - cause of building moisture problems, ice dams, leaks
BLOWER DOORS & AIR INFILTRATION - how to measure air leaks, equivalent leakage area (ELA), and air changes per hour (ACH) in a building
BLOWER FAN OPERATION & TESTING
BLOWN-IN INSULATION
BRICK or BLOCK WALL CAVITY INSULATION and BRICK VENEER WALL INSULATION - insulating masonry building walls and masonry veneer walls
BRICK LINED WALLS - Brick "Insulation" in Building Walls how inspect, report, and repair brick nogging, or solid brick "insulation" in antique building walls
BRICK VENEER WALL INSULATION
BUCKLED FOUNDATIONS due to INSULATION? - does insulating the foundation lead to frost damage or collapse?
CASEWORK, CABINETS, SHELVING INSTALLATION - how to prevent cold kitchen cabinets and cold dishes
CATHEDRAL CEILING INSULATION - how to properly insulate and ventilate cathedral ceilings and enclosed roof cavities
CATHEDRAL CEILING VENTILATION - where and how to get venting working in a cathedral ceiling
Cellulose loose fill insulation - cellulose blown-in insulation or loose-fill properties, mold resistance, moisture properties, odors, R-values
Ceramic Insulation - properties
Concrete insulation, light-weight - properties
Convective Loops & Thermal Bypass Leaks - how air movement in interior partitions steals heat from buildings
Cotton Insulating Batts - properties
CRAWLSPACE MOLD includes additional examples of moldy fiberglass insulation found in crawl spaces
ENERGY SAVINGS in BUILDINGS - complete list of building energy savings articles
ENERGY SAVINGS RETROFIT OPTIONS includes ultra lightweight concrete insulation, insulating forms for concrete foundations
Fiberglass Insulation - properties
FIRE PROTECTION FOR FOAM BOARD INSULATION - the importance of covering exposed foam insulation products used indoors
Foam Board Insulation - properties.
Foam Insulation Spray Product Guide: If you are having trouble determining what type of foam insulation product has been installed in a building, see How to Make a Sure Distinction Among UFFI, Icynene, and Latex Foam Insulations for detailed on the identification of these products in the field.
FOUNDATION INSULATION OPTIONS - where, how, how much insulation to put inside or outside foundation walls
FRAMING DETAILS for BETTER INSULATION - avoid cold spots, air leaks
GREENHOUSE or SOLARIUM - insulation for
HEAT LOSS RATE CALCULATIONS, Insulation Properties, Definitions of R, K, U values, Insulation Design
HEATING COST SAVINGS METHODS - set priorities for savings on heating costs
Homasote & Other Insulating Board - properties
HOT ROOF DESIGNS: Un-Vented Roof Solutions - evaluation of un-vented roof designs, durability, risks
HOUSE DOCTOR, how-to be - where to get tools, test equipment, training to find heat loss & air leaks in buildings
HOUSEWRAP AIR & VAPOR BARRIERS - do we need to use house wrap products like Typar® and Tyvek®? How should they be installed?
How to Choose an Air Conditioner - BTU Chart useful when buying or replacing an air conditioner, this chart helps select the proper sized air conditioning unit
How to Detect and Correct Attic Condensation & Prevent Ice Dam Leaks in Buildings
How to Inspect Building Interiors and Building Insulation/Ventilation list of articles about building insulation inspection, defects, design, and ventilation requirements
Icynene Foam Spray Insulation - properties
Inspection Procedure for Insulation Defects & Problems:
-   Inspect Attics for Moisture or Mold
    Inspect Attics for Blocked Soffit Intake Vents
    Inspect Basements for Moisture or Mold
    Inspect Building Exterior - Roof Venting
    Inspect the Ridge Vent System from the Attic
    Inspect the Soffit Vent System from the Attic
Insects & Foam Insulation -
INSULATION CHOICES - what are the options, costs, benefits, R-values, properties of different insulations? Also see INSULATION R-Values & Properties
INSULATION PLACEMENT in BUILDINGS - how and where to place insulation
Insulation Materials as Indicators of Building Age various types of insulation were used in different eras of construction
Indoor Air Quality Investigations: Fiberglass in Indoor Air, HVAC ducts, and Building Insulation
INSULATION for GREENHOUSE or SOLARIUM - how to retrofit night time heat loss insulation and concrete floor slab insulation
Insulation Identification Photographs - Fiberglass insulation photos, yellow, pink, green, white fiberglass identification in building attics, walls, ducts, other locations
Insulation Identification Photographs - Cellulose insulation photos, Mineral wool insulation photos, rock wool insulation photos, cotton insulation photos, balsam wool insulation photos
Insulation Identification Photographs - Vermiculite insulation photos
Insulation Properties, Table of R-Values, density, moisture permeability, fire safety, aging effects on various insulation materials
LOG HOME WALL INSULATION VALUES - discusses the insulation value of solid log wall homes compared with other structures, and it explains the principal errors people make when evaluating the cause of chilly log cabins.
LP or Natural Gas Pressures & BTUH per Cubic Foot how to properly install, inspect, and test gas piping and gas installations
Mineral Wool - Rock Wool Insulation - properties
Mold in building insulation: see these articles
-   Mold in Fiberglass Insulation
    Mold on Books, Book Conservation
    Mold on Fiberboard Insulating Sheathing
    MOLD in Foam Insulation
    MOLD in INSULATION
    Mold Resistance of Foam Insulation
    MOLD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
    MOLD PREVENTION AFTER FLOODING
Moisture Problems: Causes and Cures. Understanding moisture problems can steer you free of trouble, Steve Bliss: Building it Right, Solar Age, March 1983 p. 37, 38. -- Adapted with permission, from original material to form this web page article.
Mold in Fiberglass in Insulation hidden mold can be a serious contamination problem in fiberglass insulation that has been wet, even though mold is not visible
Mold in Foam Insulation what is the risk of mold, rot, or other damage when solid foam or spray foam insulation is used in building cavities
Paper Duct Insulation - may include asbestos paper
PASCAL CALCULATIONS
PASSIVE SOLAR DESIGN METHOD
Perlite Insulation - properties
PHENOLIC FOAM INSULATION - properties
POLYISOCYANURATE FOAM INSULATION - any hazards associated with indoor use? Also see POLYISOCYANURATE FOAM BELOW SLABS.
POLYSTYRENE FOAM INSULATION - comparison of EPS and XEPS for foundation insulation
RADIANT BARRIERS - how do radiant heat barriers work in buildings, how should they be installed, how effective are radiant heat barriers, what about "radiant barrier insulation" products such as ALFOL™?
Radiant Heat Floor Mistakes to Avoid case history of improper placement of slab insulation and radiant heat tubing - don't let your contractor ruin your costly in-floor heating system as ours did
RIGID FOAM USE INDOORS - fire safety and fire barriers
Roof ventilation and how it works with building insulation. See:
-   ROOF VENTING ENERGY SAVING DETAILS
    ROOF VENTING NEEDED?
    ROOF VENTILATION SPECIFICATIONS
SLAB INSULATION, PASSIVE SOLAR
SLATE THERMAL MASS for SOLAR HEAT STORAGE
SOUND CONTROL in BUILDINGS - principles of sound transmission, soundproofing designs, materials, details
STRESS SKIN INSULATED PANELS - properties, construction, history, durability study
STUCCO OVER FOAM INSULATION - choices of insulation and support for stucco over foam insulation over masonry walls
SUPER HI-R INSULATION - properties, cost effectiveness, uses
SUPERINSULATION RETROFIT
Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation UFFI - history, hazards, public worries. Also see URETHANE FOAM Deterioration, Outgassing
Un-Vented Roof Solutions - How to Prevent Attic Condensation, Ice Dam Leaks, Roof Mold, & Roof Structural Damage in Buildings with Un-vented Roof Cavities
VAPOR BARRIERS & CONDENSATION in BUILDINGS - causes of and problems from building condensation; where and why to install vapor barriers, how to install vapor barriers in buildings
VAPOR BARRIERS & HOUSEWRAP - do we need to use house wrap products like Typar® and Tyvek®? How should they be installed?
VERMICULITE INSULATION - some may contain asbestos
VENTILATION in BUILDINGS - home page for complet list of building insulation & ventilation installation, specifications, guides, troubleshooting articles
VENTILATION, WHOLE HOUSE STRATEGIES - in depth article on methods to ventilate homes,types, concepts, design
Vermiculite Building Insulation & Asbestos
VENTILATION, WHOLE HOUSE STRATEGIES, including Guide to Sizing House Ventilation, Whole House Ventilation Table, Installation of Whole House Ventilation, VENTILATION, EXHAUST ONLY, Single-Port Exhaust Venting,, Multiport Exhaust Venting, Ventilating Heat-Pump Systems,, VENTILATION, SUPPLY-ONLY, Forced-Air Supply Ventilation and Multiport Supply Ventilation

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"Controlling Moisture in Log Homes" and the more general (but brief) DOE article series on moisture control:
Ice Dam Leaks in building attics and roof cavities, how to inspect for evidence of leaks, identify causes, and correct bad attic ventilation, improper roof venting, and these causes of attic mold or roof structure damage
"Minimizing Air Leakage in Log Homes"
"Ventilation", U.S. DOE, describes the purpose of building ventilation and three basic ventilation strategies:
"Weather-Resistive Barriers [copy on file as /interiors/Weather_Resistant_Barriers_DOE.pdf ] - ", how to select and install housewrap and other types of weather resistive barriers, U.S. DOE
"Vapor Barriers or Vapor Diffusion Retarders", U.S. DOE: how vapor barriers work, types of vapor diffusion barriers, installing vapor barriers
"Moisture Problems: Causes and Cures. Understanding moisture problems can steer you free of trouble", Steve Bliss: Building it Right, Solar Age, March 1983 p. 37, 38. -- Adapted with permission, from original material to form this web page article.

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The Home Reference Book - the Encyclopedia of Homes, Carson Dunlop & Associates, Toronto, Ontario, 2010, $69.00 U.S., is available from Carson Dunlop, and from the InspectAPedia bookstore. The 2010 edition of the Home Reference Book is a bound volume of more than 450 illustrated pages that assist home inspectors and home owners in the inspection and detection of problems on buildings. The text is intended as a reference guide to help building owners operate and maintain their home effectively. InspectAPedia.com ^® author/editor Daniel Friedman is a contributing author. Field inspection worksheets are included at the back of the volume.

Asbestos: How to find and recognize asbestos in Buildings - visual inspection methods, list of common asbestos-containing materials
Asbestos HVAC Ducts and Flues field identification photos and guide
Asbestos products and their history and use in various building materials such as asphalt and vinyl flooring includes discussion which draws on Asbestos, Its Industrial Applications, D.V. Rosato, engineering consultant, Newton, MA, Reinhold Publishing, 1959 Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 59-12535 (out of print).
Asbestos Identification and Testing References

Asbestos Identification, Walter C.McCrone, McCrone Research Institute, Chicago, IL.1987 ISBN 0-904962-11-3. Dr. McCrone literally "wrote the book" on asbestos identification procedures which formed the basis for current work by asbestos identification laboratories.
Stanton, .F., et al., National Bureau of Standards Special Publication 506: 143-151
Pott, F., Staub-Reinhalf Luft 38, 486-490 (1978) cited by McCrone

ASHRAE resources on building insulation, dew point and wall condensation - see the ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook, available in many libraries. The following three ASHRAE Handbooks are also available at the InspectAPedia bookstore in the third page of our Insulate-Ventilate section:
- 2005 ASHRAE Handbook : Fundamentals : Inch-Pound Edition (2005 ASHRAE HANDBOOK : Fundamentals : I-P Edition) (Hardcover), Thomas H. Kuehn (Contributor), R. J. Couvillion (Contributor), John W. Coleman (Contributor), Narasipur Suryanarayana (Contributor), Zahid Ayub (Contributor), Robert Parsons (Author), ISBN-10: 1931862702 or ISBN-13: 978-1931862707
- 2004 ASHRAE Handbook : Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning: Systems and Equipment : Inch-Pound Edition (2004 ASHRAE Handbook : HVAC Systems and Equipment : I-P Edition) (Hardcover)
  by American Society of Heating, ISBN-10: 1931862478 or ISBN-13: 978-1931862479
  "2004 ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment The 2004 ASHRAE HandbookHVAC Systems and Equipment discusses various common systems and the equipment (components or assemblies) that comprise them, and describes features and differences. This information helps system designers and operators in selecting and using equipment. Major sections include Air-Conditioning and Heating Systems (chapters on system analysis and selection, air distribution, in-room terminal systems, centralized and decentralized systems, heat pumps, panel heating and cooling, cogeneration and engine-driven systems, heat recovery, steam and hydronic systems, district systems, small forced-air systems, infrared radiant heating, and water heating); Air-Handling Equipment (chapters on duct construction, air distribution, fans, coils, evaporative air-coolers, humidifiers, mechanical and desiccant dehumidification, air cleaners, industrial gas cleaning and air pollution control); Heating Equipment (chapters on automatic fuel-burning equipment, boilers, furnaces, in-space heaters, chimneys and flue vent systems, unit heaters, makeup air units, radiators, and solar equipment); General Components (chapters on compressors, condensers, cooling towers, liquid coolers, liquid-chilling systems, centrifugal pumps, motors and drives, pipes and fittings, valves, heat exchangers, and energy recovery equipment); and Unitary Equipment (chapters on air conditioners and heat pumps, room air conditioners and packaged terminal equipment, and a new chapter on mechanical dehumidifiers and heat pipes)."
- 1996 Ashrae Handbook Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning Systems and Equipment: Inch-Pound Edition (Hardcover), ISBN-10: 1883413346 or ISBN-13: 978-1883413347 ,
  "The 1996 HVAC Systems and Equipment Handbook is the result of ASHRAE's continuing effort to update, expand and reorganize the Handbook Series. Over a third of the book has been revised and augmented with new chapters on hydronic heating and cooling systems design; fans; unit ventilator; unit heaters; and makeup air units. Extensive changes have been added to chapters on panel heating and cooling; cogeneration systems and engine and turbine drives; applied heat pump and heat recovery systems; humidifiers; desiccant dehumidification and pressure drying equipment, air-heating coils; chimney, gas vent, fireplace systems; cooling towers; centrifugal pumps; and air-to-air energy recovery. Separate I-P and SI editions."
- Principles of Heating, Ventilating, And Air Conditioning: A textbook with Design Data Based on 2005 AShrae Handbook - Fundamentals (Hardcover), Harry J., Jr. Sauer (Author), Ronald H. Howell, ISBN-10: 1931862923 or ISBN-13: 978-1931862929
- 1993 ASHRAE Handbook Fundamentals (Hardcover), ISBN-10: 0910110964 or ISBN-13: 978-091011096
Best Practices Guide to Residential Construction, by Steven Bliss. John Wiley & Sons, 2006. ISBN-10: 0471648361, ISBN-13: 978-0471648369, Hardcover: 320 pages, available from Amazon.com and also Wiley.com. See our book review of this publication.
Construction Waterproofing Handbook, Michael T. Kubal. Quoting:
... an all-inclusive, project-simplifying guide for waterproofing and construction professionals. This comprehensive answer-packed resource is loaded with the up-to-date, clearly-defined information you need on every project, including work on the building envelope, below-grade, above-grade, and remedial waterproofing.
Brick nogging used as soundproofing is mentioned in this article on Popular Forest
Brick Nogging, Historical Investigation and Contemporary Repair, Construction Specifier, April 2006. Historical use of brick in timber-framed buildings, drawing on the investigations of the Kent Tavern in Calais, VT. "Brick nogging is a European method of construction which was brought to the new world in the early-nineteenth century. It was a common construction method that employed masonry as infill between the vertical uprights of wood framing." -- quoting the web article review.
Photo of very rough in-wall brick nogging at an architects website
Dust from the World Trade Center collapse following the 9/11/01 attack: the lower floors of this building contained spray-on fire-proofing asbestos materials.
"Energy Savers: Whole-House Supply Ventilation Systems [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Whole-House_Supply_Vent.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11880?print
"Energy Savers: Whole-House Exhaust Ventilation Systems [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Whole-House_Exhaust.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11870
"Energy Savers: Ventilation [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Ventilation.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy
"Energy Savers: Natural Ventilation [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Natural_Ventilation.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy
"Energy Savers: Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Energy_Recovery_Venting.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11900
"Energy Savers: Detecting Air Leaks [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Detect_Air_Leaks.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy
"Energy Savers: Air Sealing [copy on file as /interiors/Energy_Savers_Air_Sealing_1.pdf ] - ", U.S. Department of Energy
Fiberglass: Indoor Air Quality Investigations: Health Concerns About Airborne Fiberglass: Fiberglass in Indoor Air from HVAC ducts, and Building Insulation
From the walls in, Charles Wing
Humidity: What indoor humidity should we maintain in order to avoid a mold problem?InspectAPedia Bookstore (Amazon.com)
Insulate & Weatherize (Taunton's Build Like a Pro), Bruce Harley. Review quoted:
An engineer who trains builders in energy-efficient construction, Harley offers a wealth of information that will allow readers to improve their home's efficiency, saving both money and natural resources. After an introductory section that explains the underlying principles of heat transfer, insulation, and air quality, Harley demonstrates basics such as weather-stripping and moves forward through advanced projects including insulation and major upgrades. Short "Pro Tips" as well as sections labeled "Trade Secrets," "What Can Go Wrong," and "In Detail" provide a great deal of helpful information. Increasing energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways for homeowners to save money
"Insulation: Adding Insulation to an Existing Home," U.S. Department of Energy - tips on how to do your own check for the presence of absence of insulation in a home
Insulation: Selecting Insulation for New Home Construction, U.S. Department of Energy - "Your state and local building codes probably include minimum insulation requirements, but to build an energy-efficient home, you may need or want to exceed them. For maximum energy efficiency, you should also consider the interaction between the insulation and other building components. This is called the whole-house systems design approach."
Insulation Types, table of common building insulation properties from U.S. DOE. Readers should see INSULATION R-Values & Properties our own table of insulation properties that includes links to articles describing each insulation material in more detail.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST (nee National Bureau of Standards NBS) is a US government agency - see www.nist.gov
- "A Parametric Study of Wall Moisture Contents Using a Revised Variable Indoor Relative Humidity Version of the "Moist" Transient Heat and Moisture Transfer Model [copy on file as/interiors/MOIST_Model_NIST_b95074.pdf ] - ", George Tsongas, Doug Burch, Carolyn Roos, Malcom Cunningham; this paper describes software and the prediction of wall moisture contents. - PDF Document from NIS
Nogging: See this photo of exposed bricks on a building exterior on a building exterior in Canada. [Thanks to Carson Dunlop, Toronto - see References below].
Piquet Wall Construction: See this photo of piquet wall construction - involving timber-framed wall construction with long top girts, diagonal timber bracing, and small diameter logs placed vertically along with concrete chinking to fill in the wall plane.
Plank House Construction: weblog from plankhouse.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/plank-house-construction/ and where plank houses were built by native Americans, see
Large 1:6 Scale Plank House Construction / P8094228, Photographer: Mike Meuser
06/12/2007 documented at yurokplankhouse.com where scale model Museum quality Yurok Plank Houses are being sold to raise money for the Blue Creek - Ah Pah Traditional Yurok Village project.
Principles of Heating, Ventilating, And Air Conditioning: A textbook with Design Data Based on 2005 ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals, Harry J., Jr. Sauer, Ronald H. Howell, William J. Coad. Quoting
... textbook for college level HVAC courses or independent study and review, especially when combined with the 1997 ASHRAE Fundamentals Handbook. Contains the most current ASHRAE procedures and definitive, yet easy to understand, treatment of building HVAC systems -- from basic principles through design and operation. Dual units of measurement.
Re-Bath, tub lining products is a bath tub relining manufacturer and distributor located in Tempe, Arizona - see rebath.com
Rubblestone Wall Filler: See this Lartigue House using exterior-exposed rubblestone filler between vertical timbers of a post and beam-framed Canadian building.
Super-Insulated Retrofit Book: A Homeowner's Guide to Energy-Efficient Renovation, Robert Argue
The super-insulated retrofit book: A homeowner's guide to energy-efficient renovation (Sun builders series), Brian Marshall
Understanding Ventilation: How to Design, Select, and Install Residential Ventilation Systems, John Bower, Quoting:
Understanding Ventilation is the only book that covers all aspects of exchanging the air in houses: infiltration, equipment selection, design, heat-recovery ventilators, sizing, costs, controls, whole-house filters, distribution, and possible problems that a ventilation system can cause--all in easy-to-understand language.
"Weather-Resistive Barriers [copy on file as /interiors/Weather_Resistant_Barriers_DOE.pdf ] - ", how to select and install housewrap and other types of weather resistive barriers, U.S. DOE
Weaver: Beaver Board and Upson Board: Beaver Board and Upson Board: History and Conservation of Early Wallboard, Shelby Weaver, APT Bulletin, Vol. 28, No. 2/3 (1997), pp. 71-78, Association for Preservation Technology International (APT), available online at JSTOR.
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