Modelling moisture distribution in wooden cladding board as a result of short-term single-sided water soaking

The aim of this study was to investigate progress of the moisture profile in wooden cladding board as a result of short-term single-sided water soaking. The study was based on a theoretical approach, after which the modelling results were compared to those of earlier published studies. On the basis of the results, the transverse moisture profile could be predicted using a transport model in which the air pressure and other resistance factors were compensated using an apparent surface emission coefficient. The modelling results were almost identical to the experimental observations. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.