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• Vapour permeability gives the equivalent picture of water vapour penetration
under different pressures. This can vary according to the material's moisture
content and temperature, and is a decisive factor in the prevention of damage
caused by damp.

In the third section of this topic, the primary technical specifications are present-
ed in tabular form. Secondary specifications are not discussed further, even
though they are often a decisive factor in the choice between alternative materi-
als. Other physical properties such as bending strength, elasticity, expansion,
porosity, etc., will only be sporadically discussed.

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