The hygrothermal performance of external walls with inside insulation

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Contributors

  • Horst Stopp - , Hochschule Lausitz (FH), University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Peter Strangeld - , Hochschule Lausitz (FH), University of Applied Sciences (Author)
  • Heiko Fechner - , Chair of Building Physics (Author)
  • Peter Häupl - , Chair of Building Physics (Author)

Abstract

On one hand, interior insulation is a risky method. On the other hand, there is no other method to improve the heating energy and comfort situation of existing buildings when their facades are to be preserved. For more than ten years, a team has been dealing with the special questions concerning interior insulation systems in order to develop design and methods of execution for them. As a result, it was found that with new materials and new technologies, inside insulation can be a viable method. However, the hygrothermal situation must be evaluated to avoid damage and to quantify the heat transmission losses. Using a model developed for the numerical simulation of the coupled heat, air, and moisture transfer, the authors calculated temperature and moisture fields, heat flow densities, and hygroscopic and overhygroscopic moisture contents. Different insulation materials (foams, wools, calcium silicates, wooden materials, and plasters) with various thermophysical properties and details of window area and embedded beam heads have been investigated, including the impact of heating pipes. In parallel, a comprehensive experimental work was done to validate the computer model and the calculated results. These investigations are shown to be necessary to confirm new ideas and to develop materials with improved properties.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBuildings VIII
PublisherAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
ISBN (electronic)1883413966, 9781883413965
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2001
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesThermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Buildings - International Conference

Conference

Title8th International Conference on Thermal Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings 2001
Duration2 - 7 December 2001
CityClearwater
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0003-0771-6370/work/142251606

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