This book analyzes the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), components that increase the thermal efficiency of buildings. Treating a topic that has largely been neglected, it explores the main cause of biological growth within ETICS. The results of two experimental test series are presented: (i) a long-term assessment of four facades covered with ETICS and (ii) an evaluation of the factors affecting the facades' hygrothermal behaviour. Furthermore, using a previously validated numerical model, it presents a sensitivity analysis of the...
This book analyzes the hygrothermal behaviour of external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS), components that increase the thermal effici...
This book presents state-of-the-art infrared thermography (IRT) applications with a focus on moisture assessment in buildings. Lastly, it demonstrates how IRT can be used to assess capillary absorption on a full-scale laboratory model and to assess moisture in walls due to wind-driven rain infiltrations.
This book presents state-of-the-art infrared thermography (IRT) applications with a focus on moisture assessment in buildings. Lastly, it demonstrates...
