Hygrothermal Behavior, Building Pathology and Durability

Book Overview

Reducing the Risk of Microbial Growth on Insulated Walls by Improving the Properties of the Surface Materials.- Biological Defacement of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS).- Effectiveness and Durability of Biocides in Building Coatings - Biological Aspects.- Hygrothermal Conditions and Mould Growth Potential in Cold Attics - Impact of Weather, Building System and Construction Design Characteristics.- Controlled Ventilation of Historic Buildings - Assessment of Impact on the Indoor Environment via Hygrothermal Building Simulation.- Degradation Control of Historical Walls with Rising Damp Problems.- Hygrothermal Performance and Damage Risk of Green Roofs.- Applicability of the Pull-Off Test: Teachings from a Large Sample of In-Situ Tests.- Moisture Robustness during Retrofitting of Timber Frame Walls with Vacuum Insulation Panels - Experimental and Theoretical Studies.- Wind Resistance Evaluation to Dynamic Response of Mechanically Anchored Waterproofing Membrane System.-

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642437885
• ISBN13: 9783642437885
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"