Applying internal insulation in post-war prefab housing : Understanding and mitigating the hygrothermal risks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.08.035
Abstract: Abstract The ‘Airey-system’ is a post-war prefab construction system which has recently gained heritage significance recognition. As a result, recent refurbishments have shifted from applying exterior insulation to applying internal insulation in dwellings constructed with… read more here.
Keywords: applying internal; insulation; mould growth; post war ... See more keywords
Mould growth criteria and design avoidance approaches in wood-based materials – A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2017.05.204
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a systematic literature review about the development of criteria and models representing mould growth in wood-based materials. First, results from experimental research regarding factors governing mould growth are discussed; afterwards, they… read more here.
Keywords: wood based; design; mould growth; review ... See more keywords
Wood sheathing durability from moisture sorption isotherm variability due to age and temperature
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2020.121672
Abstract: Abstract Hygrothermal modelling can be superior to experimental work in exploring durability of building components and assemblies, however, these models require accurate material property inputs. The results of hygrothermal models can be used to calculate… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; mould growth; age temperature; sorption ... See more keywords
How well do mould models predict mould growth in buildings, considering the end-user perspective?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102301
Abstract: Abstract Mould growth results from a complex interaction between environmental factors, material properties, and mould fungi characteristics. These interactions must be considered during the design, construction and maintenance of a building to prevent growth. Mould… read more here.
Keywords: growth; end user; well mould; building ... See more keywords
Numerical estimation of mould growth on common single-family house building envelopes in boreal conditions
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DOI: 10.1080/19648189.2016.1245632
Abstract: Building guidelines vary greatly from one country to another; hence, significant regional variations in climate patterns should be acknowledged in building design. This study applied the mathematical mould-growth model to simulate common residential single-family building… read more here.
Keywords: growth; mould growth; single family; building ... See more keywords
Assessment of Mould Risk in Low-Cost Residential Buildings in Urban Slum Districts of Surakarta City, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings13051333
Abstract: Prolonged exposure to indoor dampness in dwellings triggers excessive mould, causing health problems for residents and damage to building structures. This study investigated dampness and mould growth in low-cost dwellings in the slum districts of… read more here.
Keywords: districts surakarta; slum districts; low cost; mould growth ... See more keywords