Effects of climate change on rendered façades: expected degradation in a progressively warmer and drier climate—a review based on the literature

J Barrelas, A Silva, J de Brito, A Tadeu - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Climate change could have a significant impact on buildings if its effects are not properly
recognized. The consequences of climate action should be considered at the design and …

Toward the sustainable and efficient use of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS): a comprehensive review of anomalies, performance parameters …

JL Parracha, R Veiga, I Flores-Colen, L Nunes - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The identification of the main degradation agents and knowledge of the degradation
mechanisms and long-term performance of ETICSs are of fundamental importance for the …

[HTML][HTML] Diversity and distribution of microbial communities on the surface of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) facades in residential buildings

CA Viegas, G Borsoi, LM Moreira, JL Parracha… - International …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are frequently used to
enhance the energy efficiency of the built environment. However, stains of presumable …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal renders for traditional and historic masonry walls: Comparative study and recommendations for hygric compatibility

M Posani, R Veiga, VP de Freitas - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
To reach European climate neutrality by 2050, the strategic importance of retrofitting the
existing building stock is clear. For this scope, thermal rendering systems have emerged as …

[HTML][HTML] Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments

JL Parracha, G Borsoi, R Veiga, I Flores-Colen… - Science of the Total …, 2022 - Elsevier
Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions
which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of hygrothermal and natural aging on the durability of multilayer insulation systems incorporating thermal mortars with EPS and aerogel

JL Parracha, R Veiga, L Nunes… - Cement and Concrete …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study evaluated the durability of three innovative multilayer insulation systems
incorporating thermal mortars with EPS aggregates and silica aerogel granules after …

Impact of natural and artificial ageing on the properties of multilayer external wall thermal insulation systems

JL Parracha, G Borsoi, I Flores-Colen, R Veiga… - … and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Multilayer external wall thermal insulation systems are widely used in new constructions and
for the retrofitting of building façades. Despite the increasing use as constructive solution …

Influence of solar radiation on the surface loss of the painted statues in Grotto No. 3 of Maijishan Grottoes, China

R Wu, Y Ma, H Xie, X Wang, S Hokoi, Y Yue, J Hu… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The embedded hygrothermal environment of cultural heritages (solar radiation, temperature,
humidity, etc.) plays a significant role in their conservation and survival, especially in the …

Understanding sustainability of construction products: answers from investors, contractors, and sellers of building materials

J Michalak, B Michałowski - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Preventing environmental degradation and climate changes are some of the primary
challenges of our civilization. Changes to the construction sector, which consumes vast …

Hygrothermal aging behavior and flexural property of carbon fiber-reinforced polyethylene terephthalate glycol composites

W Li, X Zhao, Y Liu, Y Ouyang, W Li… - Textile Research …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Fiber-reinforced polymer matrix composites during engineering applications can be
influenced by critical environmental conditions (eg, water and temperature), probably …