Agro-industrial wastes as building insulation materials: A review and challenges for Euro-Mediterranean countries
This study investigates the possibility of using agro-industrial wastes for building products,
mainly focusing on their insulation properties. A classification of bio-wastes is provided …
mainly focusing on their insulation properties. A classification of bio-wastes is provided …
Fungal contamination of building materials and the aerosolization of particles and toxins in indoor air and their associated risks to health: a review
It is now well established that biological pollution is a major cause of the degradation of
indoor air quality. It has been shown that microbial communities from the outdoors may …
indoor air quality. It has been shown that microbial communities from the outdoors may …
[HTML][HTML] Eco-efficient boards with agro-industrial wastes–Assessment of different adhesives
Laboratory tests were carried out to evaluate the feasibility of producing boards or coating
panels with good hygrothermal performance by using different agro-industrial wastes (grape …
panels with good hygrothermal performance by using different agro-industrial wastes (grape …
Effects of hygrothermal, UV and SO2 accelerated ageing on the durability of ETICS in urban environments
JL Parracha, G Borsoi, R Veiga, I Flores-Colen… - Building and …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) have been extensively
used for either new constructions or building facades retrofitting in the last decades. These …
used for either new constructions or building facades retrofitting in the last decades. These …
Thermal mortar-based insulation solutions for historic walls: An extensive hygrothermal characterization of materials and systems
M Posani, R Veiga, VP de Freitas - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Among thermal insulation solutions for historic walls, thermal renders and plasters appear to
be a very feasible option. Thus, this work analyses commercially available thermal mortars …
be a very feasible option. Thus, this work analyses commercially available thermal mortars …
Review of rainwater infiltration rates in wall assemblies
S Van Linden, N Van Den Bossche - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Detailed knowledge on expected infiltration percentages through various exterior cladding
surfaces is of importance when conducting hygrothermal simulations to evaluate the long …
surfaces is of importance when conducting hygrothermal simulations to evaluate the long …
[HTML][HTML] Diversity and distribution of microbial communities on the surface of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) facades in residential buildings
Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are frequently used to
enhance the energy efficiency of the built environment. However, stains of presumable …
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 …
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 …
which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However …
Toward the sustainable and efficient use of External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS): a comprehensive review of anomalies, performance parameters …
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 …
mechanisms and long-term performance of ETICSs are of fundamental importance for the …