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Developing a methodology to assess mould growth hidden behind internal wall insulation
Internal wall insulation is one of the few and possibly, the only feasible solution to efficiently reduce heat losses through the external walls of buildings where the application of external insulation is not an option, for example in conservation areas. However, the application of this intervention entails risks and may lead to unintended consequences, such as moisture accumulation and mould growth (1,2). Currently, no international standards and regulations exist to evaluate these hazards via nondestructive inspections. The present study aimed to design and propose a nondisruptive methodology for the assessment of mould growth in confined spaces such as air gaps and cavities within exterior constructions. The proposed method involved air sampling through impaction for the collection of data and culture-based techniques for their analysis.
Developing a methodology to assess mould growth hidden behind internal wall insulation
Internal wall insulation is one of the few and possibly, the only feasible solution to efficiently reduce heat losses through the external walls of buildings where the application of external insulation is not an option, for example in conservation areas. However, the application of this intervention entails risks and may lead to unintended consequences, such as moisture accumulation and mould growth (1,2). Currently, no international standards and regulations exist to evaluate these hazards via nondestructive inspections. The present study aimed to design and propose a nondisruptive methodology for the assessment of mould growth in confined spaces such as air gaps and cavities within exterior constructions. The proposed method involved air sampling through impaction for the collection of data and culture-based techniques for their analysis.
Developing a methodology to assess mould growth hidden behind internal wall insulation
Efthymiopoulos, S (Autor:in) / Altamirano, H (Autor:in) / Marincioni, V (Autor:in)
14.09.2020
In: Proceedings of CIBSE Virtual Technical Symposium 2020. CIBSE (2020)
Paper
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
DDC:
690
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