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Thermal Inefficiencies in Building Enclosures—Causes of Moisture Related Performance Problems
In many buildings, thermal inefficiencies result in condensation problems. Some of these problems are readily visible, such as condensation on window surfaces, but some occur within our wall and roof systems. Condensation problems occur for several reasons, such as elevated humidity and stagnation of air. We will discuss condensation related moisture problems, their cause and proposed remedial options. We will focus on presenting investigative approaches and tools used to evaluate these inefficiencies such as visual observation, tracer smoke testing, infrared thermography as well as thermal analysis. We will discuss specialty building considerations using examples from past investigations. We will discuss considerations for structural retrofits for buildings such as blast resistance, seismic upgrades or structural retrofit for stabilization where the structural elements used form thermal bridges. We will discuss considerations for architectural features on buildings such as light shelves and sun shades and methods to reduce thermal bridging at these elements.
Thermal Inefficiencies in Building Enclosures—Causes of Moisture Related Performance Problems
In many buildings, thermal inefficiencies result in condensation problems. Some of these problems are readily visible, such as condensation on window surfaces, but some occur within our wall and roof systems. Condensation problems occur for several reasons, such as elevated humidity and stagnation of air. We will discuss condensation related moisture problems, their cause and proposed remedial options. We will focus on presenting investigative approaches and tools used to evaluate these inefficiencies such as visual observation, tracer smoke testing, infrared thermography as well as thermal analysis. We will discuss specialty building considerations using examples from past investigations. We will discuss considerations for structural retrofits for buildings such as blast resistance, seismic upgrades or structural retrofit for stabilization where the structural elements used form thermal bridges. We will discuss considerations for architectural features on buildings such as light shelves and sun shades and methods to reduce thermal bridging at these elements.
Thermal Inefficiencies in Building Enclosures—Causes of Moisture Related Performance Problems
Totten, P. E. (author) / Pazera, M. (author)
Fifth Forensic Engineering Congress ; 2009 ; Washington, D.C., United States
Forensic Engineering 2009 ; 43-54
2009-11-02
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
Thermal Inefficiencies in Building Enclosures-Causes of Moisture Related Performance Problems
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