Abstract
Examples of organic insulation products are cellulose fiber, other
plant fiber, and animal wool. These materials, which are all very
hygroscopic, are associated with certain assertions about their
building physical behavior that need to be verified.Examples of
such assertions are: "A vapor barrier is not needed when using
organic insulation materials" and "Organic insulation materials
have a stabilizing effect on the indoor humidity".The paper
presents some numerical analyses of the hygrothermal behavior of
wall constructions and the occupied spaces they surround when an
organic insulation material is used. The following two main
problems are analyzed:· The risk of interstitial condensation in
typical building constructions with different vapor retarders when
either conventional or organic insulation materials are used.· The
influence on diurnal and seasonal indoor humidity variations when
using either inorganic or organic insulation materials in the
surrounding walls.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings, Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelope of Buildings VII |
| Place of Publication | Atlanta, GA, USA |
| Publisher | American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers |
| Publication date | 1998 |
| Pages | 109-121 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
| Event | Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VII Conference - Clearwater Beach, United States Duration: 6 Dec 1998 → 10 Dec 1998 |
Conference
| Conference | Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VII Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Clearwater Beach |
| Period | 06/12/1998 → 10/12/1998 |