Abstract
Hygrothermal simulation software enables designers to assess the impact of insulation retrofits on solid walls before a retrofit project starts and help to avoid the negative effects on solid wall performance. However, the material databases used by the software lack information on the material properties of the traditional masonry used in Scotland. The hygrothermal properties of uncarbonated and carbonated lime mortar made with St Astier NHL2, NHL3.5 and NHL5 and Loanleven sand have been determined by laboratory testing. Thermal conductivity, sorptivity or water absorption coefficient by partial immersion, water vapour permeability (dry and wet cup), hygroscopic sorption, density and porosity results are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Conference Report: The 3rd International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings |
| Editors | Tor Brostrom, Lisa Neilsen, Susanna Carlsten |
| Place of Publication | Visby, Sweden |
| Publisher | Uppsala University |
| Pages | 71-79 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789151908380 |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Mar 2019 |
| Event | 3rd International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings 2018 - Visby, Sweden Duration: 26 Sept 2018 → 27 Sept 2018 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Historic Buildings 2018 |
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| Abbreviated title | EEHB2018 |
| Country/Territory | Sweden |
| City | Visby |
| Period | 26/09/18 → 27/09/18 |
Keywords
- natural hydraulic lime
- mortar
- hygrothermal properties