Influence of finishing coatings on hygroscopic moisture buffering in building elements

• Tipo: Artigo em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2010

Autores

N. M. M. Ramos (Autor) FEUP; J. M. P. Q. Delgado (Autor) FEUP; V. P. de Freitas (Autor) FEUP

Revista

Título: Construction and Building Materials

Vol. 24 Nº 12

Páginas: 2590-2597

ISSN: 0950-0618

Editora: Elsevier

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Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências da engenharia e tecnologias > Outras ciências da engenharia e tecnologias

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ID Authenticus: P-003-0DN

DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2010.05.017

Abstract (EN): This paper reports the results of an extensive experimental characterization of the sorption isotherms, vapour permeability and Moisture Buffer Value (MBV) of finishing solutions that are commonly applied on buildings interior surfaces. The experimental and analytical procedures followed either international standards or well-established methodologies, supporting an innovative analysis of coated renders moisture behaviour. The results support the discussion on the relevance of finishing materials contribution to a room¿s hygroscopic inertia, and the influence of finishing coatings on that contribution. A renewed interest on the influence of hygroscopic inertia in the moderation of relative humidity variation was the main motivation for this study.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

Nº de páginas: 8