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The comparative in situ hygrothermal performance of Hemp and Stone Wool insulations in vapour open t...

The comparative in situ hygrothermal performance of Hemp and Stone Wool insulations in vapour open t...

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The comparative in situ hygrothermal performance of Hemp and Stone Wool insulations in vapour open timber frame wall panels

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The comparative in situ hygrothermal performance of Hemp and Stone Wool insulations in vapour open timber frame wall panels

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Elsevier Ltd

Journal title

Construction & building materials, 2014-12, Vol.73, p.205-213

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English

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Elsevier Ltd

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•U-value of the Hemp and Stone Wool wall panels was lower than the calculated U-value.•Increased U-value is plausibly due to moisture activity and variable heat capacity.•Placement of heat flux sensors along the panels’ depth influences U-value at high moisture load.•Interstitial condensation is likely in the Stone Wool wall panel at high internal...

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The comparative in situ hygrothermal performance of Hemp and Stone Wool insulations in vapour open timber frame wall panels

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TN_cdi_gale_infotracmisc_A394180665

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_gale_infotracmisc_A394180665

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ISSN

0950-0618

DOI

10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2014.09.060

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