Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments

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Autor(a) principal: Parracha, J.L.
Data de Publicação: 2022
Outros Autores: Borsoi, G., Veiga, R., Flores-Colen, I., Nunes, Lina, Viegas, C.A., Moreira, L.M., Dionísio, A., Gomes, M. Glória, Faria, P.
Tipo de documento: Artigo
Idioma: eng
Título da fonte: Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)
Texto Completo: http://hdl.handle.net/10451/55861
Resumo: External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However, significant anomalies can be detected on ETICS facades, in some cases shortly after the application of these systems. This study intends to evaluate and compare the durability of six commercially available ETICS after two years of outdoor exposure at both urban and maritime conditions in Portugal. The systems were characterized by means of non-destructive testing (i.e., visual and microscopic assessment, water transport properties, thermal conductivity, surface roughness), thus allowing to evaluate the performance loss throughout natural aging. The bio-susceptibility and aesthetic properties (color and gloss) were also investigated. Results showed that the performance and durability of the complete system is significantly affected by the rendering system formulation. The lime-based specimens obtained the highest rate of mold development after one year of aging in a maritime environment, becoming considerably darker and with lower surface gloss. Fungal analysis of this darkish stained area indicated the presence of mold species of the genera Alternaria, Didymella, Cladosporium and Epicoccum, and yeasts of the genera Vishniacozyma and Cystobasidium. An increase of both capillary water absorption and water vapor permeability was also registered for the aged lime-based specimens. Acrylic-based systems obtained lower capillary water absorption after aging and greater dirt deposition on their surfaces, especially in urban conditions. These systems had also higher color variation and surface gloss decrease and slightly higher mold growth, when compared with those aged in a maritime environment. Finally, no mold growth was detected on the silicate-based specimens after two years of aging. However, these specimens obtained higher capillary water absorption and lower vapor permeability after aging, possibly leading to moisture accumulation within the system. Results contribute towards the development of ETICS with enhanced performance and durability.
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spelling Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environmentsExternal Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However, significant anomalies can be detected on ETICS facades, in some cases shortly after the application of these systems. This study intends to evaluate and compare the durability of six commercially available ETICS after two years of outdoor exposure at both urban and maritime conditions in Portugal. The systems were characterized by means of non-destructive testing (i.e., visual and microscopic assessment, water transport properties, thermal conductivity, surface roughness), thus allowing to evaluate the performance loss throughout natural aging. The bio-susceptibility and aesthetic properties (color and gloss) were also investigated. Results showed that the performance and durability of the complete system is significantly affected by the rendering system formulation. The lime-based specimens obtained the highest rate of mold development after one year of aging in a maritime environment, becoming considerably darker and with lower surface gloss. Fungal analysis of this darkish stained area indicated the presence of mold species of the genera Alternaria, Didymella, Cladosporium and Epicoccum, and yeasts of the genera Vishniacozyma and Cystobasidium. An increase of both capillary water absorption and water vapor permeability was also registered for the aged lime-based specimens. Acrylic-based systems obtained lower capillary water absorption after aging and greater dirt deposition on their surfaces, especially in urban conditions. These systems had also higher color variation and surface gloss decrease and slightly higher mold growth, when compared with those aged in a maritime environment. Finally, no mold growth was detected on the silicate-based specimens after two years of aging. However, these specimens obtained higher capillary water absorption and lower vapor permeability after aging, possibly leading to moisture accumulation within the system. Results contribute towards the development of ETICS with enhanced performance and durability.ElsevierRepositório da Universidade de LisboaParracha, J.L.Borsoi, G.Veiga, R.Flores-Colen, I.Nunes, LinaViegas, C.A.Moreira, L.M.Dionísio, A.Gomes, M. GlóriaFaria, P.2023-01-14T13:54:49Z2022-112022-11-01T00:00:00Zinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfhttp://hdl.handle.net/10451/55861engJ.L. Parracha, G. Borsoi, R. Veiga, I. Flores-Colen, L. Nunes, C.A. Viegas, L.M. Moreira, A. Dionísio, M. Glória Gomes, P. Faria, Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments, Science of The Total Environment, Volume 849, 2022, 157828, ISSN 0048-9697, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157828.10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.157828info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessreponame:Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos)instname:Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãoinstacron:RCAAP2023-11-08T17:03:00Zoai:repositorio.ul.pt:10451/55861Portal AgregadorONGhttps://www.rcaap.pt/oai/openaireopendoar:71602024-03-19T22:06:24.048458Repositório Científico de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (Repositórios Cientìficos) - Agência para a Sociedade do Conhecimento (UMIC) - FCT - Sociedade da Informaçãofalse
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
title Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
spellingShingle Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
Parracha, J.L.
title_short Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
title_full Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
title_fullStr Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
title_full_unstemmed Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
title_sort Durability assessment of external thermal insulation composite systems in urban and maritime environments
author Parracha, J.L.
author_facet Parracha, J.L.
Borsoi, G.
Veiga, R.
Flores-Colen, I.
Nunes, Lina
Viegas, C.A.
Moreira, L.M.
Dionísio, A.
Gomes, M. Glória
Faria, P.
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author2 Borsoi, G.
Veiga, R.
Flores-Colen, I.
Nunes, Lina
Viegas, C.A.
Moreira, L.M.
Dionísio, A.
Gomes, M. Glória
Faria, P.
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dc.contributor.author.fl_str_mv Parracha, J.L.
Borsoi, G.
Veiga, R.
Flores-Colen, I.
Nunes, Lina
Viegas, C.A.
Moreira, L.M.
Dionísio, A.
Gomes, M. Glória
Faria, P.
description External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However, significant anomalies can be detected on ETICS facades, in some cases shortly after the application of these systems. This study intends to evaluate and compare the durability of six commercially available ETICS after two years of outdoor exposure at both urban and maritime conditions in Portugal. The systems were characterized by means of non-destructive testing (i.e., visual and microscopic assessment, water transport properties, thermal conductivity, surface roughness), thus allowing to evaluate the performance loss throughout natural aging. The bio-susceptibility and aesthetic properties (color and gloss) were also investigated. Results showed that the performance and durability of the complete system is significantly affected by the rendering system formulation. The lime-based specimens obtained the highest rate of mold development after one year of aging in a maritime environment, becoming considerably darker and with lower surface gloss. Fungal analysis of this darkish stained area indicated the presence of mold species of the genera Alternaria, Didymella, Cladosporium and Epicoccum, and yeasts of the genera Vishniacozyma and Cystobasidium. An increase of both capillary water absorption and water vapor permeability was also registered for the aged lime-based specimens. Acrylic-based systems obtained lower capillary water absorption after aging and greater dirt deposition on their surfaces, especially in urban conditions. These systems had also higher color variation and surface gloss decrease and slightly higher mold growth, when compared with those aged in a maritime environment. Finally, no mold growth was detected on the silicate-based specimens after two years of aging. However, these specimens obtained higher capillary water absorption and lower vapor permeability after aging, possibly leading to moisture accumulation within the system. Results contribute towards the development of ETICS with enhanced performance and durability.
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