The identification of the main degradation agents and knowledge of the degradation
mechanisms and long-term performance of ETICSs are of fundamental importance for the …

Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) have been extensively
used for either new constructions or building facades retrofitting in the last decades. These …

Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions
which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However …

This study evaluated the durability of three innovative multilayer insulation systems
incorporating thermal mortars with EPS aggregates and silica aerogel granules after …

Preventing environmental degradation and climate changes are some of the primary
challenges of our civilization. Changes to the construction sector, which consumes vast …

Fire barriers are used to reduce the risk of fire spreading over façades. External thermal
insulation composite systems consist of mineral wool strips embedded in a layer of another …

In this work, two new face structures of the open-air protection fence were investigated,
where a method was proposed for analyzing the condensation of water vapor in the …

The localized deformation of finish coat materials occurs due to hygrothermal aging under
harsh service conditions, which adversely impacts the thermal performance and safety of the …

Granite cladding with dowel-pinned connections has been widely used in building envelope
systems; however, their loading behavior is not fully understood, particularly the correlations …

This paper deals with the issue of fastening sheet-metal components on the facades of
contemporary buildings that are massively insulated with external thermal insulation …