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Performance characteristics and practical applications of common building thermal insulation materials

Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
10283280 Building and Environment 2005 14 Pages PDF
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to present an overview of the basic principles of thermal insulation and to survey the most commonly used building insulation materials, their performance characteristics and proper applications.
Keywords
Vapor retarderThermal massBuildingsReflective insulationThermal insulationMoisture control
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Performance characteristics and practical applications of common building thermal insulation materials
Authors
Dr. Mohammad S. Al-Homoud,
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Building and Environment
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