| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6723032 | Construction and Building Materials | 2014 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The paper presents the results of a laboratory investigation on the hygric properties of five hemp insulation materials commercially available in the UK. The hemp fibre content varies between 30% and 95% in the total fibre content of the insulation materials examined. The adsorption-desorption isotherm, moisture buffer value, vapour diffusion resistance factor and water absorption coefficient were determined for the insulation materials investigated. The results showed that the hygric properties of the hemp insulation materials could vary widely depending on the constituents and fibrous structure. The considerable differences noted in the hygric properties of the insulation materials examined could potentially influence their hygrothermal performance as part of a building thermal envelope.
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Authors
Eshrar Latif, Simon Tucker, Mihaela Anca Ciupala, Devapriya Chitral Wijeyesekera, Darryl Newport,