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Learning unitsInternal Insulation Quelle: Karl Peyrer-Heimstätt

Insulation and Façade Systems – Internal Insulation

Abstract

In this learning unit internal insulation is presented with its advantages and disadvantages. Practical tips for selecting appropriate insulation materials, for installation and the physics of buildings are given. Planning criteria and feasible insulation standards are described. An important section deals with quality assurance regarding airtightness and minimizing thermal bridging.

Objectives

On completing this unit students are able to …

  • name areas of application of internal insulation
  • compare different internal insulation systems
  • point out problem areas in internal insulation
  • apply quality criteria to insulation systems
  • evaluate individual wall insulation systems regarding their advantages and disadvantages

Autor_innen: Dr. Burkhard Schulze Darup, Dr. Katharina Zwiauer, Stefan Prokupek

Translation and editing: Magdalena Burghardt, Andrew Kilpatrick

Letzte Aktualisierung: August 2015

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This learning unit was funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.