Performance of edge sealing systems used in moisture transport experiments
(2006) 3rd International Building Physics Conference p.193-199- Abstract
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Edge sealing is often used to assure one-dimensional moisture flow and a defined exposure area in moisture transport experiments. This paper deals with the performance of a number of edge sealing systems including wax-paraffin mix, epoxy adhesive, silicone and different tapes and films. The overall performance of the sealing systems includes vapor permeability and hygroscopicity, workability, thermal durability, flexibility, adhesion and risk of hydrophobation. The moisture-related properties are determined gravimetrically. The other properties are examined visually and qualitatively. Each of the properties of the edge sealing systems is rated and the overall performance is an assessment of all the single... (More) - Abstract in Undetermined
Edge sealing is often used to assure one-dimensional moisture flow and a defined exposure area in moisture transport experiments. This paper deals with the performance of a number of edge sealing systems including wax-paraffin mix, epoxy adhesive, silicone and different tapes and films. The overall performance of the sealing systems includes vapor permeability and hygroscopicity, workability, thermal durability, flexibility, adhesion and risk of hydrophobation. The moisture-related properties are determined gravimetrically. The other properties are examined visually and qualitatively. Each of the properties of the edge sealing systems is rated and the overall performance is an assessment of all the single properties. This comparative study shows that the best overall performance among the studied edge sealing systems were seen in the tapes and films, the mixes demonstrate a higher risk of hydrophobation. The advantages as well as the disadvantages of each system are discussed together with some recommendations on usage. (Less)
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- Svennberg, Kaisa LU and Segerholm, I
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- publishing date
- 2006
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- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- host publication
- Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering
- pages
- 193 - 199
- publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- conference name
- 3rd International Building Physics Conference
- conference location
- Montreal, Canada
- conference dates
- 2006-08-27 - 2006-08-31
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- wos:000242847800026
- scopus:56249095815
- ISBN
- 0-415-41675-2
- language
- English
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- yes
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abstract = {{Abstract in Undetermined<br/>Edge sealing is often used to assure one-dimensional moisture flow and a defined exposure area in moisture transport experiments. This paper deals with the performance of a number of edge sealing systems including wax-paraffin mix, epoxy adhesive, silicone and different tapes and films. The overall performance of the sealing systems includes vapor permeability and hygroscopicity, workability, thermal durability, flexibility, adhesion and risk of hydrophobation. The moisture-related properties are determined gravimetrically. The other properties are examined visually and qualitatively. Each of the properties of the edge sealing systems is rated and the overall performance is an assessment of all the single properties. This comparative study shows that the best overall performance among the studied edge sealing systems were seen in the tapes and films, the mixes demonstrate a higher risk of hydrophobation. The advantages as well as the disadvantages of each system are discussed together with some recommendations on usage.}},
author = {{Svennberg, Kaisa and Segerholm, I}},
booktitle = {{Research in Building Physics and Building Engineering}},
isbn = {{0-415-41675-2}},
language = {{eng}},
pages = {{193--199}},
publisher = {{Taylor & Francis}},
title = {{Performance of edge sealing systems used in moisture transport experiments}},
year = {{2006}},
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