Hygrothermal performance of wood-hemp insulation in timber frame wall panels with and without a vapour barrier
- Submitting institution
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University of East London
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 17
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.04.025
- Title of journal
- Building and Environment
- Article number
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- First page
- 122-134
- Volume
- 92
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0360-1323
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
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- Year of publication
- 2015
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Request cross-referral to
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
- No
- Criminology
- No
- Interdisciplinary
- No
- Number of additional authors
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4
- Research group(s)
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3 - Sustainable Engineering and Construction
- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- Extremely limited research had been undertaken internationally into the hygrothermal performance of hemp and wood-hemp composite insulation in timber wall panels without a vapour barrier under real life conditions. The findings significantly contribute to the creation of new knowledge and understanding of the hygrothermal performance of the investigated wall panels under UK in situ climatic conditions, they influence the work of other researchers and the industry. Practical applications of these bio-based insulation materials have a major potential in creating healthier, more energy efficient and sustainable indoor living environments, and could be relevant internationally in similar climate conditions.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
- No
- English abstract
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