Integrated methodology for evaluation of energy performance of the building enclosures: Part 5—application of the proposed hygrothermal characterization

Abstract

In part 4 of this article series, we have proposed a set of simple tests that is sufficient for estimating material characterization needed for input to advanced hygrothermal models for use in practical applications. Now, we apply this method to the experimental product that was intentionally designed to contain a large fraction of micropores for achieving moisture storage higher than that of traditional Portland cement plaster. The material, called here, eco-wrap or climatic stucco (in contrast to Portland cement plaster), has less cement than natural cement and lime combined and a large fraction of recycled materials.