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Effect of climate change on hygrothermal performance of timber framed wall with different insulation materials
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Education (2023-). University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu, Finland.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-1274-7115
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2025 (English)In: Building and Environment, ISSN 0360-1323, E-ISSN 1873-684X, Vol. 269, article id 112438Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Climate change, energy consumption, and carbon footprint goals pose challenges for the hygrothermal performance of Nordic building structures. Residential buildings in Finland, designed to last up to 100 years, must perform well under not only the current but also future climate conditions. Realized carbon emissions align with the RCP8.5 scenario predict a temperature rise of over 4 °C by 2100, resulting also in much higher moisture loads for buildings. This study validated numerical models with data from five insulation assemblies to assess their hygrothermal performance and mould growth under future climate conditions. Measurements conducted in a climate cabin over a 70-day period showed strong alignment with simulations. Using Finnish Moisture Design Years (MDYs) for various future climate scenarios, we found the critical point at the exterior side of the interior sheeting gypsum board. Mineral wool insulation inside the vapour barrier performed poorly under increased humidity, while organic insulations showed markedly better performance. Mould growth on tested organic insulations was predicted only in the RCP8.5 2080 scenario. Based on the studied options, optimal structures may combine linen or wood fibre inside and mineral wool outside the vapour barrier, with gypsum board having higher water vapour resistance to mitigate indoor humidity effects. 

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Elsevier BV , 2025. Vol. 269, article id 112438
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Bio-based insulation, Building design, Building durability, Experiment, Mould risk, Sustainable construction, WUFI
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-53529DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.112438ISI: 001389377400001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85211729562OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-53529DiVA, id: diva2:1924600
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