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by Nicole
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:53 pm -1100
Forum: Material
Topic: Calcium Silicate
Replies: 4
Views: 8068

Calsitherm Adhesive properties

Hi there, thanks for the reply. I managed to get the following properties for the adhesive from the manufacturer:

Thermal conductivity [W/mK]0.93
Bulk density[kg/ m³]1410
Porosity [m³/m³]0.468
Spec. heat capacity[J/(kgK)]1059
Water vapour diffusion resistance 35
by Nicole
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:59 am -1100
Forum: Material
Topic: Calcium Silicate
Replies: 4
Views: 8068

Calcium Silicate

Hi there

I'm wondering if anyone has data for properties of the adhesive that is recommended to install Calcium Silicate insulation, such as Calsitherm?

Many thanks

Nicole
by Nicole
Thu Jun 09, 2011 2:40 am -1100
Forum: WUFI Ireland & UK
Topic: Punctured Vapour Barriers
Replies: 2
Views: 10538

Punctured Vapour Barriers

Hi Calina and Joseph I hope you are both well. I wasn't sure whether to post in this forum or the main one - no response as yet from main forum so trying you guys instead. My question is about using foil backed materials. I am using XPS Skin and Core from IBP database to represent Celotex as they ha...
by Nicole
Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:54 pm -1100
Forum: Material
Topic: Punctured Vapour Barriers
Replies: 0
Views: 5675

Punctured Vapour Barriers

Hi there I believe it is possible to model the effects of adding a hole to a vapour barrier, but I cannot remember how to do this. Is it using the Sinks/Sources menu? I have a second question - regarding humidities in bathrooms. When selecting the standard High Humidity setting (instead of user defi...