Användande av diffusionsspärr vid tilläggsisolering av äldre byggnader med trästomme
In the current situation a big part ofthe settlements that exist in Sweden isin need of renovation and energyefficiency in order to survive.Therefore, also many of the older houseswith a wooden structure are in a need ofenergy efficiency, which can be done ina variety of ways, including addinginsulation.This project deals with whether the useof a diffusion barrier or a vaporbarrier affects a wall structure byadding insulation to an older house witha timber frame. The insulation materialswhich are concidered in thisinvestigation are mineral wool and woodfiber insulation. Efforts are focused onthe effects of moisture on theseinsulation materials.To demonstrate the differences thatarise the moisture measurement programWUFI have been used to simulate avariety of wall designs. These designsare developed in consultation with theconstruction carers who are active inthe industry.Using WUFI graphs illustrating themoisture levels of the wall structureswere obtained and from these conclusionsvould be drawn. The work demonstratesthe differences that arise when using adiffusion barrier or vapor barrier inwall construction. The differencesbetween an external and an internalinsulation is also depicted in thiswork. In addition, mineral wool and woodfiber insulation are compared.Conclusions drawn from the work is thatif you have an interior insulation themost advantageous is to use a diffusionbarrier in the wall construction. If youhave an exterior insulation, however,the most advantageous is to use a vaporbarrier with varying water vaporresistance.