Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application

Sufficient airtightness of a building envelope is important both to ensure the overall energy efficiency of a building and to prevent moisture-related damage to the structure. Air leakages typically occur in the context of joints and perforations in vapor barriers installed inside walls and roofs. I...

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Main Authors: Tore Kolstad Linløkken, Stig Geving, Bozena Dorota Hrynyszyn
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Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Built Environment
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1411586/full
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description Sufficient airtightness of a building envelope is important both to ensure the overall energy efficiency of a building and to prevent moisture-related damage to the structure. Air leakages typically occur in the context of joints and perforations in vapor barriers installed inside walls and roofs. It is essential to give proper attention to details to achieve sufficient airtightness of building envelopes and joint’s durability. Sealing such building details with durable solutions is essential for ensuring sufficient airtightness overall. In recent years, adhesive tapes have increasingly been used for this application. However, there remains uncertainty regarding its performance in the long-term. The study offers an overview of the current state of the art by incorporating findings from a literature review including an analysis of established methods currently being used for evaluation of tape joint durability, as well as other experimental test methods. The aim of research presented in this paper is to contribute to the development of a test method with sufficient accuracy, reproducibility, and repeatability to be used in the development and certification of tape products and systems. Although the method in development displays limitations in terms of reproducibility, it is regarded as a promising concept. Through further development, the method is believed to be suitable for potential integration into wider evaluation programs addressing adhesive tape durability, supplementary to existing methods.
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spelling doaj-art-e3c67c944ec547039b529aecc488e8da2024-12-18T05:10:35ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Built Environment2297-33622024-12-011010.3389/fbuil.2024.14115861411586Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and applicationTore Kolstad Linløkken0Stig Geving1Bozena Dorota Hrynyszyn2Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), Trondheim, NorwayArchitecture, Materials and Structures, SINTEF Community, Trondheim, NorwayDepartment of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU), Trondheim, NorwaySufficient airtightness of a building envelope is important both to ensure the overall energy efficiency of a building and to prevent moisture-related damage to the structure. Air leakages typically occur in the context of joints and perforations in vapor barriers installed inside walls and roofs. It is essential to give proper attention to details to achieve sufficient airtightness of building envelopes and joint’s durability. Sealing such building details with durable solutions is essential for ensuring sufficient airtightness overall. In recent years, adhesive tapes have increasingly been used for this application. However, there remains uncertainty regarding its performance in the long-term. The study offers an overview of the current state of the art by incorporating findings from a literature review including an analysis of established methods currently being used for evaluation of tape joint durability, as well as other experimental test methods. The aim of research presented in this paper is to contribute to the development of a test method with sufficient accuracy, reproducibility, and repeatability to be used in the development and certification of tape products and systems. Although the method in development displays limitations in terms of reproducibility, it is regarded as a promising concept. Through further development, the method is believed to be suitable for potential integration into wider evaluation programs addressing adhesive tape durability, supplementary to existing methods.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1411586/fullairtightness durabilitybuilding envelopeexperimental test methoddurability of jointsadhesive tapes
spellingShingle Tore Kolstad Linløkken
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Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
Frontiers in Built Environment
airtightness durability
building envelope
experimental test method
durability of joints
adhesive tapes
title Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
title_full Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
title_fullStr Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
title_full_unstemmed Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
title_short Development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
title_sort development of a test method for adhesive tapes certification and application
topic airtightness durability
building envelope
experimental test method
durability of joints
adhesive tapes
url https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbuil.2024.1411586/full
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