Internal Insulation in Historic Buildings
Guidelines for decision making concerning the possible use of internal insulation in historic buildings.
The RIBuild project summarizes the latest research on internal insulation in historic buildings transforming it into guidelines.
The guidelines are divided into two layers of knowledge; online guides addressing entrepreneurs, architects, building owners, craftsmen etc. and a research report presenting the latest findings and a more profound knowledge on internal insulation.
Guideline 1 —
Set your Goal
Guideline for setting the goal of application of internal insulation
The main goal of this guideline is to provide information for building owners and consultants to set the goal for application of internal insulation and relevant criteria that describe the goal.
Guideline 2 —
Know your Building
Guideline for determining whether a building is suitable for internal insulation
The main goal of this guideline is to provide support to the building owner or the building owner’s consultant to determine whether a building is suitable for internal insulation.
Guideline 3 —
Insulation systems
Guideline for selecting an internal insulation system
The main goal of this guideline is to provide information to the consultant on how to select an internal insulation system.
Guideline 4 —
LCA & LCC
Guideline for evaluating energy saving potential, environmental impact and life cycle cost (LCA/LCC)
The main goal of this guideline is to provide support to the building owner or the building owners consultant to assess the energy saving potential, the environmental impact and the life cycle cost of internal insulation solutions.
