THERMAL AND MOISTURE CHARACTERISTICS IN INSULATED WALL OF CONVENTIONAL WOODEN HOUSE

—Simulation of full-scale insulated wall experiment with airflow in porous building elements—

Abstract

A simulation program was developed to determine the thermal and moisture characteristics in an insulated wall where airflow may occur. The calculated result was compared with the experimental results for full-scale insulated wall. Results suggested that there may be some difference in permeability or space between insulating material and other material. The validity of the simulation program was also assessed. Using this simulation program, we will be able to calculate temperature and humidity inside the wall, when measured temperature and humidity are available.