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Different methods for the modelling of thermal bridges into energy simulation programs: Comparisons of accuracy for flat heterogeneous roofs in Italian climates

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  • Ascione, Fabrizio
  • Bianco, Nicola
  • Rossi, Filippo de’
  • Turni, Gianluca
  • Vanoli, Giuseppe Peter

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Thermal bridges are weak areas of the building envelope, determining heat flows higher than those characterizing the common dispersing surfaces (i.e., walls without discontinuities). This phenomenon induces uncontrolled thermal losses and hygiene problems, connected to the possible vapor condensation and mold growth.

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  • Ascione, Fabrizio & Bianco, Nicola & Rossi, Filippo de’ & Turni, Gianluca & Vanoli, Giuseppe Peter, 2012. "Different methods for the modelling of thermal bridges into energy simulation programs: Comparisons of accuracy for flat heterogeneous roofs in Italian climates," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 97(C), pages 405-418.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:97:y:2012:i:c:p:405-418
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2012.01.022
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