Hygrothermal Performance of Exterior Insulation Solutions with Thick Plaster Systems (ETICS) Under Accelerated Weathering in Climate Chamber
Modern ETICS plasters work well only when the exterior surface is fully watertight; they fail if moisture – whether trapped in-wall or from leaks – is present behind the plaster. Additionally, ETICS is unsuitable for historic buildings because its modern Dinish and visible insulation patterns clash with the building’s...