Theoretical Evaluation of Structural Insulated Panel Walls in Baltic Climatic Conditions

The reduction of construction costs as needed to increase productivity forces the introduction alternative solutions. Thus, share structural insulated panels for single-family houses is increasing. Despite fact it a widely used technology in USA, there significant information gap safe application Baltic climatic conditions. dynamic hygrothermal simulations DELPHIN was evaluate risks mold growth and interstitial condensation. city Riga selected hydrothermal performance SIP panels. different indoor air parameters were considered in-depth evaluation. It found that no harmful condensation risk stayed at relatively low level. However, wall orientation plays role whole year moisture accumulation dynamic.