Crawl Spaces in Arctic Climates

Bidragets oversatte titel: Krybekældre i Arktisk Klima

Kasper Cordt Olsen, Tommy Bunch-Nielsen

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Abstract

Crawl spaces in concrete are the most common foundation method in the Arctic area, but from a moisture point of view this construction is very problematic and problems with mould growth are abundant.
The main problem is water penetration from rock at the bottom of the crawl space and from earth surrounding the building as well as inadequate ventilation of the crawlspace.
Crawl spaces are the most obvious foundation method in the Arctic area and can often not be avoided. The task is therefore to improve construction methods to make them function under Arctic conditions. The improvements involve drainage, mechanical ventilation, insulation and the right combination of materials.
This paper will point out the problems in the crawl space construction method and point out possible solutions.
Bidragets oversatte titelKrybekældre i Arktisk Klima
OriginalsprogEngelsk
Publikationsdatomar. 2012
Antal sider7
StatusUdgivet - mar. 2012
Udgivet eksterntJa
BegivenhedArtek Event 2012 - Sisimiut, Grønland
Varighed: 13 mar. 201214 mar. 2012

Konference

KonferenceArtek Event 2012
Land/OmrådeGrønland
BySisimiut
Periode13/03/201214/03/2012

Emneord

  • krybekældre
  • skimmelsvampe
  • Arktis
  • Grønland
  • Kuldebro i bygningskonstruktion
  • fugt

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