@article{ref1,
title="Performance of fire breaks installed within EPS-insulated façade systems",
journal="Fire and materials",
year="2021",
author="Lalu, Octavian and Lennon, Tom and Darmon, Ruxandra and Anghel, Ion",
volume="45",
number="5",
pages="638-647",
abstract="External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are used in most European countries for the thermal rehabilitation of existing buildings or as a method to improve the thermal performance of new constructions. This paper describes an ad-hoc intermediate-scale experimental study to evaluate the behavior of ETIC systems in case of a fire and shows the impact of different positions and types of fire breaks on global performance. The intention of this experimental intermediate scale methodology is to be used as a screening test and not to replace or reproduce the large-scale testing regime. The results of this study show that interruption of the combustible insulation may have a contribution in limiting the vertical fire spread and can significantly reduce the damaged area affected by the heat exposure.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0308-0501",
doi="10.1002/fam.2972",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.2972"
}