TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - Performance of fire breaks installed within EPS-insulated façade systems
JO  - Fire and materials
A1  - Lalu, Octavian
A1  - Lennon, Tom
A1  - Darmon, Ruxandra
A1  - Anghel, Ion
SP  - 638
EP  - 647
VL  - 45
IS  - 5
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0308-0501
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/fam.2972
ID  - ref1
ER  -