Improved heat insulation system (Mirrorpanel) for construction of wood buildings

Zoltán Pásztory

doi:10.1515/hf-2012-0198

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Improved heat insulation system (Mirrorpanel) for construction of wood buildings

Zoltán Pásztory

Published/Copyright: February 11, 2013

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From the journal Holzforschung Volume 67 Issue 6

Abstract

A new thermal insulation system (Mirrorpanel) based on an effective thermal insulation of the air by multiple heat reflection of the radiation heat flux was produced at the Innovation Center of the University of West Hungary. The system was created for wood frame structure buildings where the units of the framework provide the fixing points. In the panels of the new system, there are narrow air fields with high thermal resistance and the lamellae in the field have low surface emission properties, which reflect a considerable part of heat radiation. This system of heat reflection and the narrow air fields was formed with the help of stretched foils. Based on the results of tests gained from the small and medium-sized insulation panels, a life-size test building was constructed, where the performance and conduct of the Mirrorpanel can be continuously studied.

Keywords: energy saving; heat bridges; heat conductivity; recycled paper; wood frame structure; wood houses; wood panels

Corresponding author: Zoltán Pásztory, University of West Hungary, 4. Bajcsy Zs. Sopron 9400, Hungary

This study was supported by the environmentally conscious, energy-efficient building TAMOP-4.2.2.A–11/1/KONV-2012-0068 project. We express our cordial thanks to Lita C. Rule and Kristóf Mohácsi for their useful suggestions on the article.

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Received: 2012-11-6

Accepted: 2013-1-10

Published Online: 2013-02-11

Published in Print: 2013-08-01

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energy saving; heat bridges; heat conductivity; recycled paper; wood frame structure; wood houses; wood panels