[GSBN] Fwd: temp & humidity swing reductions with earthen materials

[ejgeorge at riseup.net]

Hi all,

Thought this might make for some interesting reading - several papers  
recently forwarded to me on use of earthen materials for indoor  
relative humidity control and temperature buffering.

"Tim Padfield Museum Document" is a Danish study that analyzes the  
suitability of using lime and clay plasters for maintaining RH levels  
in museum (or similar settings).

"AdobeUSA2009 Tim White Final Paper" examines "the effects earthern  
plaster and exterior lime stucco have on controlling humidity and  
temperature in building envelopes."

"Adobe and latent heat a critical component for newsletter" summarizes  
a series of six studies comparing thermal comfort differences of adobe  
vs. cinder block buildings.

I've only recently ever heard Ceasar's Stucco - anyone out there  
familiar with them?
http://www.romanstucco.com/


ej


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I have attached some papers for you on reduction in temperature and humidity
swings in building envelopes.  There are some amazing things taking place
with traditional Earthen and Lime plasters.  It just so happens that they
work great with straw bale buildings.

Enjoy the reading,



Tim White

Working Engineer, CEO

Caesars Stucco, LLC

2388 Camino Capitan #4

Santa Fe, NM 87505

970-946-1204


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