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- Title
The Potential of the Reed as a Regenerative Building Material—Characterisation of Its Durability, Physical, and Thermal Performances.
- Authors
Malheiro, Raphaele; Ansolin, Adriana; Guarnier, Christiane; Fernandes, Jorge; Amorim, Maria Teresa; Silva, Sandra Monteiro; Mateus, Ricardo
- Abstract
Knowing the properties of vernacular materials is crucial to heritage conservation and to develop innovative solutions. Reed, considered to be a carbon-neutral and a carbon dioxide sink material, has been used for centuries for diverse uses. Its high availability and properties made it a popular building material, including in Portuguese vernacular architecture. An experimental investigation was conducted to evaluate the physical performance, thermal performance, and durability of the reed found in Portugal since the characterisation of this material was not found in previous studies. The influence of geometric characteristics and the presence of nodes on these properties were also analysed, and the results showed that they are irrelevant. The studied reeds were found to have an adequate thermal performance to be used as thermal insulation. Their thermal resistance (1.8 m2·°C/W) and thermal conductivity (0.06 W/m·°C) are under the requirements defined by Portuguese regulations on thermal insulation materials. Overall, the physical characteristics (moisture content, density, and retraction) are compatible to its use in the construction. Concerning durability, there was only a trend for mould growth in particular environments. The results provide valuable data to be considered in the development of new construction products based on this natural and renewable material. Additionally, considering the studied samples, the reed found in Portugal has characteristics suitable for use as a building material, especially as a thermal insulation material.
- Subjects
PORTUGAL; INSULATING materials; CARBON dioxide sinks; VERNACULAR architecture; DURABILITY; THERMAL insulation; CONSTRUCTION materials; MECHANICAL properties of condensed matter
- Publication
Energies (19961073), 2021, Vol 14, Issue 14, p4276
- ISSN
1996-1073
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/en14144276