• Local loss coefficients inside air cavity of ventilated pitched roofs 

      Gullbrekken, Lars; Uvsløkk, Sivert; Geving, Stig; Kvande, Tore (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Pitched roofs with a ventilated air cavity to avoid snow melt and ensure dry conditions beneath the roofing are a widely used construction in northern parts of Europe and America. The purpose of this study has been to ...
    • Rain Intrusion through Horizontal Joints in Façade Panel Systems - Experimental Investigation 

      Støver, Eva Armstrong; Sundsøy, Marte Haugen; Andenæs, Erlend; Geving, Stig; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Façade panel systems with horizontal open joints are commonly used on larger buildings in Nordic countries. Excessive water intrusion through open joints may cause deterioration of the façade, a concern exacerbated by ...
    • Thermal Performance of Insulated Constructions—Experimental Studies 

      Gullbrekken, Lars; Grynning, Steinar; Gaarder, Jørn Emil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)
      Buildings that are designed to meet high-energy performance requirements, e.g., passive houses, require well-insulated building envelopes, with increased insulation thicknesses for roof, wall and floor structures. We ...
    • Vapour resistance of wind barrier tape: Laboratory measurements and hygrothermal performance implications 

      Johnsen, Ida-Helene; Andenæs, Erlend; Gullbrekken, Lars; Kvande, Tore (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)
      In the building industry, the interest into adhesive tape to achieve a more tight and robust building envelope has increased rapidly in recent years. With an increasing demand for energy efficiency in buildings, national ...