Summer performance of a ventilated roof component

A full-scale ventilated roof component was tested under real climatic conditions. Key constructional parameters, such as the air gap height and application or not of a layer of a radiant barrier, were examined during the tests and the performance of the component was assessed by direct comparison to...

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Published in:Energy and buildings 2006-06, Vol.38 (6), p.610-617
Main Authors: Dimoudi, A., Androutsopoulos, A., Lykoudis, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Double facade
Environmental engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Experimental testing
External envelopes
Roof
Summer thermal performance
Ventilated roof
Ventilation. Air conditioning
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Summary:A full-scale ventilated roof component was tested under real climatic conditions. Key constructional parameters, such as the air gap height and application or not of a layer of a radiant barrier, were examined during the tests and the performance of the component was assessed by direct comparison to a simultaneously operating conventionally constructed roof. The experimental results of the summer period are presented in this paper. The direct comparison with the conventional roof indicates significantly improved performance of the ventilated component.
ISSN:0378-7788
DOI:10.1016/j.enbuild.2005.09.006