Titanium dioxide has been recently used in its nanometric form to develop smart products
and coatings on several building components so as to better preserve their visual aspect …

Rainwater runoff from building facades is a complex process governed by a wide range of
urban, building, material and meteorological parameters. Given this complexity and the wide …

Stones are among the most widespread traditional materials used in construction for both
structural and ornamental purposes, especially for Cultural Heritage monuments. Stone …

The purpose of this research is to assess and quantify the environmental effects on cement-
rendered facades in real-life service conditions. A holistic approach is proposed based on …

The effects of humidity on façade claddings are analysed based on the statistical results of
six similar expert inspection systems focused on adhesive ceramic tiling, natural stone …

In this study, a methodology for the service life prediction of architectural concrete facades is
proposed, following a research line previously developed for other types of claddings, to …

Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions
which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However …

Mutual interactions of building materials and environment taking place during their whole life
cycle result in various substances being released, transported, accumulated, degraded, and …

Based on a proposal for a classification system for anomalies and their probable causes in
natural stone cladding (NSC) an inspection plan was developed for recent buildings with …

An inspection and diagnosis support system is proposed for natural stone cladding (NSC)
on walls and pavements in order to systemize inspections and make them more objective …