Climatic materials - The Ecology of Building Materials - page 256

Table 14.2: Properties of climatic materials and their use

Temperature regulation Moisture regulation Air regulation

Thermal Thermal Thermal Sealing Even Sealing

insulation capacity reflection moisture

Snow Limited use

Metal foil Limited use Limited use

Lightweight concrete In general use Limited use Limited use

(aerated or with
hygroscopic
aggregate)

Expanded minerals Limited use Limited use

Expanded clay In general use In general use

(expanded clay can be
used as a capillary
break)

Foamglass In general use Limited use

Foamed concrete Limited use Limited use

Mineral wool In general use

Plasterboard Limited use Limited use In general use

Porous brick Limited use Limited use