The influence of the type of coating on thermally modified wood and the resulting durability of the surface treatment on a facadeShow others and affiliations
2024 (English)In: Journal of Building Engineering, E-ISSN 2352-7102, Vol. 91, article id 109629Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Many architects choose wooden façades to clad modern buildings, and Thermowood® is a popular choice for such applications. This study focuses on methods to prolong the “fresh” appearance of Thermowood® façades, specifically Thermo-ash (Fraxinus excelsior L.), Thermo-spruce (Picea abies (L.) Karst.) and Thermo-pine (Pinus silvestris L.). The study involves exposing three groups to natural weathering: one reference untreated group, one group with a thin-layer alkyd coating, and another with a thick-layer acrylate coating. The results indicated that a thick-layer acrylate coating was the most suitable treatment for Thermowood® surfaces, as this coating retained a better appearance and demonstrated superior coating durability. Furthermore, cost-benefit analysis (CBA) suggested a thick-layer acrylate coating proved to be the most suitable and cost-effective choice, based on architects’ desires, to maintain a “fresh/original” appearance.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2024. Vol. 91, article id 109629
Keywords [en]
Wood-façade, Thermowood®, Exterior, Durability, Cost-benefit analysis (CBA)
National Category
Wood Science Building Technologies
Research subject
Wood Science and Engineering
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-105507DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2024.109629ISI: 001325052900001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85193581226OAI: oai:DiVA.org:ltu-105507DiVA, id: diva2:1858534
Note
Validerad;2024;Nivå 2;2024-06-12 (hanlid)
2024-05-172024-05-172024-11-20Bibliographically approved