Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
Durability with driving rain impact
Hygrothermics
| Measurement | Weathering, field experiments, durability |
| Measurement object | Whole wall segments on a building facing towards east or west |
Technical data
| Sample size | Individual wall segments have a width of 1.20 m and height of 2.80 m |
| Field test | Installation of a wall construction in a test building |
| Orientation to east and/or west | |
| Measured variables | Weathering of fibrous insulation materials under natural conditions by: Determination of pull-off strength Determination of dirt collection Dilatation tests Protection against driving rain |
Special features
| Accredited by DAkkS D-PL-11140-11-02 |
The laboratory has a flexible accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 Test laboratory moisture, mortar, radiation, emmissions |
| Test report can be issued |
More information
At a test building on the test field whole wall segments can be torn down and reconstructed. The building is air-conditioned in winter to an indoor climate of +20 °C and 50 % r.h. Test duration is at least a period of 6 month up to several years. Temperature and moisture measurements on the wall sequence can be used for validation of WUFI® simulations.