Biobased insulation offers significant advantages. Materials such as straw, hemp and miscanthus fit well with the energy- and carbon-neutral goals for 2050 (National Performance Agreements), with minimal environmental impact. But how do these materials respond to varying weather conditions and what is their impact on the indoor climate?
Takkenkamp Realty Preservers and Inscio
Inscio and Takkenkamp Group are working together to investigate this. Through accurate measurements in practice, we map the behavior of biobased materials in detail. We monitor biobased roof insulation with materials such as straw, hemp and miscanthus at various locations in the Netherlands. Our measurements include indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, temperature and humidity in the roof package, and moisture content in the insulation material.
With this data, we analyze comfort scores and perform dew point analyses to assess risks of condensation or mold formation.
WOnion
An example of our monitoring is at housing corporation Wonion, where we are investigating biobased insulation with local materials such as straw and hemp. This provides valuable insights into the performance of biobased materials under field conditions.
Our approach contributes to proving that biobased insulation is not only sustainable, but also technically feasible. This is essential to convince critics of the effectiveness of biobased materials under the right conditions. Moreover, our monitoring allows us to react immediately to anomalies, for example due to improper use of the property or maintenance problems, thanks to real-time access for both Takkenkamp Group and our clients.
"Measuring is knowing: through accurate monitoring of temperature, moisture balance and more, we provide concrete data that contributes to proof and quality assurance of biobased insulation."
