Glossary

Basics of building physics

• Air changes (number)
• Filtration
• Vapour control ability
• Vapour diffusion ability
• Dew point, condensation
• Relative humidity
• Thermal envelope
• Thermal conductivity
• Thermal resistance

Building structures

• Inverted roof

Energy performance certificate

• Aggregated energy characteristic
• Primary energy
• Specific heat loss factor
• Energy performance certificate

Fire protection

• Fire hazard class
• Reaction to fire

Thermal insulation properties

• Load capacity
• Compressive strength
• Walkable
• Durability of compressive strength, compressive strength design value
• Closed cell polystyrene foam
• Thermal insulation