The Building

Building pre-intervention

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Platzbon

Historical farmhouse with no insulation or heating in the original structure. Renovation involved adding insulation while preserving historical elements.

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The Solution

Solution post-intervention

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What is the Solution?

12cm thick layer of lime-based insulating plaster, Röfix CalceClima Thermo for exterior plaster, Röfix CalceClima Ambiente and Röfix Smooth Lime for interior plaster.

Why Does it work?

Specifically, if the difference in thermal resistance is such that calcium silicate panels allow a 5 cm reduction in total thickness compared to the thermal plaster, a significant gain in habitable space is achieved. This is particularly important in contexts where internal volumetric space is limited, and every centimetre of recovered space can improve the functionality and liveability of the rooms.

PROS
  • Improved thermal performance, preserved historical elements, use of natural and regional materials.
CONS
  • Potential high costs and complexity of renovation process.
Insulation material
Röfix CalceClima Thermo
Insulation thickness
120
Thermal conductivity
0.067
Health issue
No harmful substances, use of natural materials.
Installation Method
Applied on exterior
Moisture Management and Technical Compatibility
Use of breathable lime-based plasters compatible with historical masonry.
Airtightness
Airtightness was achieved through the use of a continuous interior airtight membrane, carefully sealed at critical junctions such as window connections, service penetrations, and structural joints. This approach ensures a high-performance envelope and minimizes uncontrolled air leakage.

Before retrofit

After retrofit

Before retrofit
Wall thickness
740
After retrofit
Wall thickness
860
Before retrofit
Wall build-up
Plaster [20mm], Quartzphyllite [700mm], Plaster [20mm]
After retrofit
Wall build-up
Röfix CalceClima Ambiente and Röfix Smooth Lime [20mm], Quartzphyllite [700mm], Röfix CalceClima Thermo [120mm], Röfix CalceClima Fino [20mm]
Before retrofit
U-value
2.22
After retrofit
U-value
0.44

Assessment

Wall type
Masonry Wall
Insulation position
Outside
Moisture handling approach
Moisture-Adaptive (Variable Air Vapour Control Layer)
Plaster/imperfections
Yes
Wall thickness increase
Large Variation (> 4 cm)
Wall U-value
0.5 < U <= 1
Insulation type
Natural: mineral
Circular approach
No
Reversibility
No
Investment cost
Medium Low

Location

Brixen, Italy - 1330m
Climatic Zone:Dfb