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Agha, R H and Kamara, J M (2017) Adaptations in traditional courtyard houses in Baghdad, Iraq. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 348–63.

Aigwi, I E, Egbelakin, T and Ingham, J (2018) Efficacy of adaptive reuse for the redevelopment of underutilised historical buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 385–407.

Austigard, M S and Mattsson, J (2019) Monitoring climate change related biodeterioration of protected historic buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(04), 529–38.

Baron, N and Cherenet, Z (2018) Perceptions and pathways of resilience in Addis Ababa. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 337–52.

Botti, A and Ramos, M (2017) Adapting the design of a new care home development for a changing climate. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 417–33.

Brown, L A and Cresciani, M (2017) Adaptable design in Olympic construction. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 397–416.

Conejos, S, Chew, M Y and Yung, E H (2017) The future adaptivity of nineteenth century heritage buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 332–47.

Fieldson, R (2017) The afterlife clause; towards a strategy for improved adaptation in retail property. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 364–79.

Heidrich, O, Kamara, J, Maltese, S, Re Cecconi, F and Dejaco, M C (2017) A critical review of the developments in building adaptability. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 284–303.

Herrera-Avellanosa, D, Haas, F, Leijonhufvud, G, Brostrom, T, Buda, A, Pracchi, V, Webb, A L, Hüttler, W and Troi, A (2019) Deep renovation of historic buildings. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(04), 539–53.

Higgins, D and Perera, T (2018) Advancing real estate decision making: understanding known, unknown and unknowable risks. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 373–84.

Huuhka, S and Saarimaa, S (2018) Adaptability of mass housing: size modification of flats as a response to segregation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 408–26.

Isaacs, N (2019) Evolution of sub-floor moisture management requirements in UK, USA and New Zealand 1600s to 1969. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(04), 366–94.

Kölsch, P (2019) Hygrothermal simulation of cathedral ceiling roofs with ventilated roofing tiles. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(04), 473–87.

Ladinski, V (2017) Designing for adaptability: The Gateshead Civic Centre. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 380–96.

Lee, I, Roppel, P, Lawton, M and Ferreira, P (2019) Design limits for framed wall assemblies dependent on material choices for sheathing membranes and exterior insulation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(04), 426–47.

Legnér, M, Leijonhufvud, G and Tunefalk, M (2020) Energy policy and conservation planning in Sweden: a longitudinal evaluation. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(04), 555–72.

Lynch, S and Proverbs, D G (2019) How adaption of historic listed buildings affords access. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(04), 589–605.

Macdonald, S and Arato Goncalves, A P (2019) Concrete conservation: outstanding challenges and potential ways forward. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(04), 607–18.

Nwachukwu, C V, Udeaja, C, Chileshe, N and Okere, C E (2017) The critical success factors for stakeholder management in the restoration of built heritage assets in the UK. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 35(04), 304–31.

Pelsmakers, S, Vereecken, E, Airaksinen, M and Elwell, C C (2019) Void conditions and potential for mould growth in insulated and uninsulated suspended timber ground floors. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(04), 395–425.

• Type: Journal Article
• Keywords: Retrofit; Moisture; Crawl spaces; Mould growth; Suspended timber ground floors; Void conditions;
• ISBN/ISSN: 2398-4708
• URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJBPA-05-2018-0041
• Abstract:
  Millions of properties have suspended timber ground floors globally, with around ten million in the UK alone. However, it is unknown what the floor void conditions are, nor the effect of insulating such floors. Upgrading floors changes the void conditions, which might increase or decrease moisture build-up and mould and fungal growth. The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the current global evidence and present the results of in situ monitoring of 15 UK floor voids. An extensive literature review on the moisture behaviour in both uninsulated and insulated suspended timber crawl spaces is supplemented with primary data of a monitoring campaign during different periods between 2012 and 2015. Air temperature and relative humidity sensors were placed in different floor void locations. Where possible, crawl spaces were visually inspected. Comparison of void conditions to mould growth thresholds highlights that a large number of monitored floor voids might exceed the critical ranges for mould growth, leading to potential occupant health impacts if mould spores transfer into living spaces above. A direct comparison could not be made between insulated and uninsulated floors in the sample due to non-random sampling and because the insulated floors included historically damp floors. The study also highlighted that long-term monitoring over all seasons and high-resolution monitoring and inspection are required; conditions in one location are not representative of conditions in other locations. This study presents the largest UK sample of monitored floors, evaluated using a review of current evidence and comparison with literature thresholds.

Rose, W (2019) Must attic ventilation be preserved in energy retrofits?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(04), 461–72.

Rupp, S H and Plagmann, M (2019) Characterisation of air permeability of common ceiling linings and penetrations. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 37(04), 448–60.

Sadikoglu Asan, H and Ozsoy, A (2018) The importance of user memory in understanding housing quality. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 427–46.

Warren-Myers, G, Judge, M and Paladino, A (2018) Sustainability ratings in residential development: a worthwhile endeavour?. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 36(04), 353–72.

Worthing, D and Organ, S (2019) Conservation management plans. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation, 38(04), 573–88.