The thesis deals with the problem of excessive humidity in the indoor environment of a single-family house. The aim is to analyse the influence of the indoor and outdoor environment on the growth and development of mould and to identify suitable solutions to prevent it, using measurements of microclimatic parameters and calculations of building physics parameters. The working method included i) recording critical points of the internal part of the building envelope where there is visible mould ii) measuring thermal and humidity conditions in the structural envelope iii) recording occupant activity and behaviour. The results were then analysed to determine the response of the structural envelopes to mould growth and development. The results of the measurements were compared with the results of the U-Wert software where the calculated thermal transmittance for the considered external wall structural envelope was U = 1.50 W/(m2K), which exceeds the maximum allowed value of 0.28 W/(m2K) according to the old legislation [20] and 0.18 W/(m2K) according to the new legislation [21]. The fRsi factor was also calculated in accordance with SIST EN ISO 13788:2013 [8], which is a measure of the risk of mould growth. The results also showed that the fRsi factor did not exceed the minimum threshold value of 0.75. Therefore, during the measurement period, there was a risk of mould growth and water vapour condensation on the surface. The measurements and calculations showed that the building envelope needed additional thermal insulation (at least 12 cm to meet the old legal requirements [20] and at least 20 cm to meet the new legal requirements [21]) and a vapour barrier. Not only would this allow the building envelope to achieve the required U-factor, but also a higher surface temperature during the heating season (20.2 °C under the old requirements and 20.8 °C under the new requirements). What is more, the fRsi factor would become higher than the minimum limit value, thus reducing the risk of mould growth and development. In addition to the building and technical measures, it is proposed to raise the awareness of the occupants on measures to prevent mould, such as regular ventilation, avoiding drying of laundry inside the building or moving furniture away from external walls.
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