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Table 3 Summarized measurement results of the U value of the flat roof for three different conditions regarding the roof layers

From: Decreasing the energy demand in public buildings using nature-based solutions: case studies from Novi Sad (Republic of Serbia) and Osijek (Republic of Croatia)

Measurement description

Measurement period

Average outdoor temperature

Average indoor temperature

Average temperature difference

U value (sensor set 1)

U value (sensor set 2)

Difference between sensors

Difference regarding previous condition of flat roof—sensor set 1

Difference regarding the previous condition of flat roof—sensor set 2

°C

°C

°C

W/m2K

W/m2K

%

%

%

M1—flat roof before building energy refurbishment

20.12.2019–2.1.2020

5.36

27.45

22.09

1.4993

1.6384

− 9%

M2—flat roof after application of thermal insulation

5.1.2021–28.1.2021

3.93

27.81

23.88

0.3706

0.3645

2%

75%

78%

M3—flat green roof

20.1.2023–2.2.2023

1.97

17.75

15.78

0.1156

0.1823

− 58%

69%

50%