The need of quality materials for thermal insulation and restoration of building constructions is without question an up-to-date subject. Considering the growing trend in the field of reduction of building construction energy intensity and reduction of CO2 production a general assumption at development of new thermal insulating plasters is the reduction of thermal conductivity and also reduction of density in mature conditions which results in general saving of raw materials necessary for production of 1m3 of applied plaster. Aim of the paper is to acquaint readers with results of research and development of "advanced" thermal insulating plasters obtained within the cooperation of Brno Technology University and Vienna Technical University. Main object of research works was a development of plasters that would show a very good ratio of thermal insulating and mechanical properties, low density, high durability and resistance to humidity and salt influences mainly in case of its possible applications within reconstructions of existing building objects with higher moisture content.

The article describes the results of research work carried out in cooperation between the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Brno and the Faculty of Civil Engineering in Vienna concerning the development and study of the behaviour of heat-insulation plasters on a silicate basis, in particular in the area of the transfer of heat and moisture in their structures. The main objective was to determine the capillary activity of the thermal moisture behaviour of the developed materials which can be source material for the further part of the research solution addressing the simulation of the behaviour of these thermal-insulating plasters in real constructions.