Thermal Admittance (W/m2 K) the ability of a material to exchange heat with the internal space due to a change in temperature over a period of time (usually 24 hours). measured in W/m2 K (temperature is the difference between the mean value and actual value within the space at a specific point in time) It is high for heavyweight construction, and low for insulation i hi h f h i ht t ti d l f i l ti
Thermal Admittance is influenced by: Thermal capacity Conductivity Density Surface resistance Ultimately admittance has an upper limit determined by the rate of heat transfer from the materials surface to the adjacent air though this can be increased through ventilation providing convective heat transfer.
Insulation
Residential Insulation zones
The R value = resistance to heat flow. Superinsulate, Build Tight, Ventilate Right
R-4
R-4
R-4
R-2
R-1 R1
R-3 R-3
R-2
R-2
R-2 R2
Insulation
Insulation
Insulation
Non Residential Insulation Recommendations (R Values)
Insulation Type
R per inch
Insulation
Insulation
R-34 Straw Bale Wall Section Guest House, Sonoita, AZ, Bill Cook
Moveable insulation
Breathable insulation
Roof battens and counter battens Roofing Felt bitumen impregnated fiberboard 9/16 plasterboard Interlocking clay pantiles 8 cellulose insulation Vapor control sheathing Walls 1 vertical timber board and batt cladding on battens and counter battens Breather paper bitumen impregnated fiberboard 8 cellulose insulation 1/8 medium board sheathing 9/16 plasterboard