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Insulation

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.

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Residential Insulation zones

Envelope Heat Flow: Resistance (R Values)

The R value = resistance to heat flow. Superinsulate, Build Tight, Ventilate Right

R-5 R-3 R-5 R-6 R-5 R-5

R-4

R-4

R-4

R-2

R-1 R1

R-3 R-3

R-2

R-2

R-2 R2

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Residential Insulation Recommendations (R Values)


R-values are given in units of ft F x h /btu

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R Values (U-factor or coefficient of heat transmission)

Non Residential Insulation zones

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Non Residential Insulation Recommendations (R Values)

Insulation Type

R per inch

Resistance values of Insulation Materials

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U Values (U-factor or coefficient of heat transmission)


a measure of the flow of heat through an insulating or building material: the lower the U-value, the better the insulating ability. expressed in units of Btu/hr- sq ft F. quoted for windows and doors. To reduce U-factors, manufacturers apply a lowemitance coating to glazing surfaces

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U Values (U-factor or coefficient of heat transmission)


In the US, values are normally given for ASHRAE winter conditions of 0F outdoor temperature 70F indoor temperature 15 mph wind no solar load

Resistance of selected insulation types

R-23 SSIC Wall Section Cascadia Prototype House, ESBL

R-34 Straw Bale Wall Section Guest House, Sonoita, AZ, Bill Cook

Seasonal Insulation Insulating ith t I l ti with water: snow

Moveable insulation

Night insulation in solar houses g

24-hr Average R-value of Glazing Insulation

Effect of Adding Night Insulation on Solar Savings Fraction

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

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