Sentences with phrase «insulation calculation system»

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«The major change and biggest saving was to build the external walls as single leaf hollow block, externally insulated with Rockwool EWI systems,» says Stuart, who commissioned Wufi calculations to be certain that Rockwool — in this case variously finished with Rockwool's REDArt Silicone and BrickShield external insulation systems, which features a real brick finish — would work with single leaf block walls in this climate.

The calculation is based on the following criteria: • size, geometry and exposure of the dwelling • materials used for construction • thermal insulation of the different elements of the building fabric • ventilation characteristics of the dwelling and ventilation equipment • efficiency, responsiveness and control characteristics of the heating system • solar gains through glazed openings of the dwelling • thermal storage (mass) capacity of the dwelling • the fuel used to provide space and water heating, ventilation and lighting • renewable energy generation In this article we look at some of the principal factors that impact on the BER.

• Day 1: Introduction to Passive House principles and economics, with an in - depth look at enclosure insulation & thermal bridging: principles, calculations, details, systems and components.