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U-Value Calculation for Wall Assembly

The document discusses the determination of a wall's U-value. It provides the R-values of different components of a wall with 4 inches of mineral fiber batt insulation and wood studs. It calculates the total R-value of the wall as the area-weighted average of the insulation and structure R-values, finding a total R-value of 12.1725. This equates to a U-value of 0.0822 BTUH per square foot per degree Fahrenheit.

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U-Value Calculation for Wall Assembly

The document discusses the determination of a wall's U-value. It provides the R-values of different components of a wall with 4 inches of mineral fiber batt insulation and wood studs. It calculates the total R-value of the wall as the area-weighted average of the insulation and structure R-values, finding a total R-value of 12.1725. This equates to a U-value of 0.0822 BTUH per square foot per degree Fahrenheit.

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"U"-Values

Determination of Wall "U" Value


R1 "R" at Insulation 0.17 0.80 0.97 11.00 * 0.45 0.68 N/A N/A N/A N/A 14.07 R2 "R" at Structure 0.17 0.80 * * 4.38 0.45 0.68 N/A N/A N/A N/A 6.48

2 5 4 9 24 8 3 1 1 1 1

Outside surface, 15 mph wind Face Brick, 4" Air Cavity, 4" Mineral fiber batt insulation, R-11 Wood stud, nominal 2 x 4 Gypsum wallboard, 1/2" Inside surface, still air N/A N/A N/A N/A R total =

R = (% Area x R1) + (% Area x R2) - %Area at Insulation = 0.75 - %Area at Structure = 0.25 R= U=1/R Known U-Value = BTUH * sq. ft. * F 12.1725 BTUH * sq. ft. * F

U=

0.0822

BTUH * sq. ft. * F

12/29/2013

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