HRAI RHLG MANUAL (2014 Ed) ADDENDUM: CSA F280-12 JUN 2018 UPDATE

CSA F280-12: JUNE 2018 UPDATE

Introduction
The 2012 edition of CSA F280 standard (CSA
F280-12) was first published in March 2012,
superseding the previous edition published in
1990.

Many changes in the 2012 edition of the

standard were introduced to reflect
advancements in building science and the
energy efficiency of new buildings and ensure
accurate calculation of residential space heating
and cooling loads.

Since its first publication in March 2012, several

revisions have been made to CSA F280-12
standard.

Date Revision
March 2014 Update No.1 was made
Corrections and fixes were made to
April 2016
CSA F280-12 spreadsheet calculators
June 2018 Update No. 2 was made

While HRAI Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain

Manual, Fifth Edition (2014 ed.) incorporates the
March 2014 updates made to CSA F280-12
standard, the manual does not address the June
2018 updates made to the standard.

This supplemental guide to HRAI Residential

Heat Loss & Heat Gain Manual, Fifth Edition is
intended to provide a summary of June 2018
updates made to CSA F280-12, and HRAI’s
interpretation of the updates.

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

This guide is a supplement to, and is intended to
Code references can be found in be read/interpreted along with the HRAI
blue boxes with solid lines Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Manual, Fifth
Edition (2014 ed.).

This is an HRAI’s interpretation of June 2018

updates made to CSA F280-12 (Determining the
Yellow boxes with dotted
Required Capacity of Residential Space Heating
borders direct readers to and Cooling Appliances), the reader should refer to
places where HRAI’s existing the standard itself for precise definitions of the
Residential Heat Loss & Heat requirements. (E. & O.E.)
Gain (RHLG) Manual (5th ed.)
and worksheets need to be
In addition, HRAI training may include additions,
revised deductions and alterations to the CSA F280-12
methodologies.

Readers should carefully read through this guide

and make revisions to HRAI’s existing Residential
Heat Loss & Heat Gain Manual (5th ed.) and its
worksheets by hand, as highlighted in red.

Design Environmental
Conditions
Assumed Facing Direction of The
Building If Actual Facing Direction is
Unknown

With June 2018 update, CSA F280-12 now tells

designers to assume the building orientation
CSA F280-12 Annex D, Note (2) having the wall with the most glazing facing
southwest, when the actual facing direction for
the building is unknown.

To reflect this revision, readers need to make the

below change to HRAI’s existing Residential
HRAI’s RHLG Manual Revision: Heat Loss & Heat Gain Manual (5th ed.)
Page 124, Note B
Note B: If you are designing a cooling system for a builder’s
house model without knowing which direction it will be
oriented, you should assume the orientation that results in
the wall with the most glazing facing south southwest.

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Cooling Systems

Sensible Heat Gain Due to

Ventilation

In the updated CSA F280-12 standard, if a heat

recovery ventilator or energy recovery ventilator
is used to provide continuous balanced air flow,
CSA F280-12 Clause 6.2.7 its Adjusted Total Recovery Efficiency (ATRE)
for cooling mode, is now used to allow for a
reduced sensible ventilation heat gain load.

Due to this update, HRAI’s ventilation heat gain

formula will now include the newly added term:
(1 - ATRE).
HRAI Worksheet Revision:
HRAI Residential Heat Loss and
Heat Gain Calculations VENTILATION HEAT GAIN
Formula Sheet (For Air Leakage / C (M) = 1.2

Ventilation Calculation) HGbv ent = C x PVC x HG∆T x (1 - ATRE) C (I) = 1.08

= x x x =

Case #1: Exhaust Only System (Section 12a)

Note about ATRE:
HGbv ent
Multiplier =
Adjusted Total Recovery Efficiency Building Conductive Heat Gain
(ATRE) can be looked up from
Home Ventilating Institute’s (HVI) Multiplier = =
certified-product directory
(https://www.hvi.org/proddirectory/
CPD_Reports/section_3/index.cfm) HGrv ent = Multiplier x Room Conductive Heat Gain
under HRV/ERV’s cooling mode
performance data.

If a ventilation system does not use Case #2: Direct Ducted System (Section 12b)
HRV/ERV (e.g. Exhaust-only C (M) = 1.2
system) or no ATRE is being Multiplier = C x HG∆T x (1 - ATRE) C (I) = 1.08
reported, then the designer should
assume value of zero for ATRE. Multiplier = x x =

Qv r = Room Ventilation Rate

HGrv ent = Multiplier x Qv r

Case #3: Central Forced Air System (Section 22)

adjusted total recovery efficiency of the HRV/ERV,HG

expressed as a fraction, orx zero
1.3 =if there
bv ent x 1.3 =
is no ATRE reported. (enter in Section 22)

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Heat Gain Through Transparent

and Translucent Building
Assemblies

Updated Solar Heat Gain Coefficient

(SHGC) Values on Tables 6F & 6G

Default solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC)

CSA F280-12 Tables 6F & 6G values on Tables 6F & 6G on CSA F280-12
were updated:

- “Low-E” coated double-glazed windows

Readers should keep in mind listed on CSA F280-12 Table 6F now have
that looking up manufacturer’s the default SHGC value of 0.47
windows specification sheet is
still the most accurate and
preferred method in obtaining - “Low-E” coated triple-glazed windows listed
SHGC values. on CSA F280-12 Table 6F now have the
default SHGC value of 0.40

As a result, SHGC values listed in existing

Tables 3 & 4 in Appendix A of HRAI Residential
Heat Loss & Heat Gain Manual, Fifth Edition
(2014 ed.), also need to be updated as well. This
addendum document includes replacement
pages for Tables 3 & 4 in Appendix A of HRAI
Residential Heat Loss & Heat Gain Manual, Fifth
Edition (2014 ed.)

Please note that despite of this update in default

SHGC values for “Low-E” coated double and
triple-glazed windows, designers are still
recommended to use SHGC values looked up
directly from manufacturer’s specification sheet
for most accurate values.

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 ● Appendix A (Imperial)

REPLACEMENT PAGE: Appendix A (Imperial) Page A-7

Table 3: R value and SHGC of double glazed windows
(CSA:F280-12 Jun 2018 Update)

Glazing spacing

Frame 1/4" 11/32" 1/2"

Spacer Coatings
Material Air Argon Krypton Air Argon
R R R R R
SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC
value value value value value

Clear 1.25 0.65 1.25 0.65 1.36 0.65 1.31 0.65 1.36 0.65
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 1.42 0.47 1.53 0.47 1.76 0.47 1.59 0.47 1.70 0.47
Aluminum Clear 1.25 0.65 1.31 0.65 1.42 0.65 1.36 0.65 1.42 0.65
Insulating
Low-E 1.48 0.47 1.65 0.47 1.87 0.47 1.70 0.47 1.82 0.47
Clear 1.70 0.60 1.82 0.60 1.99 0.60 1.87 0.60 1.99 0.60
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 2.04 0.47 2.33 0.47 2.90 0.47 2.56 0.47 2.56 0.47
Wood/Vinyl Clear 1.82 0.59 1.99 0.59 2.16 0.59 2.04 0.59 2.16 0.59
Insulating
Low-E 2.27 0.47 2.67 0.47 3.35 0.47 2.90 0.47 3.24 0.47
Clear 1.08 0.63 1.08 0.63 1.14 0.63 1.14 0.63 1.14 0.63
Metal
Operable - Low-E 1.19 0.47 1.25 0.47 1.87 0.47 1.31 0.47 1.36 0.47
Aluminum Clear 1.08 0.63 1.14 0.63 1.19 0.63 1.14 0.63 1.19 0.63
Insulating
Low-E 1.19 0.47 1.65 0.47 1.48 0.47 1.36 0.47 1.48 0.47
Clear 2.10 0.49 1.82 0.49 1.99 0.49 1.87 0.49 1.93 0.49
Metal
Operable - Low-E 2.33 0.47 2.21 0.47 2.61 0.47 2.38 0.47 2.56 0.47
Wood/Vinyl Clear 2.33 0.49 1.99 0.49 2.16 0.49 2.04 0.49 2.10 0.49
Insulating
Low-E 2.61 0.47 2.50 0.47 2.95 0.47 2.67 0.47 2.90 0.47

Note:

1) Rough openings for windows shall be used in the calculations.

2) If space between adjacent panes is less than 6 mm, glazing shall be treated
as one layer.

3) There are specific measurement tools available for determining the presence
of low-e coatings on installed windows. There is no practical way to determine
the presence of argon or other gas fillings. There might be identifying marks
etched into the spacer material or at the edge of the glass. If the presence of
coatings or fillings cannot be determined, designers may wish to choose
conservative R values and SHGC

How to use this replacement page:

Use this page to replace page A-7 in Appendix A (Imperial) of HRAI’s
Residential Heat Loss &Gain Manual, Fifth Edition (2014 Ed.)

HRAI RHLG MANUAL (2014 Ed) ADDENDUM: CSA F280-12 JUN 2018 UPDATE A-7
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REPLACEMENT PAGE: Appendix A (Imperial) Page A-8:

Table 4: R value and SHGC of triple glazed windows with one coating
(CSA:F280-12 Jun 2018 Update)
Glazing spacing
1/4" 11/32" 1/2"
Frame
Spacer Coatings
Material Air Argon Krypton Air Argon
R R R R R
SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC
value value value value value
Clear 1.48 0.58 1.53 0.58 1.65 0.58 1.59 0.58 1.65 0.58
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 1.59 0.40 1.70 0.40 1.93 0.40 1.82 0.40 1.93 0.40
Aluminum Clear 1.53 0.58 1.59 0.58 1.76 0.58 1.70 0.58 1.76 0.58
Insulating
Low-E 1.70 0.40 1.82 0.40 2.10 0.40 1.93 0.40 2.04 0.40
Clear 2.21 0.53 2.33 0.53 2.67 0.53 2.50 0.53 2.61 0.53
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 2.44 0.40 2.78 0.40 3.41 0.40 3.07 0.40 3.35 0.40
Wood/Vinyl Clear 2.44 0.53 2.67 0.53 3.12 0.53 2.95 0.53 3.07 0.53
Insulating
Low-E 2.84 0.40 3.24 0.40 4.26 0.40 3.75 0.40 4.14 0.40
Clear 1.19 0.57 1.25 0.57 1.36 0.57 1.31 0.57 1.31 0.57
Metal
Operable - Low-E 1.31 0.40 1.36 0.40 1.53 0.40 1.42 0.40 1.48 0.40
Aluminum Clear 1.53 0.58 1.31 0.57 1.42 0.57 1.36 0.57 1.42 0.57
Insulating
Low-E 1.70 0.40 1.82 0.40 1.59 0.40 1.53 0.40 1.59 0.40
Clear 2.10 0.44 2.21 0.44 2.50 0.44 2.38 0.44 2.50 0.44
Metal
Operable - Low-E 2.33 0.40 2.50 0.40 3.01 0.40 2.78 0.40 2.95 0.40
Wood/Vinyl Clear 2.33 0.44 2.50 0.44 2.95 0.43 2.84 0.43 2.95 0.43
Insulating
Low-E 2.61 0.40 2.90 0.40 3.75 0.40 3.41 0.40 3.63 0.40

Note:

1) Rough openings for windows shall be used in the calculations.

2) If space between adjacent panes is less than 6 mm, glazing shall be treated
as one layer.

3) There are specific measurement tools available for determining the presence
of low-e coatings on installed windows. There is no practical way to determine
the presence of argon or other gas fillings. There might be identifying marks
etched into the spacer material or at the edge of the glass. If the presence of
coatings or fillings cannot be determined, designers may wish to choose
conservative R values and SHGC

How to use this replacement page:

Use this page to replace page A-8 in Appendix A (Imperial) of HRAI’s
Residential Heat Loss &Gain Manual, Fifth Edition (2014 Ed.)

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 ● Appendix A (Metric)

REPLACEMENT PAGE: Appendix A (Metric) Page A-7

Table 3: R value and SHGC of double glazed windows
(CSA:F280-12 Jun 2018 Update)

Glazing spacing

6 mm 9 mm 13 mm
Frame
Spacer Coatings Air Argon Krypton Air Argon
Material
RSI RSI RSI RSI RSI
SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC
value value value value value

Clear 0.22 0.65 0.22 0.65 0.24 0.65 0.23 0.65 0.24 0.65
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 0.25 0.47 0.27 0.47 0.31 0.47 0.28 0.47 0.30 0.47
Aluminum Clear 0.22 0.65 0.23 0.65 0.25 0.65 0.24 0.65 0.25 0.65
Insulating
Low-E 0.26 0.47 0.29 0.47 0.33 0.47 0.30 0.47 0.32 0.47
Clear 0.30 0.60 0.32 0.60 0.35 0.60 0.33 0.60 0.35 0.60
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 0.36 0.47 0.41 0.47 0.51 0.47 0.45 0.47 0.45 0.47
Wood/Vinyl Clear 0.32 0.59 0.35 0.59 0.38 0.59 0.36 0.59 0.38 0.59
Insulating
Low-E 0.40 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.59 0.47 0.51 0.47 0.57 0.47

Clear 0.19 0.63 0.19 0.63 0.20 0.63 0.20 0.63 0.20 0.63
Metal
Operable - Low-E 0.21 0.47 0.22 0.47 0.33 0.47 0.23 0.47 0.24 0.47
Aluminum Clear 0.19 0.63 0.20 0.63 0.21 0.63 0.20 0.63 0.21 0.63
Insulating
Low-E 0.21 0.47 0.29 0.47 0.26 0.47 0.24 0.47 0.26 0.47
Clear 0.37 0.49 0.32 0.49 0.35 0.49 0.33 0.49 0.34 0.49
Metal
Operable - Low-E 0.41 0.47 0.39 0.47 0.46 0.47 0.42 0.47 0.45 0.47
Wood/Vinyl Clear 0.41 0.49 0.35 0.49 0.38 0.49 0.36 0.49 0.37 0.49
Insulating
Low-E 0.46 0.47 0.44 0.47 0.52 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.51 0.47

NOTE:
1) Rough openings for windows shall be used in the calculations.
2) If space between adjacent panes is less than 6 mm, glazing shall be treated
as one layer.
3) There are specific measurement tools available for determining the presence
of low-e coatings on installed windows. There is no practical way to determine
the presence of argon or other gas fillings. There might be identifying marks
etched into the spacer material or at the edge of the glass. If the presence of
coatings or fillings cannot be determined, designers may wish to choose
conservative RSI values and SHGC.

How to use this replacement page:

Use this page to replace page A-7 in Appendix A(Metric) of HRAI’s
Residential Heat Loss &Gain Manual, Fifth Edition (2014 Ed.)

HRAI RHLG MANUAL (2014 Ed) ADDENDUM: CSA F280-12 JUN 2018 UPDATE A-7
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REPLACEMENT PAGE: Appendix A (Metric) Page A-8:

Table 4: R value and SHGC of triple glazed windows with one coating
(CSA:F280-12 Jun 2018 Update)

Glazing spacing

6 mm 9 mm 13 mm
Frame
Spacer Coatings Air Argon Krypton Air Argon
Material
RSI RSI RSI RSI RSI
SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC SHGC
value value value value value

Clear 0.26 0.58 0.27 0.58 0.29 0.58 0.28 0.58 0.29 0.58
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 0.28 0.40 0.30 0.40 0.34 0.40 0.32 0.40 0.34 0.40
Aluminum Clear 0.27 0.58 0.28 0.58 0.31 0.58 0.30 0.58 0.31 0.58
Insulating
Low-E 0.30 0.40 0.32 0.40 0.37 0.40 0.34 0.40 0.36 0.40
Clear 0.39 0.53 0.41 0.53 0.47 0.53 0.44 0.53 0.46 0.53
Metal
Fixed - Low-E 0.43 0.40 0.49 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.54 0.40 0.59 0.40
Wood/Vinyl Clear 0.43 0.53 0.47 0.53 0.55 0.53 0.52 0.53 0.54 0.53
Insulating
Low-E 0.50 0.40 0.57 0.40 0.75 0.40 0.66 0.40 0.73 0.40
Clear 0.21 0.57 0.22 0.57 0.24 0.57 0.23 0.57 0.23 0.57
Metal
Operable - Low-E 0.23 0.40 0.24 0.40 0.27 0.40 0.25 0.40 0.26 0.40
Aluminum Clear 0.27 0.58 0.23 0.57 0.25 0.57 0.24 0.57 0.25 0.57
Insulating
Low-E 0.30 0.40 0.32 0.40 0.28 0.40 0.27 0.40 0.28 0.40
Clear 0.37 0.44 0.39 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.42 0.44 0.44 0.44
Metal
Operable - Low-E 0.41 0.40 0.44 0.40 0.53 0.40 0.49 0.40 0.52 0.40
Wood/Vinyl Clear 0.41 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.52 0.43 0.50 0.43 0.52 0.43
Insulating
Low-E 0.46 0.40 0.51 0.40 0.66 0.40 0.60 0.40 0.64 0.40

NOTE:
1) Rough openings for windows shall be used in the calculations.
2) If space between adjacent panes is less than 6 mm, glazing shall be treated
as one layer.
3) There are specific measurement tools available for determining the presence
of low-e coatings on installed windows. There is no practical way to determine
the presence of argon or other gas fillings. There might be identifying marks
etched into the spacer material or at the edge of the glass. If the presence of
coatings or fillings cannot be determined, designers may wish to choose
conservative RSI values and SHGC.
How to use this replacement page:
Use this page to replace page A-8 in Appendix A (Metric) of HRAI’s
Residential Heat Loss &Gain Manual, Fifth Edition (2014 Ed.)

A-8 HRAI RHLG MANUAL (2014 Ed) ADDENDUM: CSA F280-12 JUN 2018 UPDATE