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Thermal mass, insulation R-values and draught control

4.5 Thermal mass and insulation
Unit 4 · Passive Solar Design and Sustainability

What this note covers

  1. Thermal mass: how it works
  2. Where mass must go and where it must not
  3. Insulation: R-values and the Information Sheet minimums
  4. Draught control and the building wrap
  5. Materials by climate: specifying walls, floors and roofs
  6. Showing mass and insulation on the section

6 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes

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