Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Hossein Sadeghi
27th February 2013
Insulation
Fabric first approach
Selected insulation types and product
The implication and build-up of achieving certain U-value
Source: XCO2
MSc/ PG Diploma in Sustainable Building: Performance and Design
Source: XCO2
MSc/ PG Diploma in Sustainable Building: Performance and Design
Mineral wool:
Thermal conductivity: () 0.035-0.045 [W/(mK)]
Product example: Rockwool
External cavity wall fully filled
= 0.037 [W/(mK)]
Fire classification of A1 - No additional fire cavity
barriers are required
BRE Green Guide Rating of A+
Global Warming Potential (GWP) = zero
Interior insulation?
External Wall B
Heat transfer resistance [mK/W]
interior Rsi :
exterior Rse :
Area section 1