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Insulation
A focused path through related explanations and calculation tools.
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LEARN THE SYSTEM
Guides in this topic
01
InsulationA warmer house starts with the right diagnosis.
Find heat losses, compare insulation and avoid trapping moisture inside a wall.
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02
InsulationWhy does water collect on cold windows and walls?
Use temperature, humidity and dew point to distinguish condensation from other moisture problems.
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03
InsulationVentilate an airtight home without losing control of heat
Separate required fresh air, local exhaust, infiltration and heat recovery.
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USE THE NUMBERS
Calculators in this topic
Insulation
Dew point & surface margin
Compare an indoor surface temperature with the estimated dew point.
Insulation
Assembly heat loss
Compare heat flow through a wall, roof or window area.
Insulation
Extra insulation thickness
Estimate an ideal continuous layer needed to reach a target U-value.
Insulation
Ventilation heat loss
Estimate the heating load associated with outdoor-air ventilation and heat recovery.