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Section 9 - Masonry R-Values / Energy Concerns

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History of Masonry Insulation

With higher energy costs and more stringent codes demanding greater performance and efficiency from insulation,  a look at the history of insulation and a detailed explaination of each type of insulation for masonry sheds light on how to build for the present and future.

Choosing the Right Insulation - Poly-iso

A look at Polyisocyanurate rigid insulation for masonry.  The highest R-value per inch just makes sense

Insulation Myths and Deceptive Truths

Insluation Myths and deceptive truths - a story from Chuck Ostrander

R-Value Calculations for Various Masonry Wall Systems

Some commonly used wall sections showing how to get the highest R-Values

Green / Energy Efficiency and Masonry

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Masonry and the LEED Program

Update on Green Design / LEED compliance of masony structures - Charles Ostrander

R - Values

A 2 page Acrobat PDF File which shows examples of real world R - Value calculations and provides you with all the information you need to determine R of any masonry wall.

ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOL DESIGN

Article by Chuck Ostrander about designing schools for better R-Value efficiency and affordability using masonry.

DESIGN ALERT #10 (REAL R-VALUES)

This design alert shows the real R-values achieved once thermal bridging of framing studs is taken into account - an eye opener for some designers.