Elemental U-values should be improved.
Author(s) : ALLDER G.
Type of article: Article
Summary
Argues that if the government is to meet its target of a 20% cut in CO2 emissions by 2010, elemental U-values in the building regulations should be substantially reduced and stringent requirements for airtightness should apply. States a minimum U-value of 0.35 W/(m2.K) be set for walls.
Details
- Original title: Elemental U-values should be improved.
- Record ID : 2000-2051
- Languages: English
- Source: Build. Control - n. 100
- Publication date: 1999/03
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Indexing
- Themes: Air conditioning: general information
- Keywords: Building; Heat transfer; Wall; Air conditioning; Heating; K coefficient
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