U-value Calculations and Condensation Risk

Description

The fundamentals of heat transfer, insulation, U-value calculations and condensation risk. How to design and specify insulation and understand typical construction to achieve intended performance.

- Overview of heat transfer and insulation performance

- Thermal performance of materials and calculation of R-values and U-values

- How and why condensation occurs

- Placement of vapour control layers and breather membranes to achieve best performance