Abstract
The amount of thermal insulation employed in roof systems used to be determined by budget; now it's dictated by codes. This article addresses, the background, developmeent, implementation and enforcement of code requirements that dictate the minimum amount of thermal insulation for roof systems.
The amount of thermal insulation employed in roof systems used to be determined by budget; now it's dictated by codes. This article addresses, the background, developmeent, implementation and enforcement of code requirements that dictate the minimum amount of thermal insulation for roof systems.
Date
5/1996
5/1996
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Mark Graham
Page(s)
26-28
26-28
Keyword(s)
building codes; minimum requirement; thermal insulation; ASHRAE 90.1-1989; energy code;
building codes; minimum requirement; thermal insulation; ASHRAE 90.1-1989; energy code;