R-Value/U-Factor Calculator
The CMHA R-Value/U-Factor Calculator is a spreadsheet-based calculator tool that determines steady state thermal properties of concrete masonry assemblies. Calculations…
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Heat Capacity (HC) Values for Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Heat capacity is a material property used to assess a wall’s thermal mass, and it is often used as…
Concrete Masonry Radiant Heating/Cooling Systems
INTRODUCTION Radiant heat has long been popular due to its comfort, quiet operation and cleanliness. The radiant element is directly…
Concrete Masonry & Hardscape Products in LEED® 2009
INTRODUCTION Concrete masonry can make a significant contribution to meeting LEED Green Building certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design…
Energy Code Compliance Using Comcheck™
INTRODUCTION COMcheckTM (ref. 1) is software developed by the U.S. Department of Energy specifically for demonstrating compliance with nationally recognized…
R-Values of Multi-Wythe Concrete Masonry Walls
INTRODUCTION Multi-wythe concrete masonry construction lends itself to placing insulation between two wythes of masonry when the wythes are separated…