Construction

Thermal transmittance U-value

Thermal transmittance U-value is a dimension, quantity, mass, or material requirement for a construction element.

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U = 1 / R

What it means

Thermal transmittance U-value is a dimension, quantity, mass, or material requirement for a construction element.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for estimating heat loss, envelope resistance, and required insulation thickness.