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I read the article but found no data. It seems to me we need the numbers worked out for different construction configurations and climatic conditions. All I know know is that I don’t know.
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I read the article but found no data. It seems to me we need the numbers worked out for different construction configurations and climatic conditions. All I know know is that I don't know.
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Here's not a bad article for those who'd like to know a bit more about R-Value, U-Factor, and the effect of thermal mass. It's a bit more clear-headed than some of the others I've seen.
http://www.ebuild.com/Archives/Features/Thermal_Mass/Thermal_Mass.html
Cheers,
Scott.