Property
Thermal resistance (R-value) v1.0
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Definition
Thermal resistance measures a material’s ability to resist the flow of heat. It is the thickness of the material divided by its thermal conductivity and is expressed in square meters Kelvin per watt (m²·K/W).
Description
Higher R-values indicate better insulation and slower heat transfer. It shows how effectively a material or assembly reduces heat flow.
Example
R5
Technical definition
Data type
String
Value list
- R1
- R2
- R3
Usage
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References
Reference documents (7)
- ASTM C518 Steady-State Thermal Transmission Heat Flow Meter Method v1.0
- EN 12667 Thermal transmittance (U-value) Thick Products v1.0
- EN 13501-1 Reaction to fire classification of Construction Products v1.0
- EN 13501-2 Fire Resistance of Building Elements v1.0
- EN ISO 10077-1 Thermal Performance Part 1 v1.0
- EN ISO 10292 Thermal Performance Calculation of U value v1.0
- EN ISO 6946 Building Components Thermal transmittance (U-value) v1.0