Thermal bridging is a complicated topic for two reasons: it has multiple aspects, and it often requires complex calculations. Let’s look at a simple case first—exterior wall framing. An exterior wall has multiple layers. For instance, from outside to inside, it may have: Stucco or some type of siding An air gap or rain screen designed to help drain bulk water A bulk water barrier Sheathing, typically ½” plywood or…
PHPP vs. Title 24: Shading Analysis
One critical aspect of building performance is shading. With a properly designed building shell, the amount of solar radiation hitting the building’s opaque surfaces usually aren’t a problem. However, the windows are the weakest link in the shell. The presence or absence of shading can have a huge impact on cooling and heating loads, even with excellent quality windows. You can control radiation intrusion to a certain extent by tuning…