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U Values

The following tables display the U Values for the appropriate construction materials for existing and new buildings. The lower the U Value, the more effective the insulation material.

EXISTING BUILDING

Construction
70mm Cavity
U Value (W/m 2/0 C)
Before
After
Brick
1.68
0.39
Concrete Block
1.55
0.37
Clinker Block
1.40
0.35
Insulation Block
1.05
0.32

NEW BUILDING

Construction
Cavity
U Value w/m 2k
Brick/Medium
100mm
0.27
Block & Plaster
110mm
120mm
0.26
0.24
Brick/Light
100mm
0.26
Block & Dab
110mm
120mm
0.25
0.23