Relative Comparison of Benefits of Floor Slab Insulation Methods, Using Polyiso and Extruded Polystyrene Materials in South Africa, Subject to the New National Building Energy Efficiency Standards
This article aims to assess the benefits of floor slab insulation measures using extruded polystyrene (XPS) and polyisocyanurate (also referred to as polyiso or PIR) insulation materials at various levels of insulation thicknesses for a detached residential building. An EnergyPlus simulation analysi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/2/539 |