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Default Loft insulation U values. Where to find a chart?

Andy Wade wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote:

K value for plasterboard is 0.16. So U value of 16 for 10mm thick.. or
16 watts per square meter per degree centigrade.


Nonsense - you've forgotten to include the surface boundary layer
resistances.


Who said I should?

That was straight out of te building regulations hand book.

Take it up with them.

I tend to trust them more than you.




For calculation principles and up-to-date data see BRE publication 443:
http://www.bre.co.uk/filelibrary/BR_...6_Edition).pdf