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![]() I have worked out the U values of the insulation I intend to use in my cavity walls, I have 2 solutions 1) Blocks -celotex-rockwall = 0.224 W/m2K 2) Blocks -2 * rockwall = 0.255 W/m2K I did not take account of the external wall, plaster, mortar or wall ties in working out these figures. The external walls are 600mm stone walls. Normally I would go for option 1, but its arround twice the cost of option 2, a whole lot more difficult to install (I am building the inner wall second) and there is not a big difference in the insulation values. Any ideas on how I work out if its worth it ? Is it as simple as working out the temperature difference, the surface area of the wall, to work out the loss via the wall, and then mutiply by the cost of a watt of heat ? My thoughts right now are to save the money, and use it to put extra into the roofspace. Thanks Rick |
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