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Cement Block Walls

Insuladd® test: Cement block walls of identical duplexes.

Tech Traders, Inc.
307 Holly Road
Vero Beach, FL. 32963

Test: September 17th, 1998
Location: Orlando, Florida
Structure: Identical cement block 2 bedroom/1 bath duplex apartments. No A/C running.

 

Time of day:

8

9

10

11

12

1

2

3

4

Outside air temp.
in Deg. F

73

77

84

87

91

93

92

88

86

Outside wall
with Insuladd

75

77

84

88

89

89

89

85

84

Outside wall
without Insuladd

80

91

98

102

104

107

105

103

101

Inside wall
with Insuladd

73

74

76

79

82

85

84

79

76

Inside wall
without Insuladd

73

76

81

86

90

92

91

87

82

Outside wall
differential

5

14

14

14

15

18

16

18

17

Inside wall
differential

0

2

5

7

8

7

7

7

6


Summary: The use of Insuladd® appears to be an effective way to decrease the heat transfer (heat flow) through the walls of a building. The energy cost reduction potential for this material is worthy of consideration for residential and commercial structures.

Test supervisor: Clem Hawkins
C16D-22G
Test validated: 9/18/98

 

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