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:
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8
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9
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10
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11
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12
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1
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2
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3
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4
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Outside air temp. in Deg. F
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73
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77
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84
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87
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91
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93
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92
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88
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86
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Outside wall with Insuladd
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75
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77
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84
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88
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89
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89
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89
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85
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84
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Outside wall without Insuladd
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80
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91
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98
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102
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104
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107
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105
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103
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101
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Inside wall with Insuladd
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73
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74
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76
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79
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82
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85
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84
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79
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76
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Inside wall without Insuladd
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73
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76
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81
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86
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90
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92
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91
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87
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82
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Outside wall differential
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5
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14
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14
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14
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15
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18
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16
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18
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17
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Inside wall differential
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0
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2
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5
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7
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8
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7
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7
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7
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6
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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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