Building Envelope – Sweetwater

Roof
Type: Standing seam metal and built up
Overall R-value: 53.2
Reflectance: 0.34
Emittance: 0.87
Walls
Type: Wood 2 × 6 framing, 24 in. O.C.
Overall R-value: 22
Glazing Percentage: 22%
Basement/Foundation
Slab Edge Insulation R-value: R-7.5
Under-Slab Insulation R-value: R-10
Windows
Effective U-factor for Assembly: 0.29
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): 0.28
Visual Transmittance: 64
Location
Latitude: 38° N
Orientation: SSW