[Greenbuilding] skepticism about mass wall values

Topher topher at greenfret.com
Wed Apr 24 12:48:48 CDT 2013


On 4/24/2013 12:39 PM, RT wrote:
> But that doesn't stop me from having an opinion.
Color me shocked. :-)
> I also know that the usefulness of a material as beneficial thermal 
> mass is directly proportional to its density.
Not quite.  It is proportional to its density times its specific heat 
(which can vary by material).  But the point is well taken.
> I can't help but wonder if it might not be better (ie lower cost, 
> lower embodied-energy, better thermal performance) to simply use a 
> run-off-the-mill, regular density masonry exposed to the interior and 
> outsulate it with a good insulation material ?
Probably.

Thank You Kindly,

Corwyn

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