Thermal Performance of Metal Framing with Reflective Insulations

Hamed H. Saber, David W. Yarbrough, Andre O. Desjarlais

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Abstract

Thermal bridges in building components can have a significant effect on the thermal resistance (R-value) of the components. A reflective insulation installed in metal framing exhibits three-dimensional heat flow due to the high thermal conductivity of the metal, radiative transport and natural convection. In this research, a validated numerical model is used to: (a) evaluate the thermal performance of reflective insulation systems (RIS) in metal framing, and (b) evaluate ways to reduce the thermal impact of metal framing and improve performance. The numerical results are used to determine the R-values of RIS and combinations of RIS and conventional insulations (Hybrid Systems).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMultiphysics and Multiscale Building Physics - Proceedings of the 9th International Building Physics Conference IBPC 2024
Subtitle of host publicationUrban Physics and Energy Efficiency
EditorsUmberto Berardi
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages460-466
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9789819783083
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event9th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2024 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: Jul 25 2024Jul 27 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Civil Engineering
Volume553 LNCE
ISSN (Print)2366-2557
ISSN (Electronic)2366-2565

Conference

Conference9th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2024
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period07/25/2407/27/24

Keywords

  • Emittance
  • R-values
  • Reflective Insulations
  • Steel Framing
  • Thermal Bridges

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