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	Section 9 - Masonry R-Values / Energy Concerns


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Article	Description
History of Masonry Insulation	With higher energy costs and more stringent codes demanding greater performance and efficiency from insulation, a look at the history of insulation and a detailed explaination of each type of insulation for masonry sheds light on how to build for the present and future.
Insulation Myths and Deceptive Truths	Insluation Myths and deceptive truths - a story from Chuck Ostrander
R-Value Calculations for Various Masonry Wall Systems	Some commonly used wall sections showing how to get the highest R-Values
Green / Energy Efficiency and Masonry	While much of the green dialogue has centered arond energy efficiency and conservation, sustainabilty cannot be ignored.


	Acobat files (PDF)

Article	Description
Masonry and the LEED Program	Update on Green Design / LEED compliance of masony structures - Charles Ostrander
R - Values	A 2 page Acrobat PDF File which shows examples of real world R - Value calculations and provides you with all the information you need to determine R of any masonry wall.
ENERGY EFFICIENT SCHOOL DESIGN	Article by Chuck Ostrander about designing schools for better R-Value efficiency and affordability using masonry.
DESIGN ALERT #10 (REAL R-VALUES)	This design alert shows the real R-values achieved once thermal bridging of framing studs is taken into account - an eye opener for some designers.

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