Organisation profile
Unilin Insulation is an Irish manufacturer committed to supporting the construction industry in the delivery of Low and Zero Carbon buildings.
From design stage to the delivery of ‘A’ rated buildings, the construction professional can rely on the expertise and support of the Unilin Insulation team. It is through the interaction between manufacturers, designers, engineers, builders and energy assessors that together we can formulate strategies to ‘Close the Gap’ between design and actual performance on site.
Training aim
The course aims to introduce BER assessors and designers to the conventions and standards to use for U-value calculations.
Learning objectives
Definition of U-value and thermal resistance
Definition of parameters to be considered and used to calculate U-value:
- Thermal conductivity
- Emissivity
- Ventilated and unventilated cavities
- Engineered jointing
Code of practice, Standards and conventions to calculate U-values:
CE marking
Contribution of thermal bridges in U-values calculation
Examples and pitfalls
Competency scheme
Validation process at design stage and on site.
Course outline
Introduction to Xtratherm
– Thermal resistance
– Thermal conductivity
- Standards for U-values Calculations, Fabric Performance & Thermal Measurement
– Cavity Walls
– Unventilated air spaces
– Timber frame structure
– Floors
– Solid party wall junctions
– Roofs
– Thermal bridging
– U-value and BCAR – Certification & Assurance
Trainer's profile
Emmanuel Bourdin
B. Eng. Chem. Eng., M. Sc. Chemistry, Ph. D. Applied Physics
Phil Ward
15 years in Xtratherm
BBA-TIMSA U-value calculation and condensation risk analysis competency scheme certified
NSAI BER assessor
Ray Madden
Architectural Technologist
NSAI BER assessor
Mark Magennis
20 years in Xtratherm
NSAI and BRE Approved Thermal Modeller
BBA-TIMSA U-value calculation and condensation risk analysis competency scheme certified
Course duration
45 minutes +Q&A
Assessment & certification
CPD Hours
Who should attend
Engineers involved in BER assessment, thermal analysis, building services and Energy management of buildings.
Website
www.unilininsulation.ie