H1 compliance and construction R-values - Build 204 (2024)
- Abbreviation
- H1 compliance and construction R-values
- Valid from
- 1/11/2024
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Author
- Greg Burn
- Information type
- BUILD article,
- Format
- Website, PDF,
Description
Designers have several options for achieving construction R-values that prove compliance with clause H1 Energy efficiency.
Recently introduced increases in construction R-value requirements when using H1/AS1 and H1/VM1 to prove compliance with Building Code clause H1 Energy efficiency have created some challenges in both design and construction.
Scope
The article includes:
- Increase in construction R-values for roofs
- Options for designers
- H1 compliance with H1/AS1 and H1/VM1
- Schedule method
- Calculation method
- Modelling method
- Thermal modelling tools
- BRANZ tools
- Further information