CCHRC Research and Testing Facility (RTF)
REMOTE Wall Test Sections
Library South Wall Monitoring
The Library south wall is constructed of 2x6 wood studs with 3 layers of 2 inch expanded polystyrene by Western Insulfoam placed on the outside of the structural members. The layers of rigid insulation have a combined R-Value of 27. The wall cavity is filled with R-13 fiberglass batts by Johns Manville creating a total wall assembly R value of nearly 40.
 |
 |
Realtime GraphPhoto Gallery : Library Wall Installation
 |
 |
 |
|
Outside view of Library south wall during construction.
|
Inside view of Library south wall before installation of batt insulation.
|
Inside view of sensors installed in Library south wall, with batt insulation pulled away.
|