| Insulation assessment
This is probably the most difficult assessment to make without a full heat loss calculation.
Essentials to keep in mind.
Number of outside walls:- The outside walls the greater the heat loss.
Number of windows. (Single glazed, double glazed).
Type of floor:- Suspended, solid, vented.
Insulation:- Cavity wall insulation, roof insulation.
Age of property:- Modern houses are far better insulated than traditional older Property.
Number of doors:- Are there doors to other rooms or to the outside.
Any other forms of heat:- Existing radiators, stoves or range style cookers in joining rooms.
House location:- Exposed or windy site, north side rather than southern aspect.
Completion of example
The room size in this example was 67.3 m3. In this example the room is of average insulation.
By dividing the room volume by 15m3 (average insulation) the kW demand is 4.48kW.
|