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How are building materials rated?

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Building Materials are rated in U-values.

U- values is a measure of heat loss. It is expressed in W/m2k and shows the amount of heat lost in watts (W) per square metre of material (for example wall, roof, floor, etc.) when the temperature (k) outside is at least one degree lower.

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