Home Construction R-value Calculator

H1 compliance calculator,
now with BPI calculation.
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This webpage calculates the R-value of walls, roofs and suspended floors for most insulation material R-values. It uses the "iso-thermal planes" method, the same method as used in NZS4214:2006.

Some of the possible material combinations may not be suitable for actual constructions, i.e. EPS based claddings directly fixed on timber framing. Please make sure to select only appropriate material combinations.

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Please select the element type. Then choose the construction details and enter the R-value of the insulation either directly in the text box or by choosing a product from the right panel.

Floors
Walls
Roofs

Resulting R-value: mēK/W.


Current NZS4218/H1 Schedule minimum R-value Targets (non-solid contruction) :

Zone 1Zone 2Zone 3
RoofR-2.9R-2.9R-3.3
WallR-1.9R-1.9R-2.0
FloorR-1.3R-1.3R-1.3
Glazing (vertical)R-0.26R-0.26R-0.26
Glazing (skylights)R-0.26R-0.26R-0.31


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