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NZS 4214:2006

Methods of determining the total thermal resistance of parts of buildings

Provides methods of determining the thermal resistance of building components and elements consisting of thermally homogeneous layers, in steady-state environmental conditions.

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Standards NZ References:

• 17025:1999(NZS ISO/IEC)
• 4218:2004(NZS)
• 4243:1996(NZS)

Non Standards NZ References:

• AS 1366.3:1992 Rigid cellular plastics sheets for thermal insulation - Rigid cellular polystyrene – Moulded (RC/PS–M)


• ASTM C1363:05 Standard test method for thermal performance of building materials and envelope assemblies by means of a hot box apparatus


• ISO 12576.1:2001 Thermal insulation – Insulating materials and products for buildings – Conformity control systems - Factory-made products

Other References:

• ASHRAE Handbook, Fundamentals, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers Inc., 2001.


• Building Industry Authority, The New Zealand Building Code Handbook and Approved Documents.


• How to choose the most efficient windows for your home: Window Efficiency Rating Scheme (WERS)(published by WANZ).


• Trethowen, H.A. and Delsante, A.E. A four-year site measurement of heat flow in slab-on-ground floors with wet soils, BRANZ Conference and Seminar Paper No. 76, 2000.

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