The visual results of Figures 15 to 21 illustrate that heat flows preferentially through

materials with lower thermal resistance, and that a continuous layer of insulation is much
more effective than a discontinuous one. It is readily observed that nearly all of the
temperature change occurs in the continuous insulation layer (i.e. there is a high
temperature gradient in the insulation layer). Without a continuous layer of insulation
there is a more gradual temperature change across the entire thickness of the wall.

Table 10 presents recommended minimum thicknesses of application to make

single-wythe 190mm concrete masonry walls in Edmonton compliant with the NECB. A
plan view of a typical assembly is provided in Figure 22.

Figure 22 – Foam-insulated single-wythe concrete masonry

Table 10 – Insulation Configurations using POLY-MOR Polyurethane Foam to meet the

Requirements of the NECB 2011 for Single-Wythe Masonry Walls in Edmonton

Recommended
Overall Thermal
Insulating Minimum
Substrate Resistance
Procedure Thickness
(mm) (in) m2∙K/W hr∙ft2∙oF/BTU
Low-density foam
114 4½ 4.87 27.7
filled formwork
High-density foam
Above-ground wall 133 5¼ 4.78 27.1
filled formwork
Low-density spray
152 6 5.09 28.9
applied foam
Low-density foam
83 3¼ 3.58 20.3
filled formwork
High-density foam
Below-ground wall 102 4 3.69 20.9
filled formwork
Low-density spray
127 5 4.27 24.2
applied foam

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