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uvalgt Building calculates the physical values that matter for buildings, such as heat flux (U-value), humidity and temperature. The measurement kit provides construction professionals with solid data during damage investigations, final inspections of construction work and renovation planning.
Important Value for the Construction Sector
When it comes to determining a building’s energy balance, one value is a must – the heat transfer coefficient, or U-value for short. This is the key value for building physicists, engineers and planners during renovations, when looking for evidence of damage and when conducting final inspections on construction work. Energy consultants also use it as the basis for their renovation recommendations.
U-value helps when planning construction work
Building sector emissions are high worldwide. Measures that improve energy efficiency are important in the context of climate protection. There’s also great potential for savings on energy costs in older building stock as well as industrial and commercial premises. But where does one begin? With a thorough analysis. uvalgt Building produces reliable and precise U-value calculations without drilling or related damage to building materials.
Certified uvalgt sensor technology delivers precise U-values that are used by planners, building physicists, and energy consulting firms worldwide as the basis for sound construction decisions.
Heat flux works according to the physical law of heat transfer. By measuring the U-value, it’s possible to calculate the heat flux flowing through a structural element, such as a wall, door or window. The U-value is directly proportional to the difference between the warm and cold sides and is measured in units of W/(m²K). It provides insights into a component’s insulating properties. The lower the U-value, the better the insulation.
Data on Building Efficiency
Measure first, then take targeted action
A U-value measurement is used wherever heat loss is to be evaluated or thermal bridges found. It allows conclusions to be drawn about a building’s energy balance so that useful renovations can be planned. A U-value measurement is also needed to prove eligibility for certain grants and subsidies. Measurements taken using the uvalgt wireless kit guarantee useful data for informed decisions.
Cases we have worked on
What exactly is the heat transfer coefficient and how is it measured? We’ve included everything you need to know about the U-value here, along with information on using our smart uval® solutions – from evaluating building insulation to monitoring the performance of effective building envelopes.
Sarah Wyss
Energieberaterin
Hässig Sustech GmbH
