Peter's HVAC Advisory

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Bug fixes & changes

Residential Heat Gain Calculator

ASHRAE Climate Zone

Stories

Floor Area (ft²)

Ceiling Height (ft)

Indoor Temp (°F)

Outdoor Temp (°F)

Same wall construction and R-value for all exterior walls.

Wall Construction

Wall R-Value

Wall Area (ft²)

Window Area (ft²)

Glazing

Wall Area (ft²)

Window Area (ft²)

Glazing

Wall Area (ft²)

Window Area (ft²)

Glazing

Wall Area (ft²)

Window Area (ft²)

Glazing

NE/NW and SE/SW grouped for solar gain.

NE + NW Window Area (ft²)

Window Glazing

SE + SW Window Area (ft²)

Window Glazing

Total Door Area (ft²)

Construction

Ceiling Area (ft²)

Ceiling R-Value

Attic Temp (°C)

Attic Type

Attics can exceed 50°C on hot days.

Floor Area (ft²)

Floor R-Value / Type

Number of Occupants

Internal Loads (W)