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• Thermal conductivity — In physics, thermal conductivity, k, is the property of a material that indicates its ability to conduct heat. It appears primarily in Fourier s Law for heat conduction.First, we define heat conduction by the formula::: H=frac{Delta Q}{Delta t}=k …   Wikipedia

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• Insulated glazing — (IG) also known as double glazing are double or triple glass window panes separated by an air or other gas filled space to reduce heat transfer across a part of the building envelope. Glass in windows is used to provide light and allow a view… …   Wikipedia

• R-value (insulation) — The R value or R value is a measure of thermal resistance (K·m²/W) [Oak Ridge National Laboratory, [http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/ins 02.html Which Kind Of Insulation Is Best?] , retrieved 2008 07 13.] used in the building and… …   Wikipedia