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Designers Tip for Architects and Contractors

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While writing our post "Building Systems Terms" we came across this video that explains British Thermal Units and gives a Rule of Thumb to use when calculating how many BTUs will be needed to condition a space.

The Short of It

To adequately heat or condition a space, ause 5 BTUs per Cubic foot

For spaces smaller than 800 Cubic Feet, use 4 BTUs per Cubic Foot;

Remember Volume = L x W x H

 

Mar 28, 13 1:46 pm

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