The usable space within a building is a fundamental metric in understanding the valuation of real estate. Properties with greater internal floor area command a higher rental return and could give rise to a greater ROI when investing in premium insulation, which allows for thinner wall constructions and additional internal square footage.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between several rigid insulation board technologies and their thermal performance.
- Discuss how specifying high performing insulation can allow for a thinner total wall construction and increased internal square footage.
- Learn how various wall constructions impact ROI in different real estate markets.
- Examine the fire performance characteristics of different rigid insulation board technologies.
Prerequisite: None.