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Heat Loss Calculation Application: Excellent when determining heat loss of a building as a whole.

This calculation will help determine a boiler size for a home.

This is to be used as an estimation. A detailed heat loss should be provided before a new boiler is installed.

* Heating multipliers (H.M.) BTU/Hr based on
   60 degrees F Temperature Difference (T.D.)
                                    

Windows/ Doors	H.M.	Wall	H.M.	Ceiling	H.M.	Floor	H.M.	Infiltration	H.M.
Single	67	No Insulation	15	3 Inches	5	No Insulation	4	1 1/2 Air Change	1.61
Single Insulated	41	2 inches	6	6 Inches	4	Overhang 3"	5	1 Air Change	1.07
Storm	34	4 inches	5	9 Inches	3	Overhang 6"	3	3/4 Air Change	0.81
Double Insulated	30	6 inches	4	10 Inches	2	Overhang 9"	2

 
Procedure

1. Measure the total length of all outside walls for the house. Calculate gross wall area by multiplying total length by height of the walls.
2. Measure the window and door area. Select proper H.M.
3. Record Net Wall Area=(gross wall area minus door and window area) select proper H.M.
4. Measure the ceiling area and select H.M.
5. Measure floor area and select H.M. ( H.M. of 4 used over unheated basement )
6. Multiply Floor area by ceiling height to obtain volume of home and select proper air change factor: 1.61 for Loose House - 1.07 for Average House - .81 for Tight House.