The Complete Guide for Energy Efficient and Acoustic Building Solutions

The Green Book was developed as part of the Fletcher Insulation Architectural Specifier Folder. An extensive handbook to provide architects and specifiers with simple, energy efficient and cost effective solutions that meet Building Code requirements and comply to all relevant Australian Standards.

With local research and development facilities and a strong team of product developers, Fletcher Insulation can cater a solution to your specific requirements, for any project or development.

You can view the Green Book as an e-book (click here) or you can follow the steps below to download CAD files.

How to use the Green Book

  Glossary of Terms    Glossary of Terms



STEP 1

Determine which climate zone your project is located in Australia from the map below.

  Climate Zone Map    Climate Zone Map



STEP 2

Determine your BCA Building Class, 1-10 from the ‘Classes of building’ table below.

  BCA Classes of Buildings    BCA Classes of Buildings




STEP 3

For roofs incorporating ceiling insulation and exhaust fans, flues or recessed down lights, review the BCA ceiling insulation compensation table (below) for required increase of ceiling insulation R-value.

  BCA Ceiling Insulation Compensation    BCA Ceiling Insulation Compensation



STEP 4

Determine the design conditions (‘Summer’ heat flow in or ‘Winter’ heat flow out) according to the building class, climate zone and state jurisdiction of your project. See table below.

  BCA Design Conditions    BCA Design Conditions



STEP 5

Go to the Green Book Sections on the menu bar and refer to the roof, wall or floor system applicable to your construction type to determine total R-value.

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