Economics of roof design, construction and performance

S. D. Probert and T. J. Thirst

Applied Energy, 1980, vol. 6, issue 3, 217-230

Abstract: A check list is given of questions that need to be answered when deciding which energy-conserving proposals should be adopted. This often requires evaluating pay-back periods for the various suggested schemes in order to assess their relative priorities--the technique is described. Consideration of current costs leads to the design recommendation that a pitch angle of about 19° should be chosen for a double-pitched roof, which is to be symmetric about a vertical plane through its ridge. The effects of probable inflation and interest charges do not affect this conclusion.

Date: 1980
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