U-value
noun
U-val·ue
ˈyü-ˌval-(ˌ)yü 
: a measure of the heat transmission through a building part (such as a wall or window) or a given thickness of a material (such as insulation) with lower numbers indicating better insulating properties compare r-value
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Made of several layers of materials and fabric, they are designed to provide thermal resistance (known as R-value) and prevent thermal transmittance conductivity (known as U-value).
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Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 14 July 2023
Heidi Wachter, Treehugger, 14 July 2023
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“U-value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/U-value. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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