[GBlist] Passive Solar/Thermal Mass Comparison

["Halterman, Jon" <Jon_Halterman@compuware.com>]

Hi,

I was wondering if someone could direct me to a good resource on a
comparison materials used for thermal mass.  I have heard some discussion on
this but would be interested in learning which materials have the best
thermal mass properties and how others compare with them.

Also, it seems that the use of insulation is counter productive in
conjunction with a thermal mass.  One person has suggested that the use of
insulation just increases the time lag associated with a thermal mass.  I
would be interested in any thoughts you have on this.

Thanks,

Jonathan Halterman
Track Record Webification Project
Compuware Corporation
(248) 737-7300 x18745

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