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Heat Loss Calculations

EST Heat Loss Calculator

The following spreadsheet is a simple and standard way to estimate heat losses for a building or property.

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Google Maps

Google maps is a very useful tool for estimating building dimensions.

It has a measure tool that lets one size buildings from a plan view, and one can estimate heights from street views, as well as count windows.

Hcplan

Degree Day Calculations

Converted from the Heatweb wiki article “Heat Loss Calculations”, last edited 2022-02-02. Under review for the new site.

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