Question: A solid load - bearing masonry wall is constructed of 4 in face brick, 1 inch air gap, 1 in expanded polystyrene insulation board (

A solid load-bearing masonry wall is constructed of 4 in face brick, 1 inch air gap, 1 in expanded polystyrene insulation board (unfaced),26 framing 24" oc, R19 batt insulation, and 58 in gypsum wallboard.
a. Determine the R-value and U-factor for this construction assembly under winter conditions.
b. Determine the temperatures at the surfaces of each material in the construction assembly based on an outside air temperature of 19F and an inside air temperature of 72F(winter conditions). Make sure to consider air film resistance.
A solid load - bearing masonry wall is

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