Climate
Each climate has different requirements (and associated costs) for heating and cooling, thermal resistance, and foundation depth. In addition to the levels of insulation, the climate affects other aspects of a building such as the foundation depth, roof structure, and heating and cooling loads. Buildings in cold climates require more insulation, deeper foundation walls (to be below the frost line), stronger roof structures (to support snow loads), and greater heating requirements.
Use the drop-down list to select the climate that applies to this building section: (1) Cold, (2) Moderate, or (3) Warm. The system will automatically fill this information in based on the zip/postal code you entered earlier, but you can select a different climate zone.
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