Draw the plan of the following wall assembly and then determine its U-value. Starting from the inside face, the assembly consists of: 1/2-in. gypsum board, 6 in. studs at 16-in. o.c. with R-21 fiberglass insulation, 1/2-in. gypsum sheathing, 2-in. air space, 3 -5/8-in. brick veneer. (Note: you will need the use of Figure 20.35 and Table 5.2.)

What will be an ideal response?


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