diff --git a/recommendations/WallRecommendations.py b/recommendations/WallRecommendations.py index 935ff96c..818e7e98 100644 --- a/recommendations/WallRecommendations.py +++ b/recommendations/WallRecommendations.py @@ -142,14 +142,19 @@ class WallRecommendations(Definitions): material will give us the best U-value. We check for diminishing returns, however this function does not check for meeting building - part L regulations right now + Part L regulations right now. This is because Part L is less stringent for cavity walls + + Width of a cavity: + There are various sources online that suggest the width of a cavity wall is around 50mm. The retrofit course + indicates that most cavities are 50-75mm. Many sources online indicate that 50mm is the standard figure + therefore we'll use 50mm as the base assumption + :param u_value: u_value of the starting wall - :return: """ cavity_wall_fills = [m for m in self.materials if m["type"] == "cavity_wall_insulation"] - # TODO: Check this and also check the methodology - cavity_width = 125 + + cavity_width = 50 # Test the different fill options lowest_selected_u_value = None recommendations = []