Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Insulating wooden floor raised 400mm from ground in temperate climates

[Linda Lawrie <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 01:12 PM 11/17/2012, Jean Marais wrote:
> I thought the use of the wooden
> floor was exactly because it's not as cold as tiles. 

I think the wood has less thermal mass than ceramic, etc tiles.  So,
tiles hold their temperature longer, so to speak.  Or leach their
cold to your bare feet more than the wood (which more quickly responds to
the temperature of your feet).

Linda

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