Presents the measured annual performance of 10 roof and 14 wall assemblies in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. A comparison of the performance of different roof and wall panels based on the annual net heat flow data is carried out. Two sets of results are discussed. The first set pertains to discussion and ranking of the panels based on net heat flow. The second set of results is a comparison of concrete masonry units to other roof and wall constructions.

Units: Dual

KEYWORDS: year 1997, Measuring, performance, roofs, walls, Saudi Arabia, comparing, heat flow, concrete, masonry, thermal properties, testing, heat loss, heat gain, thermal conductivity, thermal insulation