Received 15.04.2018, Revised 29.07.2018, Accepted 30.08.2018
Purpose. To determine metal stud wall systems with improved thermal insulation performance. Methodology. Thermal transmittance of steel framed walls was analyzed using heat-transfer simulation program THERM 7.6. Findings. Thermal insulation performance of various configurations of metal stud walls has been evaluated. Scientific novelty. Approaches to enhance thermal insulation performance of steel framed walls were determined. Practical value. The work results can be used in designing new energy efficient building
steel framed wall, U-value, thermal insulation, thermal insulation performance