Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example

Heat tends to pass from the environment where the temperature is high to the environment where it is low in environments with different interacting temperatures. Thermal insulation is manufactured in buildings in order to prevent heat transfer and provide a comfortable living space. In this study; information about thermal insulation and application details, construction cost and calculation methods are given. Calculations were made assuming that XPS, EPS and rock wool exterior thermal insulation materials of different thicknesses were applied to 3 multi-storey reinforced concrete projects used in the study. Exterior thermal insulation costs were calculated according to the market prices of February 2024 using the unit price method and regression analysis method. Within the scope of the study, it was tried to determine to what extent different exterior thermal insulation systems applied in multi-storey reinforced concrete structures affect the construction cost. Thus, with this study, a preliminary estimate of the exterior thermal insulation cost in multi-storey reinforced concrete projects planned to be built can be made.