Crenshaw County is in IECC Climate Zone 3A (Warm - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official ASHRAE design temperatures for Crenshaw County.
Crenshaw County, Alabama is classified under IECC Climate Zone 3A (Warm - Humid), a mixed-climate region with humid moisture conditions. With 7 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Crenshaw County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of 27°F (99% winter heating) and 97°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.
With balanced heating and cooling loads, Crenshaw County homes require well-rounded insulation — R-20 walls, R-30 ceilings, R-19 floors — and windows with both U-factor 0.32 and SHGC 0.25 to handle both winter lows and summer highs.
Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 3A in Crenshaw County, AL.
| Building Component | Minimum Requirement | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling / Attic Insulation | R-30 | R-value |
| Wall Insulation | R-20 | R-value |
| Floor Insulation | R-19 | R-value |
| Window U-Factor | 0.32 | BTU/hr-ft²-°F |
| Window SHGC | 0.25 | Coefficient |
| Air Infiltration | 0.15 | ACH50 |
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Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Crenshaw County, AL, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.
Minimum insulation and window requirements for Crenshaw County per IECC 2021 energy code.
Climate Zone 3A: Warm - Humid - Mixed climate with warm, humid summers and cool winters. Balanced heating and cooling needs.
1 cities and communities in Crenshaw County share Climate Zone 3A requirements.
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