St. Martin is in IECC Climate Zone 2A (Hot - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for St. Martin.
St. Martin, Louisiana falls within IECC Climate Zone 2A (Hot - Humid), a cooling-dominated region with humid moisture conditions. HVAC contractors working in St. Martin must use the official ASHRAE design temperatures of 32°F (99% winter) and 95°F (1% summer) when performing Manual J load calculations. These values represent the outdoor conditions your heating and cooling system must handle 99% and 1% of the year, respectively — ensuring proper equipment sizing without costly over- or under-sizing.
Because Zone 2A is cooling-dominated, solar heat gain control is critical. St. Martin homes require windows with an SHGC of 0.25 or lower, along with R-13 wall insulation and R-30 ceiling insulation per the IECC 2021 energy code.
Minimum insulation R-values and window performance requirements for Climate Zone 2A in St. Martin, Louisiana.
| Building Component | Minimum Requirement | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling / Attic Insulation | R-30 | R-value |
| Wall Insulation | R-13 | R-value |
| Floor Insulation | R-13 | R-value |
| Window U-Factor | 0.4 | BTU/hr-ft²-°F |
| Window SHGC | 0.25 | Coefficient |
| Air Infiltration | 0.25 | ACH50 |
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Official ASHRAE design temperatures for St. Martin, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.
Minimum insulation and window requirements for St. Martin per IECC 2021.
Energy Code: 2015 IECC
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