Research Article

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

Volume: 14 Number: 1 January 21, 2026
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Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example

Abstract

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.

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Supporting Institution

This research received no external funding.

Ethical Statement

This study does not involve human or animal participants. All procedures followed scientific and ethical principles, and all referenced studies are appropriately cited.

Thanks

The author/authors do not wish to acknowledge any individual or institution.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Construction Business

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

January 21, 2026

Submission Date

August 28, 2024

Acceptance Date

December 20, 2024

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 14 Number: 1

APA
Arslan Kapucu, M., & Uğur, L. O. (2026). Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1), 274-287. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1539874
AMA
1.Arslan Kapucu M, Uğur LO. Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example. DUBİTED. 2026;14(1):274-287. doi:10.29130/dubited.1539874
Chicago
Arslan Kapucu, Merve, and Latif Onur Uğur. 2026. “Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 (1): 274-87. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1539874.
EndNote
Arslan Kapucu M, Uğur LO (January 1, 2026) Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14 1 274–287.
IEEE
[1]M. Arslan Kapucu and L. O. Uğur, “Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example”, DUBİTED, vol. 14, no. 1, pp. 274–287, Jan. 2026, doi: 10.29130/dubited.1539874.
ISNAD
Arslan Kapucu, Merve - Uğur, Latif Onur. “Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 14/1 (January 1, 2026): 274-287. https://doi.org/10.29130/dubited.1539874.
JAMA
1.Arslan Kapucu M, Uğur LO. Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example. DUBİTED. 2026;14:274–287.
MLA
Arslan Kapucu, Merve, and Latif Onur Uğur. “Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 14, no. 1, Jan. 2026, pp. 274-87, doi:10.29130/dubited.1539874.
Vancouver
1.Merve Arslan Kapucu, Latif Onur Uğur. Estimation of Exterior Thermal Insulation Costs of Multi-Storey Reinforced Concrete Buildings: A Model Example. DUBİTED. 2026 Jan. 1;14(1):274-87. doi:10.29130/dubited.1539874