CSA F280 - Heat Loss / Heat Gain Software

CSA^® F280-12 Residential Heating and Cooling Loads

LoopCAD and HeatCAD provide for easy, accurate and verified CSA F280-12 residential heating and cooling load calculations. The Professional and MJ8 Editions of these programs have been specifically designed and tested for the latest CSA F280-12 (R2021 Update 3) standard, and have been verified by HVAC Designers of Canada.Click here for the verified listing webpage.

Users of the Professional and MJ8 Editions are strongly encouraged to purchase a copy of the CSA F280-12 standard to use in conjunction with the software. Visit www.csagroup.org/store for purchasing information.

The following highlights key features in the Professional and MJ8 Editions for both LoopCAD and HeatCAD. For a detailed comparison of features go to the LoopCAD Features page or the HeatCAD Features page

Key Features

Heating Load Calculations

Residential heating loads are calculated according to the CSA F280-12 standard, including component properties, infiltration, mechanical ventilation, cold partitions and radiant floors.

Cooling Load Calculations

Full support for CSA F280-12 residential cooling loads including internal loads, infiltration and ventilation loads, automated orientation for maximum loads, and room CFM estimates.

Infiltration Air Leakage Loads

Implementation of CSA F280-12 methods for infiltration loads based on shielding, building type and air tightness.

Clear and Concise Reports

HeatCAD and LoopCAD provide clear, easy to read reports to communicate your design work to clients, homeowners or inspectors. The available reports include:

CSA Load Summary
CSA Load Details
Heating System Summary
Annex D Summary

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