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Climate Zone 2A — Houston, TX (Hot-Humid)

Updated Mar 25, 2026
Hot-humid climate. Cooling-dominated. Insulation: R-30 ceiling, R-13 wall. Moisture management critical.

IECC CZ 2A (hot-humid): Houston, New Orleans, Jacksonville, Miami area. Heating degree days: <3500. Cooling degree days: >5000. Design temps: summer 95F/75F wb, winter 28F. Residential envelope: ceiling R-30, wall R-13, floor R-13, windows U-0.40/SHGC-0.25. Air leakage: 5 ACH50. Key challenges: humidity control (dehumidification), condensation, mold prevention, hurricane wind loads (coastal). Vapor retarder: Class III or none (on warm side — different from cold climates). HVAC: cooling-dominated, high-efficiency AC critical, dehumidification. Seismic: SDC A-B. Special: hurricane shutters/impact glass in coastal WBDR.

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heating degree days
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