Clarify emittance and solar absorptance inputs. [ci skip]

NREL · Oct 22, 2024 · 219d264 · 219d264
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diff --git a/docs/source/workflow_inputs.rst b/docs/source/workflow_inputs.rst
@@ -1214,8 +1214,8 @@ For a multifamily building where the dwelling unit has another dwelling unit abo
   ``Area``                                double             ft2               > 0                       Yes                                        Gross area (including skylights)
   ``Azimuth`` or ``Orientation``          integer or string  deg or direction  >= 0, <= 359 or See [#]_  No         See [#]_                        Direction (clockwise from North)
   ``RoofType``                            string                               See [#]_                  No         asphalt or fiberglass shingles  Roof type
-  ``RoofColor`` or ``SolarAbsorptance``   string or double                     See [#]_ or >= 0, <= 1    No         medium                          Roof color or solar absorptance [#]_
-  ``Emittance``                           double                               >= 0, <= 1                No         0.90                            Emittance
+  ``RoofColor`` or ``SolarAbsorptance``   string or double                     See [#]_ or >= 0, <= 1    No         medium                          Roof color or solar absorptance of outermost material [#]_
+  ``Emittance``                           double                               >= 0, <= 1                No         0.90                            Emittance of outermost material
   ``InteriorFinish/Type``                 string                               See [#]_                  No         See [#]_                        Interior finish material
   ``InteriorFinish/Thickness``            double             in                >= 0                      No         0.5                             Interior finish thickness
   ``Pitch``                               double             ?/12              >= 0                      Yes                                        Pitch [#]_
@@ -1277,8 +1277,8 @@ Each rim joist surface (i.e., the perimeter of floor joists typically found betw
   ``Area``                                double             ft2               > 0                       Yes                    Gross area
   ``Azimuth`` or ``Orientation``          integer or string  deg or direction  >= 0, <= 359 or See [#]_  No        See [#]_     Direction (clockwise from North)
   ``Siding``                              string                               See [#]_                  No        wood siding  Siding material
-  ``Color`` or ``SolarAbsorptance``       string or double                     See [#]_ or >= 0, <= 1    No        medium       Color or solar absorptance [#]_
-  ``Emittance``                           double                               >= 0, <= 1                No        0.90         Emittance
+  ``Color`` or ``SolarAbsorptance``       string or double                     See [#]_ or >= 0, <= 1    No        medium       Color or solar absorptance of outermost material [#]_
+  ``Emittance``                           double                               >= 0, <= 1                No        0.90         Emittance of outermost material
   ``Insulation/SystemIdentifier``         id                                                             Yes                    Unique identifier
   ``Insulation/AssemblyEffectiveRValue``  double             F-ft2-hr/Btu      > 0                       Yes                    Assembly R-value [#]_
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@@ -1325,8 +1325,8 @@ Each wall surface is entered as a ``/HPXML/Building/BuildingDetails/Enclosure/Wa
   ``Area``                                double             ft2               > 0                       Yes                         Gross area (including doors/windows)
   ``Azimuth`` or ``Orientation``          integer or string  deg or direction  >= 0, <= 359 or See [#]_  No             See [#]_     Direction (clockwise from North)
   ``Siding``                              string                               See [#]_                  No             wood siding  Siding material
-  ``Color`` or ``SolarAbsorptance``       string or double                     See [#]_ or >= 0, <= 1    No             medium       Color or solar absorptance [#]_
-  ``Emittance``                           double                               >= 0, <= 1                No             0.90         Emittance
+  ``Color`` or ``SolarAbsorptance``       string or double                     See [#]_ or >= 0, <= 1    No             medium       Color or solar absorptance of outermost material [#]_
+  ``Emittance``                           double                               >= 0, <= 1                No             0.90         Emittance of outermost material
   ``InteriorFinish/Type``                 string                               See [#]_                  No             See [#]_     Interior finish material
   ``InteriorFinish/Thickness``            double             in                >= 0                      No             0.5          Interior finish thickness
   ``RadiantBarrier``                      boolean                                                        No             false        Presence of radiant barrier [#]_