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Check the Label Before You Buy

Check the Label Before You BuyCheck the Label Before You Buy No matter what kind of insulation you buy, check the information on the product label to make sure that the product is suitable for the intended application. A good insulation label should have a clearly stated R-value, and information about health and safety issues. An informative label should state: The...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Determining Your R-Value

Determining Your R-ValueDetermining the R-Value You Need for an Existing House The amount of insulation you need depends on the climate, type of heating (gas, oil, electricity) you use, and the section of the house that you plan to insulate. The attic is the first area to consider because it is accessible and therefore less expensive to insulate. A computer...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Do You Need More Insulation?

Do You Need More Insulation?Does Your Home Need More Insulation? To begin to answer this question, you must first find out how much insulation you already have and then determine how much more would be cost-effective. Many older homes have less insulation than homes built today. A qualified home energy auditor will include an insulation check as a routine part of an.

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Examples of Where to Insulate

Examples of Where to InsulateExamples of Where to Insulate In unfinished attic spaces, insulate between and over the floor joists to seal off living spaces below. * 1A attic access door In finished attic rooms with or without dormer, insulate ... 2A between the studs of knee walls; 2B between the studs and rafters of exterior walls and roof; 2C ceilings..

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Fiberglass Insulation: Most Common Mistakes

Fiberglass Insulation: Most Common MistakesFiberglass Insulation Most Common Mistakes Preparation - Installation - Mistakes Not providing for good air circulation between the roof and the insulation Neglecting to find out the most efficient R-value for your area and insulating accordingly Installing fiberglass batting with the paper side (vapor barrier) facing toward the outside..

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Foam and Foam Board Insulation

Foam and Foam Board InsulationFoam and Foam Board Insulation Even though many foam insulation products are more expensive than other types of insulating materials, such as fiberglass, cellulose, etc., they are commonly used in buildings where there are space limitations or where very high R-values are desirable. Foam insulation R-values range from R-4 to R-8 per inch...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Foam-Core Panels

Foam-Core PanelsFoam-Core Panels Foam-core panels are slabs of foam insulation sandwiched between two facings, or skins. These skins include metal, drywall, and/or structural wood composition sheathing, such as plywood, waferboard, and oriented strand board (OSB). Foam-core panels, also called stress-skin panels, sandwich panels, structural..

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Home Insulation Basics: Higher R-Values = Higher Insulating Values

Home Insulation Basics: Higher R-Values = Higher Insulating ValuesHome Insulation Basics: Higher R-Values Higher Insulating Values Whether you live in Bangor, Maine, or Bakersfield, California, your home will be more comfortable and energy efficient with the right insulation. Insulation helps reduce the costs of heating and cooling your home. Here's how: Heat travels. In the winter, heat flows out; in..

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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How Does Your Insulation Work for You

How Does Your Insulation Work for YouHow Does Insulation Work for You? Heat flows naturally from a warmer to a cooler space. In the winter, this heat flow moves directly from all heated living spaces to adjacent unheated attics, garages, and basements, or to the outdoors; or indirectly through interior ceilings, walls, and floors--wherever there is a difference in...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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Ice Dams

Ice DamsIce Damming... Roofers are not always to blame! If your home has a steep sloped roof, and is over twenty years old, a 98% probability exists that your attic has excessive heat, leading to ice damming, resulting in subsequent water damage, and may have other serious problems identified by that heat, too. Even newly constructed homes may...

 

Mon Oct 14 2002
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