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High R Value Insulation
Insulation with a high R values will help to
keep the heat in your home and save you money on
your energy costs.
Vinyl Reinforced Insulation
To provide adequate thermal insulation in either
outdoor or moisture sensitive applications it is
good to use vinyl reinforced insulation
material.
Reflective Foil Insulation
If you are looking for an inexpensive alterative
to either fiberglass or cellulose insulation you
may want to consider reflective foil insulation.
High RS Insulation
When it comes time to either build a new home or
remodel an old one you may want to consider
installing a high RS insulation wrap.
Residential Insulation Types
While all homes should ideally be insulated, it
is most important that homes in areas that see
extreme heat or cold be well insulated.
Fiberglass Panel Insulation
The most common type of insulation used in
residential application is fiberglass.
Where is Insulation Most Important?
There are a few reasons that the attic is the
most important location for good insulation in
both residential and commercial structures.
Radiant Barrier Insulation
You can reduce your home energy bills by
hundreds of dollars by adding radiant barrier
insulation to reduce thermal radiation.
Concrete Form Insulated Homes
Concrete form insulated homes have grown in
popularity tremendously over the last 30 years.
Insulating to Save Energy
Applying adequate insulation to your home may be
the most important energy saving tip of all.
Home Insulation Products
There has been a large increase in the amount of
different insulation products available as
construction material technology as improved
over the last several years.
Insulated Concrete Forms
Association
While ICF building systems have only seen use in
the United States since the 1990s they have been
popular in Europe for over 30 years.
Buildings and Fire Resistance Ratings
The fire resistance rating of building materials
should always be of prime concern when building
or remodeling a house.
Fiberglass
Fibers that are incredibly thin are used to make
fiberglass (also called fibreglass). The
glass serves to strengthen a variety of plastic
products.
How Fiberglass is Formed
Silica, or other glass making material, is
extruded into fibers which have a narrow enough
diameter to be used in textile fabrication, you
then have glass fibers.
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