Transcription of Insulation Fact Sheet
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DOE/CE-0180 2008 Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Contents: Introduction Page 2 Why Insulate Your House? How Insulation Works Which Kind of Insulation is Best? Page 3 What Is an R-Value? Reading the Label Insulation Product Types Insulating a New House Page 8 Where and How Much? Air Sealing Moisture Control and Ventilation Installation Issues o Precautions o Attics o Walls Design Options o Crawlspaces and Slabs o Advanced Wall Framing o Metal Framing o Insulating Concrete Forms o Massive Walls o Structural Insulated Panels o External Insulation Finish System o Attic Ventilation or a Cathedralized Attic Adding Insulation to an Existing House Page 20 Where and How Much How Much Insulation Do I Already Have?
Insulation Fact Sheet – PDF version 2008 6 Reflective insulation systems are fabricated from aluminum foils with a variety of backings such as kraft paper, plastic film, polyethylene bubbles, or cardboard. The resistance to heat flow depends on the heat flow direction, and this type of insulation is most effective in reducing downward heat flow.
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