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 E
low-density, loose-fill insulation with a blanket insulation product or with a higher density loose-fill insulation. Blankets, in the form of batts or rolls, are flexible products made from mineral fibers, including fiberglass or rock wool. They are available in widths suited to standard spacings of wall studs and attic or floor joists.
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