Insulation All About Insulation - Tips and Material

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Insulation, when used properly, will add thermal comfort, reduce unwanted heat loss or gain and can decrease the building's energy demand. Today's market presents multiple solutions and systems that can be used in your construction project. From Spray-on insulation, to insulated materials, all materials are compared and evaluated using their R-Value, a value that represents the effectiveness and insulation property of the material. Below we present some alternatives that you can use as insulated materials or tips when installing insulation.

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Installing insulation is not a difficult task to complete. However, it is a very important component of a building and a proper

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Not only home builders, approximately one-third of Insulated Concrete Forms structures are non-residential, according

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Insulated vinyl siding is an alternative to costly siding materials. Although some contractors still prefer traditional vinyl siding, the Insulated vinyl siding offers a new competitive edge providing several benefits for homeowners and builders. More »

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