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Environmental benefits of Home Insulation:
Energy consumption in buildings is growing faster than most other areas of use.
Insulation is the most cost effective way of reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gases emissions in the built environment.
Insulating buildings is the most financially attractive of all energy efficiency and renewable energy measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Insulation alone can cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5%.
Current insulation production technology is proven and available now installing insulation has an immediate impact on energy demand and GHG emissions.
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The R-Value of Insulation
An R-value indicates an insulation’s resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness.
The R-value depends on the type of insulation and includes its material, thickness, and density. When calculating the R-value of a multilayered installation, add the R-values of the individual layers. Installing more insulation in your home increases the R-value and the resistance to heat flow. (more…)
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