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- Option to add thermal mass to 480 sqft additionHello all.Here is an interesting holiday question, with some background first:We are in the (slow) process of building a 20’x24’ stand alone addition to our small house, which will be…
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Is an R Value of 5 or 6 a Value?
Is your R Value of 5 or 6 really enough of a good value when you are adding insulation? This is a good topic, as today there are new insulation products that start with an R Value of 1 and … Continue reading →