Fiberglass Batt
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A Fresh Look at R-Value
Marketers of radiant barriers and spray foam have a history of false statements about R-value
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Getting Good Results from Fiberglass Batts
This less-favored insulation type will do a good job of slowing heat loss, if key details are attended to during installation
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New Products Alert
Owens Corning introduces PINK Next Gen fiberglass insulation and Hempitecture rolls out its HempWool batts and rigid board
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Is Your House Too Leaky Because of Fiberglass?
Dirty fiberglass indicates a problem. Who’s to blame?
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Fiberglass Insulation Manufacturer Tackles Installation Quality
Owens Corning has published a document and video to help insulation contractors achieve the RESNET Grade 1 installation standard
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Seeking the Elusive Grade 1 Batt Installation
I finally found insulation contractors capable of Grade 1 work — in the very competitive multifamily market
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Banish These Details From Your Plans
Some features and methods are so difficult to implement that designers might want to avoid them entirely
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What Architects Need to Know About Attic Kneewalls
If you want your building enclosure to perform well, you need to start with good design details – especially for kneewalls
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Mineral Wool Insulation Isn’t Like Fiberglass
Making the case for mineral wool insulation as the best product for residential applications
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Flash and Batt in the Roof
Adding up the R-values of different types of insulation may not yield a sum that the building code will accept