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Everything that residential contractors, designers and architects, owners and builders want to know about economical, energy boosting insulation materials is right here in this big-picture overview. The authors evaluate the pros and cons of past, presently used, and future materials. This book also covers the best strategies for providing insulation and achieving maximum thermal comfort, and controlling damaging moisture accumulation. It discusses how to evaluate and tackle asbestos abatement, UFFI (Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation), and other historical materials.
Contents
A Brief History of Thermal Insulation. Thermal Comfort. Insulation Fundamentals and Principles. Vapor and Air Retarders. Insulation Applications and Comparisons. Building Codes, Associated Standards, and Regulations. Loose-Fill Insulation. Blankets: Batts and Rolls. Sprayed-in-Place Insulation. Foamed-in-Place Insulation. Rigid Board Insulation. Radiant Barriers and Reflective Insulation Systems. Earth. Coatings. Integrated Insulation Systems. Historical Insulation Products. Future Insulation Products and Technologies Appendix A. Miscellaneous Figures and Tables Appendix B. Directory of Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Associations Appendix C. Directory of Historical Insulation Products
