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I bet the insulation looks great from the other direction.

  • Writer: Cid Herlein
    Cid Herlein
  • Nov 11, 2024
  • 1 min read

The thickness of insulation is important because it affects how much heat is lost, which can impact energy costs and the environment. Thicker insulation holds more heat than thinner insulation. For example, poor quality insulation that's 8 in thick may have a higher R-value than high quality insulation that's only 1 in thick.



 
 
 

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