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Heating or cooling your home or office will account for a large portion of its total energy use. As utility costs skyrocket, facilities managers and homeowners will be looking to find ways to save energy and money. Insulation will be one of the methods.

Insulation restricts the flow of air. Warm air will naturally try to move to a cooler area. By placing insulation around the conditioned space, you are attempting to limit or slow down this natural movement. The amount of restriction or slowing down is measured by the R-value of the material being used. The higher the R-value, the higher the amount of resistance to air flow. The R-value is dependent upon the material’s thickness and density.

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