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Insulation 101. Other than the walls, what part of your house should be insulated?— BYHYU 027
Insulation 101. Other than the walls, what part of your house should be insulated?— BYHYU 027
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jul 20, 2016
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Podcast episode
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When building a new home, investing in insulation is one of the best ways to decrease your energy consumption and save money far into the future. Talking about insulation may not be an especially exciting topic in residential construction, but is one of the most important subjects to understand because choosing the amount and placement of insulation will directly affect the physical and financial comfort of you and your family. Insulation has one of the fastest payback times of all investments you’ll make in your new home. The savings can be so great that you can often recover your initial investment in just a few years. So, if you can afford it, add the maximum amount of insulation recommended for your home design and region. In this week’s mini lesson, we’ll talk about some general recommendations for insulation. And over the next few weeks, we’ll learn about some specific types of insulation that are commonly used in residential construction, including spray foam insulation, rigid foam board insulation, batt and blanket insulation and blown-in cellulose. Show notes at www.BYHYU.com
Released:
Jul 20, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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