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3 Real-World Insulation Strategies

Insulating your home effectively seems pretty simple at first glance, and that’s the problem. Success is not always simple, especially if you’re dealing with an older house. If you’re really interested in optimizing the insulation efficiency of your home, the only way you’ll succeed is by first understanding and addressing key details as part of your insulation campaign. The tips I’ll explain below are for all houses and make especially good sense for older homes.

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There are two reasons rigid foam or fiberboard insulation applied to the outside face of exterior

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