SOLAR INSULATION PRINCIPLES

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SOLAR INSULATION PRINCIPLES

• BY PETER FRANCIS SARABOSING

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What is Solar Insulation?

• Material that is not a good conductor of heat
• Forms barriers between interior and exterior
  spaces
• Separates cold weather from warmed interiors, or
  vice versa
• Maintains an even temperature year-round

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Principles of Insulation Lets Insulate

• Insulate every surface separating inside from
  outside
• All walls, floors, and ceilings
• Install insulation with an R-value higher than
  the minimum requirements
• Leave no gaps or compression, reduces
  effectiveness as much as 50
• Keep insulation clear of heat producing device
• Install insulation correctly to maximize
  effectiveness

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Methods of Insulation Keepin It Hot (Or Cold)

• ADVANCED WINDOWS
• TRANSPARANT INSULATION
• TROMBE WALL
• FIBERGLASS
• MINERAL-FIBRE
• CELLULOSE THERMAL
• VERMICULITE
• RIGID FOAM
• URETHANE

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Benefits of Insulation To Insulate or Not to
Insulate

• Keeps your house warm in winter and cold in
  summer
• Reduces noise levels
• Reduce energy bills
• Properly insulated homes use half the energy of
  those without insulation

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Resources

• http//www.canren.gc.ca/
• http//www.consumerenergycenter.org/homeandwork/ho
  mes/construction/insulation.html