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2. Building insulation - Wikipedia

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   Mineral wool insulation A semi-detached house with one half of the facade in the original state and the other half after insulation with polystyrene Old brick houses in Sosnowiec, Poland, insulated with polystyrene A single-family house in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, during the implementation of thermal insulation A historic building in Kuźnia Raciborska, Poland, during the implementation of ...

3. The 6 Smartest Ways To Spend on Your Home This Winter - AOL

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   Add Insulation. Insulation isn’t terribly affordable if you’re living on a frugal budget (it costs between $1,500 and $3,500, ... “Start with the attic or walls, where heat escapes the most

4. Building insulation material - Wikipedia

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   The use of highly compressed straw bales as insulation, though uncommon, is gaining popularity in experimental building projects for the high R-value and low cost of a thick wall made of straw. "Research by Joe McCabe at the Univ. of Arizona found R-value for both wheat and rice bales was about R-2.4 (RSI-0.42) per inch with the grain, and R-3 ...

5. Cellulose insulation - Wikipedia

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   Demand for insulation increased following the oil embargo of 1973–74, which caused energy costs for heating to skyrocket across the United States, driving interest in energy conservation. Insulation gained significant national attention in the U.S. as a cheap and available technology to increase the energy efficiency of homes. In 1977 ...

6. Are Home Improvements Tax Deductible? - AOL

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   Insulation in attic, walls, floors, pipes and ducts ... $1,200 for other energy-efficient improvements like home energy audits or certain efficient property costs (Note: specific improvements ...

7. 4 Ways Seniors Can Save Money on Heating This Winter - AOL

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   For example, check the house’s insulation. According to This Old House, insulating the attic may be one of the best ways to make a home more energy efficient. Upgrading windows and doors can ...

8. List of insulation materials - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of insulation materials used around the world. Typical R-values are given for various materials and structures as approximations based on the average of available figures and are sorted by lowest value. R-value at 1 m gives R-values normalised to a 1 metre (3 ft 3 in) thickness and sorts by median value of the range.

9. 9 Types of Home Additions That Add the Most Value—And What ...

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   Over-Garage Addition. Cost Estimate: $10,000 to $40,000+ Best for: Homeowners with small lots Depending on the layout of your home, adding a room over your garage is one way to increase space ...