Insulation insomnia: a cure

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978 · Dimensions/NBS; (United States)

OSTI ID:6410641

Heyman, M

Some answers to questions are provided on home insulation. The first asks about measures to cut home energy use, followed by queries on kinds of insulation available and their differences, description of the R Factor, selecting the best kind, how much insulation and the money it will save, fire safety properties, the use of a vapor barrier, the plugging of attic vents in the winter, and installation information. Some research projects or the fire safety, properties, and installation are reviewed.

• Research Organization: National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 6410641
• Journal Information: Dimensions/NBS; (United States), Vol. 62:9
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

29 ENERGY PLANNING
POLICY AND ECONOMY
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
THERMAL INSULATION
INFORMATION
BUILDINGS
ENERGY CONSERVATION
INSTALLATION
MAINTENANCE
R FACTORS
RESEARCH PROGRAMS
SAFETY
THERMOSTATS
WALLS
CONTROL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
291000* - Energy Planning & Policy- Conservation
320101 - Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization- Residential Buildings- (-1987)