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Insulation, when used properly, will add thermal comfort, reduce unwanted heat loss or
gain and can decrease the building's energy demand. Today's market presents multiple
solutions and systems that can be used in your construction project. From Spray-on
insulation, to insulated materials, all materials are compared and evaluated using their
R-Value, a value that represents the effectiveness and insulation property of the material.
Below we present some alternatives that you can use as insulated materials or tips when
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