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Insulation Practices: Protective Coatings for Foam Insulation

Smith, JC
Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.

Kummins, JS
Dow Corning Corp., Midland, Mich.

Pages: 3    Published: Mar 1975

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Abstract

Fuel shortages, and the resulting increase in the cost of energy, has spurred the use of more efficient insulation systems for residential and commercial buildings, as well as for industrial applications. As can be seen from Table 1, the R value of polyurethane foam has almost a two-fold advantage over polystyrene foam and glass fiber, making it the best insulation material available today.