INSULATION IS MORE POPULAR
Fibreglass Easy To Install In spite of building and architectural progress, much of the warmth generated in today’s homes is lost because some building materials do not provide effective insulation. To combat this, one material being used extensively in many homes and offices is fibreglass. Recently, New Zealand manufacturers of this material have developed sections of fibreglass, called batts, which are sufficiently rigid to be pressed by hand between the joists or studs of a room. The batts, which measure 24 by 17 inches, remain firmly wedged between walls or above the ceiling and create a uniform layer of still air between themselves and the outer wall or ceiling. This layer of inert air is a barrier against the swift exchange of hot or cold air, preventing heat loss in winter or heat gain in summer. Fibreglass does not rot or shrink and retains its shape. Once installed, no maintenance is required.
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Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30737, 29 April 1965, Page 16
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156INSULATION IS MORE POPULAR Press, Volume CIV, Issue 30737, 29 April 1965, Page 16
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