Insulation's Value
Every dwelling in this modern technological age should have natural warmth in winter and coolness in summer. And even in the coldest months it should not be difficult or expensive to heat to a comfortable level. The interior should be dry, free from mould, and linings, furnishings and clothing should not become damp. At the same time ventilation without draughts should be constant throughout the year. Home insulation is an obvious, relatively cheap and simple way to meet all these requirements. It is preferable to plan a home’s insulation before building and include it in the walls, but in most homes it can easily be installed in the ceiling after construction. It has been proved that up to 60 per cent of the total heat loss from an average house is through the ceiling, with somewhat lower heat loss through the walls, floor and closed windows. This means that if a home is not insulated, the money spent on heating goes skyhigh.
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Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32036, 10 July 1969, Page 14
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164Insulation's Value Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32036, 10 July 1969, Page 14
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