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Insulation Alternatives - ToolBase TechSpecs

July 2006     

This overview of insulation alternatives includes basic information about what it is and the different types available, costs, benefits and drawbacks, and real-world feedback from field evaluations.

Insulation Alternatives TechSpecs will also help you learn what it takes to switch to various alternative insulation technologies, what to consider when determining if different insulation methods are right for your next project, steps to take if you decide to switch from traditional methods, and additional resources for more information.

Prepared for:
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Prepared by:
NAHB Research Center

4 pages