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Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vonsmog
Most heat loss is out the ceiling (heat rises), so attic insulation is more important than wall, as windows have a "R" value of what, 2. So what good is it having walls with a high "R" value next to a bunch of windows.
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Some truth, some myth.
Hot AIR rises, but heat radiates 360*. An uninsulated basement is often the biggest area of heat loss, sometimes 30% or more.
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