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Posted by Steve Barker on February 1, 2007, 3:57 pm
I've been trying to find that stuff (in the KC area) for a solar collector
project. Who the heck sells it?
thanks,
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I like Tuff-R, which has the highest R value combined with the lowest
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> cost per sheet (in my area, Northern Ohio).
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Posted by DT on February 1, 2007, 5:37 pm
>>I like Tuff-R, which has the highest R value combined with the lowest
>>cost per sheet (in my area, Northern Ohio).
>I've been trying to find that stuff (in the KC area) for a solar collector
>project. Who the heck sells it?
Home Depot, and I believe Lowes does also. I'm not sure what temperature it is
rated for, might be a factor in a collector.
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Posted by bowgus on February 1, 2007, 8:58 pm
On Feb 1, 1:02 pm, dthompson4...@SPAMwowway.com (DT) wrote:
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> >Alternately, assuming 2x6 exterior walls, are any homes constructed
> >with additional EPS/XPS insulation on the outside of the wall?
> Absolutely. Even with 2x6 studs, the studs represent a significant loss of
> insulating value compared to the cavities. Adding a continuous layer of
> insulation over the entire structure improves the performance of the whole
> system. I like Tuff-R, which has the highest R value combined with the lowest
> cost per sheet (in my area, Northern Ohio).
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FWIW about that stud loss ... up here code spacing is 2' with a
2x6 ... less studs, less loss.
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Posted by Matt Whiting on February 2, 2007, 6:58 am
bowgus wrote:
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> On Feb 1, 1:02 pm, dthompson4...@SPAMwowway.com (DT) wrote:
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>>>Alternately, assuming 2x6 exterior walls, are any homes constructed
>>>with additional EPS/XPS insulation on the outside of the wall?
>>Absolutely. Even with 2x6 studs, the studs represent a significant loss of
>>insulating value compared to the cavities. Adding a continuous layer of
>>insulation over the entire structure improves the performance of the whole
>>system. I like Tuff-R, which has the highest R value combined with the lowest
>>cost per sheet (in my area, Northern Ohio).
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>>Dennis
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> FWIW about that stud loss ... up here code spacing is 2' with a
> 2x6 ... less studs, less loss.
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Yes, and there are other benefits such as less noise.
Matt
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Posted by decaturbob2k on February 8, 2007, 9:50 am
double wall systems been around a long time also known as envelope
systems, double shell systems. Works in conjunction with passive solar
designs.
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