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Product Identifiers
PublisherMcGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
ISBN-100071348727
ISBN-139780071348720
eBay Product ID (ePID)641986
Product Key Features
Number of Pages494 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameInsulation Handbook
Publication Year2000
SubjectMaterials Science / General, Remodeling & Renovation
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, House & Home
AuthorRichard T. Bynum, Richard T. Bynum Jr.
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.6 in
Item Weight33 Oz
Item Length9.2 in
Item Width6.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2001-273889
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal693.832
Table Of ContentA Brief History of Thermal Insulation. Thermal Comfort. Insulation Fundamentals and Principles. Vapor and Air Retarders. Insulation Applications and Comparisons. Building Codes, Associated Standards, and Regulations. Loose-Fill Insulation. Blankets: Batts and Rolls. Sprayed-in-Place Insulation. Foamed-in-Place Insulation. Rigid Board Insulation. Radiant Barriers and Reflective Insulation Systems. Earth. Coatings. Integrated Insulation Systems. Historical Insulation Products. Future Insulation Products and Technologies Appendix A. Miscellaneous Figures and Tables Appendix B. Directory of Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Associations Appendix C. Directory of Historical Insulation Products
SynopsisProvides an overview of economical, energy boosting insulation materials for residential contractors, designers and architects, and owners and builders. This book also covers the best strategies for providing insulation and achieving maximum thermal comfort, and controlling damaging moisture accumulation., Everything that residential contractors, designers and architects, owners and builders want to know about economical, energy boosting insulation materials is right here in this big-picture overview. The authors evaluate the pros and cons of past, presently used, and future materials; also covers the best strategies for providing insulation and achieving maximum thermal comfort, and controlling damaging moisture accumulation. Discusses how to evaluate and tackle asbestos abatement, UFFI (Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation), and other historical materials.