Contents

Preface ix Acknowledgments

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Chapter 1. A Brief History of Thermal Insulation Chapter 2. Thermal Comfort Chapter 3. Insulation Fundamentals and Principles Chapter 4. Vapor and Air Retarders Chapter 5. Insulation Applications and Comparisons Chapter 6. Building Codes, Associated Standards, and Regulations Chapter 7. Loose-Fill Insulation Chapter 8. Blanket Insulation: Batts and Rolls Chapter 9. Sprayed-in-Place Insulation Chapter 10. Foamed-in-Place Insulation Chapter 11. Rigid Board Insulation Chapter 12. Radiant Barriers and Reflective Insulation Chapter 13. Earth Chapter 14. Coatings Chapter 15. Integrated Insulation Systems Chapter 16. Historical Insulation Products

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Chapter 17. Future Insulation Products and Technologies

Appendix A. Miscellaneous Figures and Tables 395 Appendix B. Directory of Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Associations Appendix C. Directory of Historical Insulation Products 461 Index 473

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