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  1. Siding Price Guide

    … and shingles are sold as pieces or attached to plywood panels to ease installation. Other Considerations: Offers some insulation value . Cedar and redwood species are naturally decay-resistant. Wood is flammable; look for products factory-treated with …

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  1. Attic Insulation

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    … If your house is still a drafty heat-waster, call in an insulation pro for evaluation. The higher an insulation's " R " value , the greater its ability to impede the flow of heat. In an attic, most types of insulation have "R" values that range from …

  2. Update Your Windows

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    … window may not be providing enough insulation value , making your heating bills soar ..... summer, your windows have little insulation value . This means you're paying more ..... on the exterior. They offer good insulation value and strength, making them a viable …

  3. Alternative Building Materials

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    … Timber-frame homes are usually sheathed with stress skin panels, insulated exterior sheathing that carries exceptional insulation value as well as the benefit of quickly enclosing a timber frame from the elements. Disadvantages: Since few people build with …

  4. Top Picks: Manufactured Siding

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    … the panels are indistinguishable from rock siding. The panels are impact resistant, have a Class A fire rating, a high R - value , and weigh less than 1 pound per square foot. Because each panel covers several square feet, the overall cost and difficulty …

  5. Home Insulation Price Guide

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    … depending on application and market price. R - Value : 3.2 to 4.3 per inch of thickness ..... cost-effective way to achieve desired R - value Some products are faced with a vapor retarder ..... any gaps will decrease the overall R - value Fiberglass is scratchy, and the dust …

  6. 11 Quick Fall Fix-Ups for Your Home

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    … insulation is just level with or below your floor joists, you should add more--enough to bring your attic to an insulation R - value of 38, or about 10-14 inches, depending on insulation type. When adding insulation, you don't have to use the same type …

  7. House Siding Options: A Visual Guide

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    … within your skill set, requires no special tools, and creates no harmful dust when cut. 3. Energy Efficiency . Check the R - Value rating for energy savings and understand what will be needed as far as insulation beneath the cladding. 4. Aesthetics . Your …

  8. Window Style Primer

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    … lights. (Vertical strips between panes are known as mullions .) Pane -- The term for the glass part or parts of a window. R - value -- A window's resistance to heat loss or gain. The higher the value, the better. Sash -- The framework of the window …

  9. 25 Things to Know About Windows

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    … as 43 percent, while awnings reduce it by as much as 77 percent. 24. A window's R - value measures its resistance to heat flow. The higher the R - value , the more efficient the window. A U-factor is the rate of heat transfer from inside …

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