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: INSULATING MATERIALS can be dusty and may cause ‘temporary skin irritation after contact.
- Always wear lightweight goggles and a high-quality paper breathing mask. Wear loose clothing with
: -fong sleeves buttoned around the wrists, and snug work gloves when installing insulation.

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yourselfer to conserve
energy and reduce noise with-
in the home. To ensure that
you insulate your home prop-
erly, what follows are some
tips on installing insulation in
the home.

When you look at: insulation,
always go by ils R-value, or metric
RS{i number, not by its thickness.
These numbers indicate a material's
resistance to heat flow, with the farg-
er number representing greater resis-
tance to heat loss or gain. -

For example the recommended
R-value for ceilings is 40, with an
RSI of 7.0. For extericy wails, look
for an R-value of 20 (RSI of 3.5).

Remember that there are a variety
of categories of insulation —~ each
specially tailored to best meet the
requirements of the area that is being
worked on. When in doubt as to
which type to use, ask a salesperson
at the hardware or building supplies
store,

As well as being an energy con-
server, insulation is an effective
sound bartier. Insulating floors and
walls between rooms can help make
domestic life quieter and more pleas-
ant.

Getting started

insulating materials can be dusty

and may cause temporary skin inita-
tion after contact. Always wear light-
weight goggles and a high-quality
paper breathing mask. Wear’ loose
clothing with long sleeves buttoned
around the wrists, snug work gloves
and a hat. ;

Be constantly aware of safety pre-
cautions such as not using an open
flame near polyethylene vapor
retarders.

‘Additional items for safety and
convenience include a pair of knee
pads for extended kneeling in
cramped arcas, a step stool for hard
to reach places and a tool box or

ather container to put tools in while :

you work,

Before beginning any insulation
job, read the directions. As each job
varies so do the too!s and methods of
installation.

~ Making the job-easier --

For the best results, installed insu-
lation should be as continuous as
possible, with no gaps or thin spots
to allow heat to escape. This
becomes more difficult when you
have to deal with ducting, wiring,
plumbing, small spaces and’ special
features in the house.

Work from the outer edge of the
attic toward the centre. it’s easier to
do whatever cutting and fitting is

necessary at the centre of the attic
rather than near .the eaves, where

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