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Energy Efficient House Insulation

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Date: 01/21/2009 Topics: Green Living > Building > Insulating | Home Improvement > Insulation | Readers Request > Home  
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What type of whole-house insulation is the most energy efficient for an older home? Our house is a wood-frame, ranch style with a full basement.

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By PinkSunshine (6) Profile Contact
Since this post is under the green living section I thought I might add this idea. Recycled blue jeans can be turned into house insulation. Here's a few links about it.

http://www.environmentalhomecenter. ... DUCT&ProdCode=COTTON_INSULATION#more

http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/11/26 ... lue-jean-insulation-by-bonded-logic/

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By mb (Guest Post)
The most effective is spray foam insulation. It is a vapor barrier as well as a thermal barrier, so it does double duty, too. It is expensive, though, and should be professionally installed. Call some contractors in your area to get some quotes. Also ask for the 'payback' (how many years before you save enough in your heating and cooling to pay yourself back).

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