Vermiculite and Asbestos
Vermiculite is a mica-like mineral that puffs up like popcorn when heated. It's a common thermal insulation material found in attics of homes. I usually see it partially filling the cavities between ceiling joists to a depth of between 2 and 4 ... [... more]
Old House Web |
New and Alternative Insulation Materials and Products
Many of the thermal insulation materials and products discussed below are intended as alternatives to more commonly used types. Manufacturer and product names have been intentionally omitted unless necessary to convey an adequate description of ... [... more]
Do It Yourself |
The PM.Zone Returns To Mars: Report 5--Opportunity Delayed
After the Columbia tragedy, NASA is having more thermal insulation problems, this time with cork sheet that keeps peeling off a Delta 2 rocket. The vehicle is designed to launch the second Mars Exploration Rover, named Opportunity, to the red planet. [... more]
Popular Mechanics |
High Efficiency Boiler
High Efficiency Boiler - Behind the Scenes - Accessible Home Chris Hoff of Buderus Hydronic Systems introduces Bob to the unique features of Buderus' high efficiency, cast iron G124 X gas-fired boiler system. With a full 3" of thermal insulation ... [... more]
Bob Vila |
Asbestos In and Around the Home
Due to its many desirable characteristics, asbestos was widely used as thermal insulation (beginning in 1920), fire protection, acoustical insulation, decoration on exposed surfaces, and to strengthen household and building products. Asbestos, a ... [... more]
Mississippi State University Extension |
M-D Building Products 4663 R-6.7 Water Heater Insulation ...
 Features: Reduces energy cost* Easily installed R-6.7 Insulating Value It works, but so will you: Everybody knows what these things do, so I don't need to explain it. This is basically fiberglass insulation with a thin plastic sheet on one side. You [... more]
$25.99
Amazon.com |
M-D Building Products 4671 R-5.0 Water Heater Insulation ...
Features: Reduces energy cost* Easily installed R-5.0 Insulating Value Binding: Tools & Hardware Color: WHITE FACED EAN: 0043374046717 Is Autographed: 0 Is Memorabilia: 0 Model: 4671 MPN: 04671 Package Quantity: 1 UPC: 043374046717 Variation [... more]
$17.99
Amazon.com |
Indus-Tool Cozy Electric Foot Warming Pad #FW
Features: Heated rubber mat (electric) Good for warming feet or even drying shoes Low-energy alternative to space heater; uses only 90 watts Made of water-resistant, long-lasting rubber 21 by 14 by 1/4 inches (length by width by thickness); 6 pounds; [... more]
$55.99
Amazon.com |
Do it Best GreenGard MAX House Wrap
Features: 9X100 DIB HOUSE WRAP KW's: wrap house greenguard Binding: Misc. EAN: 0071215200660 MPN: GM0990 UPC: 071215200660 [... more]
$121.75
Amazon.com |
2 PACK : MAXIMUM EXPANDING FOAM SEALANT INSULATION SPRAY ...
Features: Fills larger holes and gaps as it expands to over 4.0x volume All-direction dispensing Forms and airtight seal Interior / exterior use Paintable / sandable Made with RENEWABLE energy resources Binding: Misc. EAN: 0787769520122 Model: MaxFill [... more]
$6.00
Amazon.com |
Do it Best GreenGard MAX House Wrap
Features: 9X150 DIB HOUSE WRAP KW's: wrap house greenguard Binding: Misc. EAN: 0071215200646 MPN: GM1490 UPC: 071215200646 [... more]
$182.62
Amazon.com |
Reflectix BP24050 24-Inch-by-50-Foot Bubble Pack Insulation
Features: Reflective insulation for use in a crawl space, attic, wall, metal buildings, and post and frame structures Fiber free, environmentally safe, easy to install, and lightweight Made up of seven layers, two outer layers of aluminum foil reflect [... more]
$55.57
Amazon.com |
