Insulation Handbook

by Richard T Bynum

Overview

Plan, implement, and troubleshoot any type of insulation application

Invaluable to anyone who wants an in-depth understanding of thermal insulation, Insulation Handbook, by Richard T. Bynum and Daniel L. Rubino, is a thorough guide to all the important methods, materials, and concepts associated with it, along with sound problem-solving advice. You'll slash construction time and costs while maximizing energy efficiency with this “A-Z” overview of residential installation. The authors, experts with hands-on construction and design experience, provide the rock-solid help you need to:

Evaluate the pros and cons of today's most commonly used materials — including loose fill, batts, blankets, spray-on, and boards – as well as cutting-edge technologies still under development
Decide upon the best insulation strategy
Work within the framework of codes, standards, and regulations
Achieve optimum thermal comfort in any home
Understand innovative insulation systems such as ICFs (insulated concrete formwork), SIPs (structured insulated panels) and drainable-type EIFs
Prevent damages caused by moisture accumulation
Solve the problems presented by asbestos and other dangerous materials
Obtain information from manufacturers and suppliers
More!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071589857
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date:	11/09/2000
Pages:	512
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.10(d)

Table of Contents

A Brief History of Thermal Insulation. Thermal Comfort. Insulation Fundamentals and Principles. Vapor and Air Retarders. Insulation Applications and Comparisons. Building Codes, Associated Standards, and Regulations. Loose-Fill Insulation. Blankets: Batts and Rolls. Sprayed-in-Place Insulation. Foamed-in-Place Insulation. Rigid Board Insulation. Radiant Barriers and Reflective Insulation Systems. Earth. Coatings. Integrated Insulation Systems. Historical Insulation Products. Future Insulation Products and Technologies Appendix A. Miscellaneous Figures and Tables Appendix B. Directory of Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Associations Appendix C. Directory of Historical Insulation Products

Editorial Reviews

The author of McGraw-Hill's and demystifies insulation. In keeping with the term's derivation from the Latin for "isle," thermal insulation aims to serve as a barrier to the invaders of thermal or acoustical energy. Following introductory chapters on the history of thermal insulation, thermal comfort, and insulation fundamentals, Bynum probes the specifics of vapor and air retarders, insulation applications and types (illustrated), building codes, innovative integrated systems, and future products and technologies. Sizeable appendixes contain figures, tables, and directories of manufacturers, suppliers, associations, and historical insulation products. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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