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Roof insulation: Necessary or not?

Abstract
Followwing is a reivew of some fundamental concepts regarding the use of rigid board insulation as a component of low-slope roof assemblies. These concepts have been fully established and credible in the U.S. roofing industry for years.
Date
10/2001
Author(s)
Mark Graham
Page(s)
34-38
Keyword(s)
rigid board insulation; thermal resistance; R-value; moistuer resistance; fastening



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