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Different Types of Insulation

There are different types of insulation that can influence energy transfer across the building shell. Study the illustration closely and then think about this question:


How do different kinds of insulation impact the efficiency of the HVAC system?



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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation (Award No 2201204). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.

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