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What is the insulating walls, floors and cieling?

Monyvathna CHHENG| Posted inGreen Products and MaterialsonDecember 6, 2011 10:07am

I mean how to create them with what it could be done?

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Martin Holladay|2011年12月6日10:26am|#1

Monyvathna,
Insulation is a building material installed in walls, floors, and ceilings to reduce heat transfer across the assembly. Insulation materials are manufactured by insulation manufacturers and purchased at building supply centers or lumber yards.

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