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Old 11-23-14, 08:18 PM   #5
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I am going to buy more 10 mil plastic to do my 3 big windows , I used 10 mil poly over the sliding glass doors wood trim frame , giving me 4" of air space on one side and two inches on the other half.

The Quilt / Comforter I tacked up adds 3 to 4 R value and increased U factor with its synthetic fill.
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Here is a pdf on the savings possible with window treatments complete with the Math to expose the true savings and improvements.

http://learningstore.uwex.edu/assets/pdfs/B3064.pdf

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R-Values (per inch)


Concrete = 0.10

Stone = 0.10

Brick = 0.35

Hardwood = 0.90

Softwood / plywood = 1.2

Particle board = 1.85

Insulating board = 2.60

Sidings = 1.00

Brick = 0.35

Asphalt shingles = 0.44

Wood shingles = 0.94

Built-up roofing = 0.90

Rock wool = 3.70

Mineral wool or fiber batt = 2.90

Cellulose = 3.70

Lightweight aggregate concrete = 2.00

Cement board = 2.30

Stucco / plaster = 0.20

Gypsum / plaster board = 0.90

Fiberglas = 3.16

Fiberboard = 3.45

Polystyrene extruded = 5.40

Polystyrene expanded = 4.35

Polyurethane foam = 7.70

Building paper / felt = 0.06

Cork = 2.00

Ceramic tile = 0.15

Vinyl / linoleum / rubber tile = 0.64

Synthetic carpet (level loop) = 5.90

Synthetic carpet (plush) = 4.50

Wool carpet = 4.50

Fiber / hair / jute cushion = 3.88

Flat rubber cushion = 2.72

Rippled rubber cushion = 1.82

Prime urethane cushion = 4.44

Bonded urethane cushion = 3.96

Solid wood door = 1.56

Single glass window = 0.8

nsulating double glass = 1.89

Energy plus double glass = 4.50

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