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Insulation is any material used to slow the transmission of heat or reduce the transmission of sound. Typical materials include fiberglass, foam, blown cellulose, and reflective foil. This should not be confused with weather stripping.

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Should I repair the kraft paper vapor barrier after remodeling work?

We decided to simply put the original insulation batts back as carefully as possible with only minimal additions. …
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Should I repair the kraft paper vapor barrier after remodeling work?

Might it be more cost-effective to pull all the batts in the messed up areas and have them replaced by blown fiberglass insulation? … (Blown insulation at least has the advantage of making it easier to insulate around IC-rated light fixtures.) …
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