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Insulation Materials
 R-value/InchDensity lb/ft3AirVapor
Insulation TypeLow HighLow HighBarrierPermeable
Cavity Materials
Fiberglass
batts
3.2-3.8   novery
loose-fill
2.2-2.90.5-1.0novery
Cellulose
loose-fill
3.1-3.7   novery
dense-pack
  3.2  3.5semivery
moist-spray
3.4-3.72.8-3.8semivery
Closed-Cell Foam
Corbond II
  7.3   yesno
Open-Cell Foam
Icynene pour fill
  4.0   yesyes
Icynene spray
  3.6   yesyes
Sealection 500
  3.6   yesyes
Air Krete2.5-3.96.86-2.07yesyes
Board Stock
expanded polystyrene
3.8-4.4   yessemi
extruded polystyrene
 -5   yessemi
polyisocyanurate (foil-faced)
7-7.5   yesno


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