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    This document is a table of contents for a book on thermal insulation. It lists 17 chapters that will cover the history of insulation, principles of insulation, different types of insulation like loose-fill, batts, sprays, and foams, applications, building codes, and future technologies. It also includes appendices with additional figures, tables, and directories of manufacturers and historical insulation products. The document provides a high-level overview of the topics and information that will be contained in the book.

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    Preface Ix Acknowledgments Xiii

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    Contents

    Preface ix
    Acknowledgments xiii

    Chapter 1. A Brief History of Thermal Insulation 1

    Chapter 2. Thermal Comfort 11

    Chapter 3. Insulation Fundamentals and Principles 19

    Chapter 4. Vapor and Air Retarders 31

    Chapter 5. Insulation Applications and Comparisons 51

    Chapter 6. Building Codes, Associated Standards, and Regulations 61

    Chapter 7. Loose-Fill Insulation 73

    Chapter 8. Blanket Insulation: Batts and Rolls 117

    Chapter 9. Sprayed-in-Place Insulation 153

    Chapter 10. Foamed-in-Place Insulation 183

    Chapter 11. Rigid Board Insulation 205

    Chapter 12. Radiant Barriers and Reflective Insulation 243

    Chapter 13. Earth 267

    Chapter 14. Coatings 285

    Chapter 15. Integrated Insulation Systems 291

    Chapter 16. Historical Insulation Products 349

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    viii Contents

    Chapter 17. Future Insulation Products and Technologies 375

    Appendix A. Miscellaneous Figures and Tables 395


    Appendix B. Directory of Manufacturers, Suppliers, and Associations 421
    Appendix C. Directory of Historical Insulation Products 461
    Index 473

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