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Installation of Gold batts requires careful attention to sealing gaps between insulation and studs or joists. Why is this so important?

April 26, 2017attention batts careful gaps gold installation insulation requires sealing studs

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Installation of Gold batts requires careful attention to sealing gaps between insulation and studs or joists. Why is this so important?

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Even if only 5% of an area of wall or ceiling is left uninsulated then up to 50% of the potential benefits may be lost. Similarly holes, tears or joins in reflective insulation should be taped.