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Energy Efficiency in the Home
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Mind Map on Energy Efficiency in the Home, created by stevenolan40 on 20/05/2014.
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Energy Efficiency in the Home
Types of Heat Transfer
Cavity Wall Insulation
Foam squirted into the gap between the bricks
Reduces convection and radiation across the gap
Pockets of air in the foam reduce heat transfer by conduction
Loft Insulation
A thick layer of fibreglass wool laid out across the whole loft floor
Reduces conduction and radiation into the roof space from the ceiling
Draught Proofing
Strips of foam and plastic around doors and windows to stop draughts of cold air blowing in
Reduce heat loss due to convection
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