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Watch the results of using blow torches on Applegate Cellulose Insulation vs. fiberglass insulation.
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Your Home Loses & Gains Energy in 3 Ways Convection (The transfer of heat by moving air): Warm air rises and transfers heat to the ceiling.
Conduction (The transfer of heat through a solid material): Heat is transferred from warmer sections of the walls and ceilings to cooler sections.
Radiation (The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves): Heat is transferred from the roof to the ceiling.
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