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Re: [at-l] Sleeping Pads
- Subject: Re: [at-l] Sleeping Pads
- From: jloudon@juno.com (Jim Loudon)
- Date: Sun, 9 Feb 1997 20:45:46 est
> [snip]... For example, if I stacked two foam pads on top of each
> other, would their R-values add?
Yes, it's a linear relationship. Same thing happens when adding
insulation to an already insulated house.
> What is the actual definition of "R-value"?
The "R" stands for resistance to movement of heat. The higher
the value, the better the insulating effect.
jim
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