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To: 2ndDivisionVet
Concrete has a terrible R-value.
15 posted on 06/08/2018 7:09:53 PM PDT by Hotmetal (Strike while the metal is hot.)
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To: Hotmetal

But it has great thermal mass.


16 posted on 06/08/2018 7:16:56 PM PDT by Yo-Yo (Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
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To: Hotmetal
Concrete has a terrible R-value.

Yes, but it can be hollowed out for insulation:


24 posted on 06/08/2018 7:47:44 PM PDT by null and void (Have the courage to shine the light of reason in a dark world)
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To: Hotmetal

Concrete has a terrible R-value.
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These oddly shaped structures are not easy to insulate but normally shaped structures can be insulated with exterior foam ,,, keeps the thermal mass inside the envelope.. You can also just use cement with chopped polyester strands for added strength. The “all one piece” printed house will be plenty strong compared to cement block...


26 posted on 06/08/2018 8:05:03 PM PDT by Neidermeyer (Show me a peaceful Muslim and I will show you a heretic to the Koran.)
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