Types of insulation

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We would paint solar panels black because...
They absorb the heat whichgives off ENERGY
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What is a cavity wall?
2 layers of brick with an air gap in between
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What type of insulation used in cavity walls?
A layer of foam placed in the air gap to stop convection
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Heat loss comes from widows, doors and roofs....
We can stop this by using foam and plastic around it,fibreglass wool and loft insulation
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Payback time is the time it takes to save what you spent...
Payback time= cost DIVIDED by savings per year
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What is cost effectiveness?
The difference between cost and savings over a period of time.
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2 layers of brick with an air gap in between

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What is a cavity wall?

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A layer of foam placed in the air gap to stop convection

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Card 4

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We can stop this by using foam and plastic around it,fibreglass wool and loft insulation

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Card 5

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Payback time= cost DIVIDED by savings per year

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