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Old 12-28-2012, 06:35 PM   #28 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
it took pee longer to type that post than it would have taken to make a blanket and feel the heat retention.
Blankets have very little R value actually.
While there may be a slight increase over not having a blanket, you are actually just blocking the heat from the sun.
In addition, wrapping yourself in a flammable material when you may near a stove or smoking is not a good idea.
100mm of fiberglass strand insulation surrounded by an impermeable vapour barrier would be a better idea!
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