Labels:clock | hakham | poster | sky | web site OCR: Summary Increasing R-value is not solving the energy use problems Increasing value past the point of diminishing returns adds cost but does not save energy Moisture sound, comfort and energy problems are air leakage related Until now air leakage has been difficult. expensive and labor intensive control Modern soft foam insulation IS cost effective means air leakage control. R-Value does not take into account air infiltration. Compromising on insulation and air sealing to save on initial cost can haunt the occupants and facility operators for decades come <PREV NEXT 64 Comprom sing ades