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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Hi all,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Does anyone know of any good values/research to use for
derating the R-value of batt insulation in a (residential) wall stud cavity as
it settles over time?  I’ve heard recently that an R-19 can often perform
around R-13, and would like to find a second source.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial'>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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font-family:Arial'>Aleka<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial Narrow";color:#339966'>tel:
303.861.2070</span></font><font color="#339966"><span style='color:#339966'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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