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    Mar 30, 2008, 07:23 AM
    Perimeter wall insulation
    In the tropics is it necessary to fill perimeter walls 8 inch concrete block cavities with an insulating material like sprayed in foam to get maximum cooling efficiency? No heating is needed in the tropics. Thanks. Giddy
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    Mar 30, 2008, 10:27 AM
    Insulation works for both heating and cooling. Any insulation you put in will benefit the A/C unit in its operation and also your wallet with less money spent for utility bills.
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