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Does the glass block have anytype of R value from a insulation factor

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  1. Mike_Smith | | #1

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    for practical purposes.. you can use an R-value of 1.0 for glass block...that will balance the joints and the dead air space...

    1. Mongo_ | | #2

      *Tables and a heat-loss program I have use R-2, which includes block and mortar.

  2. Johnnie_Browne | | #3

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    Does the glass block have anytype of R value from a insulation factor

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