If one surface of a vertical air space is lined with aluminum foil, its R-value = 2.5. What will be its R-value if both surfaces of the air space are lined with aluminum foil?

What will be an ideal response?


There is virtually no increase in R-value of the air space with the second aluminum foil lining.

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