One Disadvantage to Internally Applied Thermal Insulation to External Walls

question 3

Multiple Choice

One disadvantage to internally applied thermal insulation to external walls is

• A) It cannot incorporate a vapour barrier
• B) It reduces the size of the room
• C) It can reduce the fire resistance of the wall
• D) It can reduce the compressive strength of the wall
• E) It can increase the slenderness ratio of the wall

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