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<br />Design <br /> <br />Step 10: Specify increased insulation requirements. <br /> <br />Elevated floors and extended utility system components <br />may increase the potential for heat loss through increased <br />exposure and airflow and necessitate additional insulation. <br />The designer should evaluate the energy efficiency of each <br />aspect of the project, compare existing insulation (R-values) <br />against the local building code, and specify additional <br />insulation (greater R-value) where required. <br /> <br />Engineering Principles and Practices of Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures <br />January 1995 <br /> <br />VI- E,45 <br />