What's the insulating in houses made out of?

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What's the insulating in houses made out of?
 
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Many different materials are and can be used. Fiber glass is common, vermiculite is another, crumpled newspapers have been used. The list is long. Some key properties are trapped air spaces and low flammability.
 

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