The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
R32 attic insulation.
Rigid mineral wool insulation sheathing board that is non combustible water repellent fire resistant and sound absorbent.
Along with knowing the r value of a particular insulation it is also important to calculate the r value of a total system.
Ecotouch pink fiberglas insulation has outstanding thermal resistance for maximum energy savings.
Improved insulation is a good step toward improving building efficiency particularly since the atlanta based american society of heating refrigerating and air conditioning engineers ashrae increased minimum roof insulation levels in 2007 in its standard 90 1 the first increase in 18 years and if that isn t enough to spur someone into action.
Easily cut does not rot nor promote fungi or mildew.
Covers up to 29 4 sq ft.
Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
Insulate the attic with owens corning s ecotouch pink fiberglas insulation canada s no.
R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat traveling through it.
As a benchmark one inch of solid wood has an r value of 1.
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Insulation level are specified by r value.
Made from natural and recycled materials.
The table below shows what levels of insulation are cost effective for different climates and locations in the home.