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What is R value?

R value insulation ratings are used to measure insulations ability to resist heat flow. The higher the R value, the more effective it is. House insulation should be purchased based on its R value, not thickness or weight.

Facts About R value - Best Insulation Houston

Some quick facts about R value are:

• One type of insulation maybe thicker or thinner, but if the R value is the same they should insulate equally.

• R value performance testing is done in a 70 F environment with no air movement. Ironically enough, when you need insulation the most you're generally not in these ideal temperatures or conditions. This can result in the rated house insulation R value being higher than the actual effective R value.

• The average recommended R value of insulating material for basement insulation in North America is R-12.

• The R value in house insulation is substantially lowered when there's any air or water/moisture leaks.

• The standard R value for house insulation varies based on climate and temperature

• 1 inch of insulation is = to 30 inches of concrete.

There are different types of house insulation materials, each having a different R value.

Some of the best insulation materials are:

• House Insulation R value of Blown in Cellulose Insulation is 3.70 per inch

• House Insulation R value of Fiberglass Insulation is 3.14 per inch

• House Insulation R value of Expanded Polystyrene is 4.00 per inch
  

The house insulation r value of insulating boards are:

• Expanded polystyrene 4.00 per inch

• Extruded polystyrene 5.00 per inch

• Polyisocyanurate & Polyurethane 6-7 per inch

Protecting your house insulation and keeping your R value high is extremely important. Water is one of the biggest concerns in regards to R value and house insulation. If moisture/water gets into your house insulation, it lowers the R value. The moisture will weigh down the insulation leaving gaps and bare spots.  The best insulation Houston options are to spray radiant barrier in the attic roof or foam insulation which completely envelops the home and office building.

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BEST INSULATION HOUSTON

6022 Knotty Post Lane, Spring, TX 77373

(281) 507-9302 | Houston, TX