If you are looking into insulation for your home, you may at some point hear the term R Value. But what exactly is it? This article answers that question.

What R-values do I need in my home? After gaining a basic understanding of insulation R-value, the next thing homeowners need to determine is how much insulation they need and what R-values are ...

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Have your attic inspected first to determine whether there is dampness or a leak. Those issues must be addressed before you insulate.

There are four types of insulation: batt, blown-in (loose fill), rigid board and spray foam. Each has advantages and limitations.

Fiberglass batts that rise to the top of the joists can be double-insulated with a second layer of perpendicular batts. R-19 batts can be doubled up to achieve an R-38 level of insulation efficiency.

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Outside of a bit of polyester binder, The NatureFibre insulation is completely natural. It has an equivalent R-value to fibreglass batts, with a 5.5 inch batt delivering R-20.

Mineral wool batts are higher-density than fiberglass batts, block sound more effectively, and are more fire resistant -- properties that are particularly important in commercial buildings, where most ...

Tasman Insulation has added a new product to the Pink® Batts® Ultra™ range to meet the new industry R-value insulation requirements for the upper North Island.