Insulation R Value

An important thing to remember when purchasing insulation or when making a choice is that you want to get a product that has the best R value, and not judge insulation by its weight or thickness. The R value is the amount of thermal resistant that the insulation provides, so the better the R value [...]

R value is an important part of all the insulation materials. The R value is usually expressed in terms of the thickness of the materials. Each insulation material has it advantages and disadvantages and is best used in certain areas of the house. For example, the foam insulation is generally used to fill tight spaces [...]