Insulation R Value of Wood

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

The insulation R value of wood isn’t high, coming in at anywhere between R- .71 to R – 1.5 on average. There are many other insulation materials that have a much better rating. For someone who has a house that is constructed of hardwood and is missing insulation between the wood and the drywall, this [...]

Information On Fiberglass Insulation R Value

Saturday, March 5th, 2011

If you are building a new home or making renovations to your existing one, you will hear much about installing insulation for increased energy efficiency. Whether it is wall, ceiling or floor insulation, your decision will be based on how effectively they keep your home warm and dry. If you are looking at different materials [...]

How To Find Out Insulation R Values

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Insulation is an important aspect of the house and it should be done properly. A properly insulated house is not only energy efficient but also increases in terms of resale value. The constant heating and cooling of the house during the winter and summer means you will be paying a lot of money to the [...]