Along with knowing the r value of a particular insulation it is also important to calculate the r value of a total system.
Rigid roof insulation r value per inch.
R value per inch ft f hr btu rsi per millimeter k m w r value for typical installed thickness not per inch source.
Note from this chart that the ideal r value differs for each part of your home.
Asbestos corrugated paper pipe insulation.
Thermal conductivity k 0 15.
National roofing contractors association.
For example if you have a type of insulation that has an r value of r 5 per inch of thickness you will need a depth of 6 inches of this insulation installed in your attic to reach r 30 if you live in zones 2 or 3.
Our r value guide to rigid insulation includes the doe s recommended insulation by zone chart r value calculator and base building material r values chart.
Eight inches of poor quality insulation may have a higher and better r value than one inch of top quality insulation.
Asbestos loose packed fibers powder.
The same insulation will hold more heat the thicker it is installed.
In comparison an inch of blown fiberglass insulation has an r value of 3 1 3 4 and an inch of blown cellulose in an attic has an r value of 3 2 3 7.
Estimated r value of asbestos insulation per inch for pipe insulation corrugated paper.
Asbestos cement shingle siding.
R value of roofing materials and building insulation.
Built up roof membrane gravel surfaced membrane and gravel only 0 33.
Asbestos lagging and paste will have a lower value.
So you need to know an insulation product s thickness as well as its r value in order to compare it to another product.