Roof Insulation Batts Ratings

In new homes we recommend installing a combination of foil faced roofing blanket and roof batts if you live in an existing home then consider installing another layer of roof insulation on top of the existing batts.

Roof insulation batts ratings.

Fiberglass and mineral wool batt insulation are very common in the united states. Pink batts classic is our lower r value range of insulation designed to achieve minimum building code requirements. The higher the r value the better the insulation is at reducing heat flow. The r value is a measure of the insulation batt s resistance to heat flow also known as thermal resistance.

Measure the depth of your current insulation. Existing 3 4 inches of insulation. Gold ceiling batts bradford gold ceiling insulation can reduce your energy bills for heating and cooling by up to 45 leading to a decrease in your energy consumption and in your energy bills. Generally climates that need to keep the heat in require higher r values.

Those in the freezing alpine areas of australia require insulation with at least an r value of 6. R 38 is the industry standard and the minimum thickness for r 38 is 12 inches. Your wall cavities aren t as deep as the ceiling so for the walls you want a rating of 1 5 2 7. Finally floor insulation should be a rating of 1 7.

We should note that the thickness required for ceiling insulation can vary significantly. When choosing the right ceiling insulation batts look for a rating between 2 5 6 0. These batts or blankets usually come in pre sized rolls that fit between joists and studs in the attic. This means for example that pink batts ultra r4 0 insulation is more effective than pink batts classic r1 8 insulation.

Bradford gold hi performance ceiling batts are made in australia to withstand australian conditions and boast the highest r value ratings of r5 0 to r7 0. The greater the r value the greater the resistance to heat transfer and the greater the insulating effect and subsequent energy savings. Roof insulation helps to reduce energy consumption by preventing heat loss during winter and heat gains during summer. Because installation is relatively easy and batts are generally the least expensive insulation material many homeowners try to diy this option.

Bradford gold ceiling insulation is designed to reduce heat transfer through the roof of your home improving your home s comfort and energy efficiency. Add insulation to attic. Recommended insulation levels for retrofitting existing wood framed buildings. Insulation in zones 1 and 2 typically require an r value of 3 or 4 while properties in zones 3 to 7 will require an r value of at least 5.