R 38 Batt Insulation Roof

Minimum insulation r value requirements non residential above roof deck.
R 38 batt insulation roof. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Both are designed to slide right into cavities between wood frames. 10 thick r 38c ecotouch thermal batt insulation prevents moisture damage and help assure long roof life by providing 1 of ventilation air space between the insulation. Owens corning r 38 unfaced.
The thicker the insulation the greater the r value. The thickness of your r 38 insulation will depend on the material you have the brand and how it s installed. They re useful for controlling temperatures acoustics and lowering energy costs. 8 bags r 21 ecotouch pink kraft faced fiberglass insulation batt 15 in.
8 bags r 38 ecotouch pink cathedral ceiling kraft faced fiberglass insulation batt 23 3 4 in. See the department of energy s doe ranges for recommended levels of insulation below. Recommended home insulation r values. The fiberglass comes in rolls also known as batts which vary in size.
R 38 ecotouch pink unfaced fiberglass insulation batt 16 in. R 38c ecotouch thermal batt insulation is designed to eliminate r value loss caused by compressing standard r 38 products in 2x12 cathedral ceiling construction. The table below shows what levels of insulation are cost effective for different climates and. R 38 ecotouch pink fiberglas insulation with purefiber technology is the preferred owens corning insulation by homeowners because of amazing sustainability.
Insulation thickness determines its thermal resistance or r value. Fiberglass batt roll insulation options are common because they re so easy to install. Typical recommendations for exterior walls are r 13 to r 23 while r 30 r 38 and r 49 are common for ceilings and attic spaces. 10 bags r 49 ecotouch pink kraft faced fiberglass insulation batt 16 in.
Owens corning r 38 kraft faced fiberglass insulation batt 24 in. An r 38 fiberglass batt should be approximately 12 inches thick while the thickness of cellulose insulation of a finished fitted. The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat traveling through it.
Batts are pre cut sheets of fiberglass insulation and rolls are simply longer versions of batts. Thickness of r 38 insulation. An insulation value of r 38 is at the high end and requires a.