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Why Is The R-Value Of Insulation Important?

Insulation r-value is a grade that shows how well the insulant will curb heat-transfer. This is how much heat can pass through a home’s ceiling. The higher the r-value per inch an insulant has, the more it will help to regulate your home’s internal climate. As you raise the r-value of your home’s attic and walls you will see a drop in your utility bills.

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To put it simply insulants create a wall between your home’s internal climate and the climate of the space around your home. When the heat is high and the air is humid, the right insulation system will keep the moisture from coming into your home and it will keep the heat at bay as well. This means that your AC will not have to run for as long or as often to keep your home pleasant. When it is at its coldest outside, you can trust your insulation to keep the heat your furnace has produced from leaking out of your home.

This grade can be used to find out what kind of insulant to use in your attic, as well as how much of it you need. In the state of Michigan, it is advised that your attic have enough insulant to produce an r-value of 49-60 and your exterior walls have an r-value of 21.

Insulation R-value By Type

Pro offers five types of insulation. This gives homeowners all over Metro Detroit a chance to find the right product to increase the r-value of their home.

Cellulose Insulation

Stabilized Cellulose

Stabilized cellulose is a blown in insulant. It has a per inch r-value of 3.5. This means it would take about 17 inches to meet the suggested r-value for Michigan attics. It is made from 100% recycled materials.

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray Foam

Spray foam insulation is made as closed cell or open cell. The open cell insulant has a per inch r-value of 3.6. This means it would take about 17 inches to meet the suggested r-value for Michigan attic. Whereas closed cell with a per inch r-value of 6 would only need as little as 10 inches.

Fiberglass insulation

Fiberglass

Fiberglass can be used as loose fill or batt insulation. This insulant has a per inch r-value of 2.5. This means it would take about 24 inches to meet the suggested r-value for Michigan attic. This material consists of interwoven glass fibers.

Denim insulation

Denim

Denim can be used as loose fill or batt. This insulant has a per inch r-value of 3. This means it would take about 20 inches to meet the suggested r-value for Michigan attic. This product is made from 100% recycled material.

Got Questions About Insulation R-Values?

If you have a question about your insulation r-value call us at 888-PRO-1998 (888-776-1998). One of our experts can help you learn what Pro Grade insulants can do for your home. You can also schedule a FREE no-pressure insulation estimate today.


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