Roof Framing R30 Insulation

Recommended insulation levels for retrofitting existing wood framed buildings.

Roof framing r30 insulation.

8 bags model a18 view the owens corning exterior insulation. Owens corning r 30 ecotouch pink metal framed foil faced fiberglass insulation batt 16 in. Comfortbatt is a stone wool insulation product for use in wood and steel framing in both new residential and commercial builds and renovations. Higher priced r30 insulation typically offer more durable material extended warranties and enhanced appearance and finish options.

This semi rigid batt has a unique flexible edge designed to compress as the batt is inserted into walls attics ceilings and floor frames. 8 thick r 30c ecotouch thermal batt insulation prevents moisture damage and helps assure long roof life by providing 1 of ventilation air space between the insulation and roof deck. Insulation is designed to eliminate r value loss caused by compressing standard r 30 products in 2x10 cathedral ceiling construction. Reduce total project cost by having multiple vendors bid on the same detailed work specification of your r30 insulation project.

Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. Existing 3 4 inches of insulation. They recommend more insulation if you heat with electricity and don t even give you an option for heating with wood we re in their zone 4 which means we should have at least r30 in our ceiling and r13.