That s nearly double the insulation value of the best rigid insulation boards currently available.
Thin insulation with high r value.
Also called styrofoam insulation this is the least expensive material.
Each type comes with unique advantages.
Barrier ultra r super high r building panels produced by glacier bay use aerogel and are rated up to r 30 per inch or in barrier ultra r panels r 50 per inch.
The insulation comprises rigid vacuum insulation panels with a microporous core which is evacuated encased and sealed in a thin gas tight envelope.
And if you are a numbers geek a typical aerogel insulation blanket has a thermal conductivity of 0 091 btu in hr sq ft f at an ambient temperature of 32 degrees fahrenheit corresponding to an r value of more than r 10 per inch.
Kingspan optim r is a next generation insulation comprising rigid vacuum insulation panels vip with a microporous core which is evacuated encased and sealed in a thin gas tight envelope to give outstanding r values and an ultra thin insulation solution.
It provides r values that range from 3 6 to 4 2 per inch.
An insulation r value chart or table can assist you with the calculation to ensure your attic or wall r values are adequate for your.
The high level of thermal efficiency up to 5x better than other commonly.
These r values are a sum meaning this should be the total r value once you add up the entire depth of insulation.
Just how much you need for your residential or commercial building depends on a number of factors such as your heating system and location.
Aerogel insulation offers the highest r value of any insulating material at less weight and thickness ideal for construction refineries pipelines and thin gap thermal barriers.
The higher the r value the greater the performance of the insulation.
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.
Is there a super thin high r value insulation not plain rigid.
The high level of thermal efficiency up to r 28 on 1 inch and r 57 on 2 inches using calculated edge thermal resistance properties combined with minimal thickness provides a solution for.
Products with a higher r value have a higher cost but have an increased capacity to resist heat flow and therefore provide greater insulation.
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I may repost this in the old house forum as well not sure if this is a space age product questions or insulating an oldie.