Once you find your zone on the map, you can then use the R-value insulation chart below to determine the level of insulation you will need to insulate your attic, ceiling, walls, floor ...

The R-value for insulation is a way to measure how much resistance the insulation has to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the more the resistance and the better the material is at insulating a home.

Homes and buildings need insulation to control inside temperatures. Are you getting the best value for your project? Here's a look at how R-Value affects what you pick. R-Value, also known as ...

Q: I read in a column of yours that home insulation should have a “proper R-value.” What does that mean? — Doris L., Pittsburgh A: R-value refers to the level of resistance to heat flow that ...

If your home isn’t well insulated, these chilly nights may remind you to start thinking about upping your R-value. mp3_link Listen to BOB VILA ON FINDING THE RIGHT INSULATION R-VALUE or read the ...

Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer variable thermal resistance, have been shown to decrease energy consumption by adapting the envelope’s R-value ...

Despite this trend, it has been shown that dynamic insulation systems, which offer variable thermal resistance, have been shown to decrease energy consumption by adapting the envelope’s R-value ...