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I have been searching for an online calculator that can give me accurate results, I recently found a web site that has a nice R value calculator; you can check it out at this address - http://www.reflective-foil-insulation.com/thermal_analysis.php?application=residential
You can calculate all kinds of insulation products and applications, there is also lots of info about R value and U value.
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What does the r in r-value mean?
The R-value of insulating material is an indication of its effectiveness in reducing heat flow through walls, floor, and ceiling of a structure.
What is the R value of attic insulation covered with plywood decking?
Every insulation has a different R value. It ultimately is determined by which insulation you will be using. Now lets do rough estimate. 4" thick, regular fiberglass mat has R-value of 13. Assuming that plywood has the same to half the insulating value of fiberglass, 1/2" plywood would have 1/8 to 1/16 of R-value of that 4" mat. Roughly R-1.6 to R-0.8
Is r-value good or bad?
it is a good thing i think R Value is the thermal resistance of a given material. The higher the R Value the more thermal resistance and the better the insulation. So, an R48 roof system is warmer than an R32 roof system. All insulation materials are rated by their R Value. An inch of rigid insulation has a higher R Value than an inch of fiberglass insulation. Check with the insulation manufacturer for the R Value.
How do calculate A R R in hotel industry?
how to calculate the Average rate room in the hotel
How do you find the area of a circle without the radius and diameter?
If you know the circumference, You can figure this out:First, calculate the radius. Do this by rearranging the formula c = 2πr to r = c / 2πNow you should know the radius. Use this value to calculate the area using the formula A = π r^2
What does the r in r-value mean?
The R-value of insulating material is an indication of its effectiveness in reducing heat flow through walls, floor, and ceiling of a structure.
Insulating materials are rated by their?
R-value
How thick a concrete wall would be needed to give the same insulating value as 3 and a half inches of fiberglass?
Poured concrete has an R value of about 0.08/inch. Fiberglass batt has an R value of about 3.14/inch (blown fiberglass wall insulation is about 3.2/inch). From these values we can calculate that the equivalent insulating thickness of concrete would be about 3.5x3.14/0.08 = 137.4 inches. Note that concrete blocks have a somewhat better insulating value due to the incorporated air pockets. A 4" concrete block has an R value of about 0.2/inch An 8" concrete block has an R value of about 0.15/inch A 12" concrete block has an R value of about 0.1/inch
What is the best type of attic insulation?
Insulation is rated in terms of thermal resistance, called R-value, which indicates the resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating effectiveness. The R-value of thermal insulation depends on the type of material, its thickness, and its density. In calculating the R-value of a multi-layered installation, the R-values of the individual layers are added.
What is the proper R value for insulating a crawl space in Delaware?
It's cold in Delaware, go for R-36.
Is a material with a lower R-value a better insulator than a material with a high R-value?
No. A higher R-value is a better insulator.
What is r value?
R value is a measure of the ability of a material to retard, or slow down, the movement of heat.
What is R factor in heat insulation?
An R-value is a unit of thermal resistance for a particular material or assembly of materials (such as an insulation panel). The R-value depends on a solid material's resistance to conductive heat transfer.
What is the R value of concrete?
The R value of a material is the thermal resistance of the material, so is dependent on the material's thickness. R is also the inverse of a material's thermal conductivity U. To work it out you need the k value ( the thermal conductivity) of the material and the thickness, then R=thickness/k. The k value for structural concrete (of density 2300kg/m3) is 1.6 W/mK (Units: Watts / (metre x degrees Kelvin) so for a thickness 100mm (0.1m) of this concrete, R=0.06 m2°C/W. Note that the R value in imperial units will not be the same. Check the units for any R value of any material that is given.
Is a material with a lower R-value is a better insulator?
Higher
How thick is r 5?
"R" is a value associated with heat penetration. The thickness of a material (for example, typical pink panther insulation) of any "R-value" will vary. If, for example, your wall space involves either a 2"x4", 2"x6", or even 2"x8" wall space then the material you insulate with will, of course, vary in size, however the "R-value" of your material will remain its rated value.
Which material has the highest r value stucco pine board concrete or fiber glass insulation?
Fiberglass Insulation, R Value of 3.14. Pine board has an R Value of 1.74
