Roof Insulation Level

Upgrading existing roof insulation.

Roof insulation level.

The amount of insulation installed in the lofts of new buildings has steadily increased over the past half century from about 25mm in the 1960s to 270mm today. R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat traveling through it. First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation. Inspecting your attic insulation.

Insulation level are specified by r value. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. R value insulation chart find your zone on the map and then use the chart to determine the level of insulation you need to properly insulate your attic walls floors and crawlspaces.

The table below shows what levels of insulation are cost effective for different climates and locations in the home. Your attic should have a certain amount of insulation in it and the recommended level of insulation for your attic is dependent on where you live. Use rigid foam insulation panels on your flat roof before applying the final roof covering or inside the house before adding sheetrock or paneling.