R4 1 Roof Insulation

Pink batts classic is our lower r value range of insulation designed to achieve minimum building code requirements.

R4 1 roof insulation.

Bradford gold ceiling batts are available in r values from r2 5 r4 1. The earthwool glasswool insulation. The insulation scheme was a great idea just implemented badly. Essentially the higher the r value the more effective the insulation is.

Bradford gold ceiling insulation is designed to reduce heat transfer through the roof of your home improving your home s comfort and energy efficiency. Earthwool r4 0 batts are the thinnest at 195mm and greenstuf r4 0 batts are the thickest at 210m. Gold ceiling batts bradford gold ceiling insulation can reduce your energy bills for heating and cooling by up to 45 leading to a decrease in your energy consumption and in your energy bills. Bradford insulation batts gold ceiling r4 1 1160x430x215 is made from sand and recycled glass and covers 5 7 area.

R values are the measuring tool we use to rate the level of thermal resistance. We want to employ cool roof technology to bring down the summer heat effect which radiates into the house making the interior. A recent mckinsey co. Ceiling batts will improve the thermal comfort and energy efficiency of the building in which it has been installed thus keeping it cool in.

The higher the r value the better the insulation is at reducing heat flow. R4 0 insulation is a fairly safe and economical recommendation for all but the most extreme climates in australia. The cost per bag is a 29 30 the bradford insulation batts gold ceiling r4 1 1160x430x215 suitable for different climatic zones across australia and is designed to meet the highest australian standards with the warranty lasting. My 1953 low sloped roof home in pasadena ca needs a new roof to cover the aging asphalt sheet roof which leaks in one area and which sits over some rigid insulation we re guessing 5 or 1 thick.

R4 0 insulation batts are typically around 20cm thick though this does vary a little between brands. Ceiling batt range includes a selection of r values to provide builders designers installers and diyers the opportunity to choose the best thermal performance for their project. This means for example that pink batts ultra r4 0 insulation is more effective than pink batts classic r1 8 insulation. Most climate zones in australia will not require more than an r rating of 4 0 in the ceiling.

Though it s possible to invest in a higher r rating than r4 1 unless you re living in the coldest regions of australia it s unlikely that a higher r rating will result in any further significant energy savings.