Roof Insulation Batts Ratings

These minimum insulation levels are higher if your roof has an upper surface absorbance value of more than 0 4.

Roof insulation batts ratings.

The greater the r value the greater the resistance to heat transfer and the greater the insulating effect and subsequent energy savings. The higher the r value rating the more effective the insulation is as the batts provide a better level of the resistance to heat in your home. Bradford gold ceiling insulation is designed to reduce heat transfer through the roof of your home improving your home s comfort and energy efficiency. Rockwool has good mid to upper sound absorption ratings and even the low end is respectable.

Roxul rockwool batts are 3 5 thick and have an stc rating of 45 and an nrc rating of 1 05. Roofs and ceilings work in conjunction when it comes to insulation. Pink batts classic is our lower r value range of insulation designed to achieve minimum building code requirements. It is more rigid than other batts but is a pre construction product.

The higher the r value the better the insulation is at reducing heat flow. This means for example that pink batts ultra r4 0 insulation is more effective than pink batts classic r1 8 insulation. 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. Install insulation under the roofing material to reduce radiant heat gain.