Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
Roof insulation requirements ma.
State only ma massachusetts 780 cmr chapter 13 5 r 30 state only mi michigan commercial michigan energy code 5r 30 6r 30 7r 35 state only mn minnesota minnesota commercial state building code 6r 30 7r 35 experience the carlisle difference please see disclaimer on back page.
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.
Depending on where you live and the part of your home you re insulating walls crawlspace attic etc you ll need a different r value.
State only ma massachusetts 780 cmr chapter 13 5 r 30 state only mi michigan ashrae 90 1 2007 5 r 20 6 r 20 7 r 20 state only mn minnesota minnesota commercial state building code 6 r 30 7 r 35 please see disclaimer on back page.
The second r value for mass walls applies when more than half the insulation is on the interior of the mass.
Non residential above roof deck.
See the department of energy s doe ranges for recommended levels of insulation below.
Insulation iecc sections 303 1 4 and 402 insulation r values are minimum acceptable levels and must be determined according to ftc rule.
Typical recommendations for exterior walls are r 13 to r 23 while r 30 r 38 and r 49 are common for ceilings and attic spaces.
Insulation adhesives primers sealants air and vapor barriers.
Minimum insulation r value requirements by state.
R values for walls represent the sum of cavity insulation plus insulated sheathing if any.
Roof ceiling floor wall cavity and duct distribution system insulation shall be installed in a manner that permits inspection of the manufacturer s r value identification mark.
6102 4 1 protection of exposed foundation insulation.
Insulation applied to the exterior of foundation wa lls and around th e perimete r of slab.
Minimum insulation r value requirements non residential above roof deck.