Injection Foam Insulation Archives - Cincinnati RetroFoam

The Thermal Resistance of RetroFoam

The thermal resistance, or R-Value, of insulation material, is used to help determine just how energy efficient the insulation material actually is. Fiberglass batt insulation, for example, has an R-Value of R-13 or a thermal resistance of 13. One thing to keep in mind with fiberglass batt insulation is it can degrade over time, which will make the thermal resistance weaker or nonexistent. If you left the front door of [...]

By Cincinnati RetroFoam|2019-02-04T12:56:22-05:00October 27th, 2017|Injection Foam Insulation, Insulation|Comments Off

Which is More Important: Wall Insulation or Attic Insulation?

Torn between wall insulation or attic insulation? The answer is, you should do both. The average home needs to be insulated high, middle, and low. All three areas are important. This means you need to have attic insulation, wall insulation, and basement or crawlspace insulation to produce the greatest level of comfort and energy. You say, “Sounds great, but I am not made of money, so how much does wall [...]

By Cincinnati RetroFoam|2019-02-04T12:58:50-05:00November 17th, 2016|Blown-In Insulation, Injection Foam Insulation, Insulation, Spray Foam Insulation|Comments Off