If you have a nice thick stone wall or a thick log cabin you may think that you are well insulated, but both stone/cement and wood are actually poor insulators.
It may come as a shock to you but one inch (25mm) of TUFF+ XPS Insulation is equivalent to 67 inches (1700mm) of stone or wood!
If you find that hard to believe, you can see for yourself by putting the figures into this really useful online insulation calculator that engineers use!
R-value is a standardized metric used to determine how well a material insulates against heat transfer. It measures the thermal resistance of a specific material or composite system. The higher the R-value, the better the insulation performance.
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R-value or U-value are measurements of the resistance a material has to heat transfer, indicating how effectively it can insulate a space.
Understanding R-value is essential for homeowners seeking to improve energy efficiency and maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
This applies everywhere, in the tropics and in the arctic, in order to achieve comfort without exorbitant cost of cooling or heating.
It is estimated that good insulation pays for itself (and helps the planet) by reducing the energy costs to cool or heat your home in 5 years!
NET ZERO
Because humans are now concerned about the consumption of energy for cooling and heating, we are moving towards not having to cool or heat inside our buildings. Achieving that goal is called NET ZERO heat loss.
In Canadian winters that requires an R-value of 50+ which equates to over 24″ of blown in insulation into the roof to prevent the heat from rising and going through the roof!
In the tropical summer the hot sun heats both roof and walls. TUFF+ products reduce the incoming heat, and also stop the air conditioned air from being heated up, requiring more electricity!
Use TUFF+ Insulation, save money and assist the planet!
