As a homeowner, you know a lot of work goes into maintaining and improving your property. This is especially true when it comes to your home’s energy efficiency. One way to increase your energy efficiency while lowering your cooling and heating costs is by ensuring your home is properly insulated.
As experts in home insulation, Hinkle Insulation & Drywall is here to answer all your questions. To determine how much insulation your home needs, it’s important to first understand the term “R-value.” Here, we explore what R-value is, why it matters and how it impacts your home’s needs.
R-value refers to insulation’s ability to resist or stop the flow of heat. Simply put, it’s any material’s resistance to heat flow. That means insulation with a higher R-value insulates your home better than materials with a lower R-value.
How Is Insulation R-Value Calculated?
Manufacturers calculate a product’s R-value by measuring the temperature on each surface of the material in question, where each side is set to a specific temperature. This is the best way to determine how much heat energy is flowing through the material.
What R-Value Is Best for My Home?
The “R” stands for “resistance,” so R-value is how effective an insulation material is at preventing, or resisting, heat transfer. While it might seem right to just buy insulation with the highest R-value you can afford, that’s not always what’s right for your home. It depends on your home’s climate. For example, your Austin, TX, home will need a very different type and insulation rating than a home in Alaska would.
That’s why every region in the U.S. has a recommended insulation level, as you can see from the map below.
The most important areas of your home to insulate are your home’s attic and exterior walls. We recommend using one of these insulation types for your home:
Learn more about our insulation installation services by calling (512) 523-5395 today.
Contact Hinkle Insulation & Drywall for Home Insulation in Austin, TX
Hinkle Insulation is here for all your insulation needs in Austin, TX. When you trust us with your home’s comfort, you can expect the following from our professionals:
Free estimates
The industry’s best resources and expertise in the area
Drywall and metal framing installations
Friendly, experienced team
Work with Hinkle Insulation to determine your insulation needs. Call us today at (512) 523-5395 to get started.
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