Insulation (list of insulation material)
From Self-sufficiency
| Material | m2·K/(W·in) | ft2·°F·h/(BTU·in) |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum insulated panel | 5.28–8.8 | R-30–R-50 |
| Silica aerogel | 1.76 | R-10 |
| Polyurethane rigid panel (CFC/HCFC expanded) initial | 1.23–1.41 | R-7–R-8 |
| Polyurethane rigid panel (CFC/HCFC expanded) aged 5–10 years | 1.10 | R-6.25 |
| Polyurethane rigid panel (pentane expanded) initial | 1.20 | R-6.8 |
| Polyurethane rigid panel (pentane expanded) aged 5–10 years | 0.97 | R-5.5 |
| Foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid panel (pentane expanded ) initial | 1.20 | R-6.8 |
| Foil-faced polyisocyanurate rigid panel (pentane expanded) aged 5–10 years | 0.97 | R-5.5 |
| Polyisocyanurate spray foam | 0.76–1.46 | R-4.3–R-8.3 |
| Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam | 0.97–1.14 | R-5.5–R-6.5 |
| Phenolic spray foam | 0.85–1.23 | R-4.8–R-7 |
| Thinsulate clothing insulation | 1.01 | R-5.75 |
| Urea-formaldehyde panels | 0.88–1.06 | R-5–R-6 |
| Urea foam[1] | 0.92 | R-5.25 |
| Extruded expanded polystyrene (XPS) high-density | 0.88–0.95 | R-5–R-5.4 |
| Polystyrene board[1] | 0.88 | R-5.00 |
| Phenolic rigid panel | 0.70–0.88 | R-4–R-5 |
| Urea-formaldehyde foam | 0.70–0.81 | R-4–R-4.6 |
| High-density fiberglass batts | 0.63–0.88 | R-3.6–R-5 |
| Extruded expanded polystyrene (XPS) low-density | 0.63–0.82 | R-3.6–R-4.7 |
| Icynene loose-fill (pour fill)[2] | 0.70 | R-4 |
| Molded expanded polystyrene (EPS) high-density | 0.70 | R-4.2 |
| Air-entrained concrete[3] | 0.69 | R-3.90 |
| Home Foam[4] | 0.69 | R-3.9 |
| Fiberglass batts[5] | 0.55–0.76 | R-3.1–R-4.3 |
| Cotton batts (Blue Jean insulation)[6] | 0.65 | R-3.7 |
| Molded expanded polystyrene (EPS) low-density | 0.65 | R-3.85 |
| Icynene spray[2] | 0.63 | R-3.6 |
| Open-cell polyurethane spray foam | 0.63 | R-3.6 |
| Cardboard | 0.52–0.7 | R-3–R-4 |
| Rock and slag wool batts | 0.52–0.68 | R-3–R-3.85 |
| Cellulose loose-fill[7] | 0.52–0.67 | R-3–R-3.8 |
| Cellulose wet-spray[7] | 0.52–0.67 | R-3–R-3.8 |
| Rock and slag wool loose-fill[8] | 0.44–0.65 | R-2.5–R-3.7 |
| Fiberglass loose-fill[8] | 0.44–0.65 | R-2.5–R-3.7 |
| Polyethylene foam | 0.52 | R-3 |
| Cementitious foam | 0.35–0.69 | R-2–R-3.9 |
| Perlite loose-fill | 0.48 | R-2.7 |
| Wood panels, such as sheathing | 0.44 | R-2.5 |
| Fiberglass rigid panel | 0.44 | R-2.5 |
| Vermiculite loose-fill | 0.38–0.42 | R-2.13–R-2.4 |
| Vermiculite[3] | 0.38 | R-2.13 |
| Straw bale[9] | 0.26 | R-1.45 |
| Softwood (most)[10] | 0.25 | R-1.41 |
| Wood chips and other loose-fill wood products | 0.18 | R-1 |
| Snow | 0.18 | R-1 |
| Hardwood (most)[10] | 0.12 | R-0.71 |
| Brick | 0.030 | R-0.2 |
| Glass[1] | 0.025 | R-0.14 |
| Poured concrete[1] | 0.014 | R-0.08 |
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ristinen, Robert A., and Jack J. Kraushaar. Energy and the Environment. 2nd ed. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2006.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Icynene product information
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 E-Star Colorado. Energy Saving Calculations. Energy Living Alliance, 2008. Web. 27 Oct. 2009. <http://www.e-star.com/ecalcs/table_rvalues.html>.
- ↑ Home Foam® Product Specifications
- ↑ Fiberglass Batts R Value Information
- ↑ Environmental Home Center Cotton Batt Information
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 ICC Legacy Report ER-2833 - Cocoon Thermal and Sound Insulation Products, ICC Evaluation Services, Inc., http://www.icc-es.org
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 DOE Handbook.Link text
- ↑ http://www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=070902b.xml
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/designing_remodeling/index.cfm/mytopic=10170
