Pink Roof Insulation

Insulation types include loose fill batts rolls foam board spray board and vapor barriers.

Pink roof insulation.

Aerolite is sabs approved ceiling insulation which should be effective and last for over 30 years. The pink coloring dates back to the invention of modern fiberglass insulation by an employee of the owens corning company in 1938. Achieving greater r values in attics the higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. Find our products homeowner resources and project guides.

With a minimum of 70 recycled content the installed thermafiber products contributed to valuable leed credits helping the building earn a leed platinum certification. Owens corning ecotouch pink fiberglas insulation with purefiber technology is a preformed flexible blanket insulation. Install it anywhere from the roof to the foundation. Learn how to choose and install the right insulation for your attic basement garage or other project.

This insulation is colored artificially to make it recognizable to consumers. It is available unfaced or faced with either a kraft or foil vapor retarder. Insulation level are specified by r value. The table below shows what levels of insulation are cost effective for different climates and locations in the home.

The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation. Rmax thermasheath 3 1 in. Case study salesforce tower. R 3 square edge rigid foam board insulation sheathing.

R 6 polyisocyanurate rigid foam insulation board. Rigid foam insulation also known as insulating boards provide high r values. You can even place it under the foundation slab. They keep your home at a comfortable temperature without the need to crank your heat.

It is almost always pink in color. Rigid insulation is one of the best tools to reduce your energy costs. Find insulation at a store near you to get the best insulation for your project plus project guides installation tips and tools. Foamular 150 1 in.

R value is a measure of insulation s ability to resist heat traveling through it. 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. We re proud to say our products can be found in some of the tallest and safest buildings around the globe like salesforce tower. The type of insulation you need depends on which type is currently installed and the required r value.

The most common insulation materials are fiberglass cellulose and foam.