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Home » R-value

Articles Tagged with ''R-value''

The Truth About Spray-Foam

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Daniel Overbey
May 6, 2015
Spray-foam has a reputation of providing superior insulating qualities compared to fiberglass batt, mineral wool, cellulose, and other insulation alternatives.
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Climate Driven R-Value Research

Graham Finch
May 1, 2015
Research done in British Columbia shows the impact of roof membrane color on the long-term thermal performance of roofing assemblies.
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Roofing Code: Insulation and Fenestration Criteria

May 1, 2015
Details on International Energy Conservation Code Section 402.1.1 - Insulation and fenestration criteria.
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Roofing Code: Roof Assembly

May 1, 2015
A look at International Energy Conservation Code Section 502.2.1 - roof assembly.
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Technical Details: Adding SPF to Walls Can Provide Energy Efficiency

John D'Annunzio
March 18, 2014
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam (SPF) is usually associated with roofs and specialty industrial applications.
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New LTTR Values and What They Mean for Roofing Industry Professionals

Michael Cusick, Ph.D. Christopher Griffin, Ph.D. Lance Wang, Ph.D.
February 14, 2014
The ASTM C1289 Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation Board (ASTM C1289-13) was recently updated.
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Content Is King: Roofing Contractor Has a Free LTTR Webinar on Dec. 12

Chris King
December 11, 2013
A new webinar is coming up: LTTR: Find Out How Changes in Insulation Testing Will Affect Specifications in 2014.
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Insulation Design for Roofs: A System Perspective

James R. Kirby AIA
December 6, 2013
A holistic approach to building design puts focus on the thermal resistance of the roof.
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Johns Manville Announces Higher R-Value for JM Corbond III Insulation

September 24, 2013

Johns Manville (JM) has announced that JM Corbond III® closed-cell spray polyurethane foam insulation now delivers an R-value of R-7 per inch, a change that translates to a 9-percent increase in thermal resistance compared to the previous R-6.4 per inch.


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Green, Greener, Greenest: Implications for Green Roof Design

James R. Kirby AIA
June 3, 2013

Four similar buildings at a correction facility presented a perfect opportunity to compare roof performance.


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