Other blocks using inserts or hollow core blocks with poured insulation range between 5 and 6 for a 9 and 10" block. See similar questions...

A NRG Block is six to ten times higher in R-Value than a common block, which ranges from 1.5 to 2.5 depending upon the aggregate used. See similar questions...

The R-value (a measurement of the thermal efficiency of the door) for our ShowCase is 10.25. The R-value for our Decade II and our insulated Classic is 5.0. When considering thermal efficiency, also consider the weathersealing around the perimeter of the door and the amount of air infiltration between the door sections. The R-value is important, but it's only one part of your door's weathersealing system. See similar questions...

R-value is an assigned number derived from a specific testing procedure to determine a materials (or building assemblage) "resistance to conductive heat transfer". The higher the R-value, the more resistant a material (or building assemblage) is to conductive heat transfer. See similar questions...

No. Products with R-values reduce rates of "conductive" heat transfer and are tested for this characteristic. Radiant Barriers provide benefit by dramatically reducing "radiant" heat transfer which is just as quantifiable but not related to R-value type performance. See similar questions...

The R-value is the measure of the resistance of a material to heat flow (or heat gain) by conduction only. The k-value is the measure of thermal conductivity; it measures the rate of heat transfer by conduction through a material from face to face. ASTEC's thermal conductivity (k-value) is very low (0.00345 W/m ?K or 0.00199 Btu/h ft ?F). A very low k-value indicates a good conductive insulator. See similar questions...

No. Our products do not operate in this manner. Minimal benefit is netted when the product is doubled. See similar questions...

R-Values of insulating materials are measured in laboratories and are designated a nominal R-Value per inch. In the wall or ceiling of a building most factory-made insulation materials suffer a reduction in performance due to air leakage and infiltration. The insulating value of many building components may be as low as 50% of the nominal R-Value of the insulation they contain. See similar questions...

In the wall or ceiling of a building, most factory made insulation materials suffer a reduction in performance due to air leakage and infiltration. The insulating value of many building components may be as low as 50% of the nominal R-Value of the insulation they contain. But, the insulation of a wall containing BioBased will perform closely to the laboratory tested R-Value of the material and seal the wall cavity from air infiltration as well. See similar questions...

R Value - the measurement of 'insulating ability' of the material. The higher the R Factor number the greater the insulation value. U Value - the measurement of 'heat loss' through the material. The lower the U Value the less heat is escaping. See similar questions...

R-value is a standardized measurement of thermal efficiency. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating properties. Overhead Door manufactures insulated doors with a broad range of R-values designed to meet your needs. Our Thermacore® doors offer our highest R-values - up to 17.5. See similar questions...

When cured, the concrete in AMVIC walls is 50% stronger and use 30% less concrete than traditionally poured walls. While the cost of a bare block or poured wall is less, AMVIC provides insulation and furring strips, and is ready to finish, making it a cost effective and less labor-intensive choice. AMVIC also is far less labor intensive to use where there are frequent openings and/or popouts as are frequently the case in residential construction. See similar questions...

Typically they out perform the "super-insulated" homes. Functionally a traditional home would have to be built to perform at an R-40 to compete with an Insulating Concrete Form home. See similar questions...

Unlike other insulating materials, the R-value-per-inch of polyiso increases with thickness because of the unique closed-cell structure of the rigid foam boards. Because of its superior R-value and durability, buildings that use polyiso have lower heating and cooling costs. Most polyiso manufacturers have adopted the LTTR method as the exclusive means to measure thermal performance of permeable-faced polyiso roof insulation. See similar questions...

The R-Value is formulated using an inch of thickness as a measure. Due to the fact that Nansulate is made to go on in a thin layer - less than an inch thick - an accurate R-Value cannot be calculated for it. Nansulate works by acting as a barrier to heat transfer. It does not only insulate by trapping air, as other insulations do. Nansulate’s effectiveness can be seen in this energy savings demonstration, which shows how it can effectively insulate and slow down heat transfer. See similar questions...

A - When cured, the concrete in AMVIC walls is 50% stronger and use 30% less concrete than traditionally poured walls. While the cost of a bare block or poured wall is less, AMVIC provides insulation and furring strips, and is ready to finish, making it a cost effective and less labor-intensive choice. AMVIC also is far less labor intensive to use where there are frequent openings and/or popouts as are frequently the case in residential construction. See similar questions...