The higher the r value the better the thermal performance of the insulation.
Difference in r19 and r30 insulation.
Drill holes in the sheathing and blow insulation into the empty wall.
To increase your r value simply apply an extra layer of insulation over your initial layer.
R30 c r30 r38 c r38 insulation thickness 1 75 2 5 3 5 3 5 3 5 6 25 5 5 6 5 8 8 5 10 10 12 all listed thicknesses are approximate and may vary by 0 5 inches.
Just trying to see if the cost can justify the means.
Quick question how many btu s should be saved if increasing attic insulation from r19 to r30 in 2 000sq ft of space.
The short answer is yes.
Wall insulation whenever exterior siding is removed on an.
So if r 19 is designed for 3 1 2 and r 30 is designed for 5 1 2 and you still need an inch or so for ventilation of the plywood you need to have at least 10 rafters.
If you can blow in loos.
Rated r value and thickness of insulation r value r6 r11.
Just a ballpark notlooking to get into a new manaual j calc.
How to achieve greater r values in exterior walls.
As mentioned above you can always increase your r value simply apply an extra layer of insulation over your initial layer.