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What Does An Insulation’s R-Value Mean?
If you’re like most homeowners, then you likely don’t think much about the insulation that is your home’s floors, walls and ceiling. However, that insulation is one of the most important components in your home’s efficiency. At Goettl Good Guys Air Conditioning we offer a full range of services for insulation in Tucson, AZ. We wanted to share a little bit about insulation—particularly what the R-value means. Give us a call if you’re curious about the state of your home’s insulation and to schedule an inspection.
What Is the R-Value on Insulation?
The R-value of insulation describes how well a material resists heat transfer across it. When you have two spaces like your attic and your home where one is warmer than the other, heat will natural try to move into the cooler space. For example, in the summer when it gets hot, your attic will usually get much warmer than your home. This temperature difference causes the heat to try to leech into your home. Your attic’s insulation resists that transfer of heat and the R-value describes how well it is able to do that. The higher the R-value, the better the material is at resisting heat transfer.
Obviously, different types of materials are better at resisting heat transfer. Having good attic insulation in Tucson, AZ is crucial because our home’s roof is usually in direct sunlight almost all the time. Good insulation in the floor of your attic will ensure that as little heat as possible leaks into your home.
The Importance of Insulation in Tucson, AZ
If your insulation has holes in it, if it doesn’t completely cover the spaces between your ceiling joists, if it is old, thin or rotting then it could allow heat to easily move into your home. Likewise, the insulation in your walls can also play a big role in how efficient your home is.
If you need any kind of services for your insulation in Tucson, AZ make sure that you call the experts at Goettl Good Guys Air Conditioning.
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