A–1 R-values for Common Materials
Material |
R-value |
---|---|
Fiberglass or rock wool batts and blown 1” |
2.8–4.0 |
Blown cellulose 1” |
3.0–4.0 |
Vermiculite loose fill 1” |
2.7 |
Perlite 1” |
2.4 |
White expanded polystyrene foam (beadboard) 1” |
3.9–4.3 |
Polyurethane/polyisocyanurate foam 1” |
6.2–7.0 |
Extruded polystyrene 1” |
5.0 |
High-density 2-part polyurethane foam 1” |
5.8–6.6 |
Low-density 2-part polyurethane foam 1” |
3.6 |
Oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood 1/2” |
1.6 |
Concrete or stucco 1” |
0.1 |
Wood 1” |
1.0 |
Carpet/pad 1/2” |
2.0 |
Wood siding 3/8–3/4” |
0.6–1.0 |
Concrete block 8” |
1.1 |
Asphalt shingles |
0.44 |
Fired clay bricks 1” |
0.1–0.4 |
Gypsum or plasterboard 1/2” |
0.4 |
Single pane glass 1/8” |
0.9 |
Low-e insulated glass (Varies according to Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) rating.) |
3.3–4.2 |