Click the button to calculate the depth in inches and pounds of total insulation required for this job.
Calculating insulation needed for attic.
The most common form to insulate a home from heat cold and even sound waves is a roll or blanket insulation.
They are rolled and made of fiberglass and is at least expensive cost.
For example if you have a type of insulation that has an r value of r 5 per inch of thickness you will need a depth of 6 inches of this insulation installed in your attic to reach r 30 if you live in zones 2 or 3.
Refer to the project guide for more information on determining the right r value for your home.
What you do need to know is the recommended r value for your home so that you can use enough material to meet the recommendation.
Use our roll insulation calculator to determine how much insulation you need to purchase for your home.
Use these insulation calculators to estimate how much insulation you may need and how much you could save on your energy bills.
Your attic should have a certain amount of insulation in it and the recommended level of insulation for your attic is dependent on where you live.
First things first you need to go up into your attic inspect the condition of the insulation and calculate the current level of insulation.
Input length width and desired r value of the area to be insulated.
Insulation calculation once you have determined which r value you need you can calculate how much insulation you need.
Greenfiber insulation calculator easy to follow steps for calculating the perfect amount of insulation needed for your project.
The r value for most insulation materials has already been calculated and is displayed on the container so you don t have to know how to calculate it.
These r values are a sum meaning this should be the total r value once you add up the entire depth of insulation.
Click the button to calculate the amount of insulation in square feet and man hours wall and ceiling fiberglass insulation needed for this job.
This calculator is to be used as an estimating tool only.
This calculator is to be used as an estimating tool only.
Input length width and desired r value of the area to be insulated.
This calculator is to be used as an estimating tool only.