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R-Value Calculator
mm =
inches
RSI =
R
Attics
Typical Truss
Raised Heel Trusses
Lumber Joists
I-Joists
Joist Offset
Please choose the joist offset in inches
16
19
24
Joist Dimensions
2 x
Please choose the joist dimensions
4
6
8
10
12
Attic Component
Attic Component
Thickness (mm)
RSI
Outside Air Film
0.03
Roofing material:
Roofing Material
Asphalt Roll
Metal Deck
Asphalt Shingle
Wood Shingle
Slate
Sheathing:
Sheathing Material
Gypsum Sheathing
Insulated Fibreboard
Low Density Particleboard
Med. Density Particleboard
High Density Particleboard
Plywood (Softwood)
Plywood (Douglas Fir)
Wafer Board
Oriented Strand Board
Insulation between joist:
Insulation Type
R12 Batt
R14 Batt
R19 Batt
R20 Batt
R22 Batt
R22.5 Batt
R24 Batt
R28 Batt
R31 Batt
R35 Batt
R40 Batt
Cellulose Loose Fill
Glass Fibre Loose Fill
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Sprayed Cellulose
Sprayed Fibreglass
Interior:
Insulation Type
R12 Batt
R14 Batt
R19 Batt
R20 Batt
R22 Batt
R22.5 Batt
R24 Batt
R28 Batt
R31 Batt
R35 Batt
R40 Batt
Cellulose Loose Fill
Glass Fibre Loose Fill
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Interior Finish:
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Hardboard
Plywood
Plaster
Inside Air Film
0.11
Total RSI:
Cathedral Ceilings/Flat Roofs
Lumber Joists
I-Joists
Joist Offset
Please choose the joist offset in inches
12
16
19
24
48
Joist Dimensions
2 x
Please choose the joist dimensions
4
6
8
10
12
Ceiling Component
Ceiling Component
Thickness (mm)
RSI
Outside Air Film
0.03
Roofing material:
Roofing Material
Asphalt Roll
Asphalt Tar
Built Up Roofing
Crushed Stone
Sheathing:
Sheathing Material
Gypsum Sheathing
Insulated Fibreboard
Low Density Particleboard
Med. Density Particleboard
High Density Particleboard
Plywood (Softwood)
Plywood (Douglas Fir)
Wafer Board
Oriented Strand Board
Insulation between joist:
Insulation Type
R12 Batt
R14 Batt
R19 Batt
R20 Batt
R22 Batt
R22.5 Batt
R24 Batt
R28 Batt
R31 Batt
R35 Batt
R40 Batt
Cellulose Loose Fill
Glass Fibre Loose Fill
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Sprayed Cellulose
Sprayed Fibreglass
Interior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Exterior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Interior Finish:
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Hardboard
Plywood
Plaster
Inside Air Film
0.11
Total RSI:
Exterior Walls
Single Wood Frame
Double Wood Frame with Double Top Plate
Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs)
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
Stud Offset
Please choose the stud offset in inches
12
16
19
24
48
Stud Dimensions
2 x
Please choose the stud dimensions
4
6
8
10
12
Wall Component
Wall Component
Thickness (mm)
RSI
Outside Air Film
0.03
Cladding:
Cladding
Brick
Concrete Blocks
Stucco
Wood Shingles
Wood Shingles (Double Exposure)
Insulation Backer Board
Metal or Vinyl Siding
Sandstone
Limestone, Marble, Granite
Cellulose Fibre Reinforced Cement
Sheathing:
Sheathing Material
Gypsum Sheathing
Insulated Fibreboard
Low Density Particleboard
Med. Density Particleboard
High Density Particleboard
Plywood (Softwood)
Plywood (Douglas Fir)
Wafer Board
Oriented Strand Board
Insulation between studs:
Insulation Type
R12 Batt
R14 Batt
R19 Batt
R20 Batt
R22 Batt
R22.5 Batt
R24 Batt
R28 Batt
R31 Batt
R35 Batt
R40 Batt
Cellulose Loose Fill
Glass Fibre Loose Fill
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Sprayed Cellulose
Sprayed Fibreglass
Interior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Exterior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Concrete:
Interior Finish:
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Hardboard
Plywood
Plaster
Inside Air Film
0.12
Total RSI:
Basement Walls
Single Wood Frame
Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
Stud Offset
Please choose the stud offset in inches
16
19
24
Stud Dimensions
2 x
Please choose the stud dimensions
4
6
8
10
12
Wall Component
Wall Component
Thickness (mm)
RSI
Outside Air Film
0.03
Insulation between studs:
Insulation Type
R12 Batt
R14 Batt
R19 Batt
R20 Batt
R22 Batt
R22.5 Batt
R24 Batt
R28 Batt
R31 Batt
R35 Batt
R40 Batt
Cellulose Loose Fill
Glass Fibre Loose Fill
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Sprayed Cellulose
Sprayed Fibreglass
Interior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Exterior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Concrete:
Interior Finish:
Interior Finish
Gypsum Board
Hardboard
Plywood
Plaster
Inside Air Film
0.12
Total RSI:
Exposed Floors
Lumber Joists
I-Joists
Joist Offset
Please choose the joist offset in inches
16
19
24
Joist Dimensions
2 x
Please choose the joist dimensions
4
6
8
10
12
Floor Component
Floor Component
Thickness (mm)
RSI
Outside Air Film
0.03
Subfloor:
Subfloor Material
Gypsum Sheathing
Insulated Fibreboard
Low Density Particleboard
Med. Density Particleboard
High Density Particleboard
Plywood (Softwood)
Plywood (Douglas Fir)
Wafer Board
Oriented Strand Board
Insulation between joist:
Insulation Type
R12 Batt
R14 Batt
R19 Batt
R20 Batt
R22 Batt
R22.5 Batt
R24 Batt
R28 Batt
R31 Batt
R35 Batt
R40 Batt
Cellulose Loose Fill
Glass Fibre Loose Fill
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Sprayed Cellulose
Sprayed Fibreglass
Exterior:
Insulation Type
Polyisocyanurate
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Semi-rigid Glass Fibre
Semi-rigid Rock Wool
Sprayed Polyurethane Foam
Interior Finish:
Interior Finish
Carpet
Hardwood
Ceramic Tile
Inside Air Film
0.16
Total RSI:
Slab
Unheated Slab Below The Frost Line
Unheated Slab Above The Frost Line
Heated Slab
Slab Component
Slab Component
Thickness (mm)
RSI
Underslab:
Underslab Material
Expanded Polystyrene Type 1
Expanded Polystyrene Type 2
Expanded Polystyrene Type 3
Extruded Polystyrene
Concrete:
Subfloor:
Insulation Type
Gypsum Sheathing
Insulated Fibreboard
Low Density Particleboard
Med. Density Particleboard
High Density Particleboard
Plywood (Softwood)
Plywood (Douglas Fir)
Wafer Board
Oriented Strand Board
Interior Finish:
Interior Finish
Carpet
Hardwood
Ceramic Tile
Inside Air Film
0.16
Total RSI:
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