3000 Dormax SW

Grandville, MI 49418

(p) 616-538-0120

Ritsema Associates

Interiors Contractor - Since 1955

 
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Insulation Comparison Guide

Compare Fiber Glass Batts, Cellulose, Open Cell Spray Foam, Closed Cell Spray Foam  


Insulation Comparison Guide

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Class I Fire Rated check check check check
Controls Air Leakage check check
Won't Sage or Settle check check
Doesn't Shrink check check
Will not support mold growth check check
Fills all cracks and crevices check check
Contains no formaldehyde check check check
Deflects water leakage check
Moisture vapor perm less than 1.0 (@ R-19) (Vapor Retarder) check
Ability for R-19 (or higher) in 2x4 construction check
Glues building into solid mass check
Always meets energy star requirements unaided check
Stops convection currents check check check
Stops air infiltration check
Stops all wind intrusion check
Stops moisture accumulation check
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Totals 2 4 7 16
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R-Value per Inch 3.2 3.5 3.8 6.6
 

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