R-Value of Insulation (VANITY-Kick Me!)

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[Tijeras_Slim]

I need to know the percentage efficiency difference between an insulation R-value of 9 and 13.

Putting an insulated garage door in and want to know what the extra buys me in terms of efficiency.

And yes, I did do a pretty good web search. So feel free to post links and mock me. :)

[Tijeras_Slim]

This will probably not turn out well.

[driftdiver]

Probably not. :) should be fun though

[Americanwolf]

(KICKS TS square in the backside)
You said I could kick you... as for the R rating I am as clueless as a gecko in antartica.

[irishtenor]

Where do you live? If you were in Seattle, it wouldn’t make much of a difference. Nome, maybe a lot of difference. Texas? Carport.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Atleast I know what I’m in for... ;)

[kewlhandluke2]

...turn out well

I've dug several wells, but never turned one out. Is that like comin' out of the closet?

[Tijeras_Slim]

7500’ in the NM mountains. Can get to -15 and plenty o’ wind.

[Paladin2]

I'd guess that you need to know what the R values are of the other garage surfaces are, along with wind, solar and thermal differences inside to outside. Also what type of heating/cooling.

Maybe you can install a heat pipe to ManBearPig's house. He'll never notice the difference.

[rrrod]

What”s the R value of non breathing RATS/RINOs? Im doing a bit of remodeling around the ol casa.

[gorush]

R-9 is 9/13ths of R-13...seriously.

[irishtenor]

I’d go with the higher R factor. I live in Seattle, never seen -15.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Interesting, is there a formula you are familiar with?

Thanks

[Grizzled Bear]

If your garage door is rated “R” nobody under the age of 18 is allowed to look at it unless accompanied by an adult or legal guardian.

I hope this helps.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Trade you freezing temps for some rain.

[gorush]

Ceilings in the Northern climes require R-50 or so. 2x6 walls (code in the north) hold R-19 fiberglass batts, 2x4 walls hold R-11 of same material

[devane617]

mickey mouse cups now this.

[MaryFromMichigan]

So feel free to post links and mock me. :)

Newbie is so asking for it!
;)

[gorush]

The ratio of the numbers allow an honest comparison of differing materials. Styrofoam, for example, provides about R-10 per inch of thickness.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Just for that you’re going on pissant’s ping list. ;)