Roxul ComfortBatt - Manual (Page 2)

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Better | Best
When deciding on the quality of insulation to include
in a residential construction or renovation project,
builders, contractors and homeowners need input
in determining effectiveness of the insulation and
whether to just meet minimum code requirements
or exceed them, creating a comfortable environment
through all seasons.
From meeting the specified minimum, to achieving
R-values that will exceed building codes well into
the future, it’s great to know you have options.
This thermal guide to ROXUL ® Insulation’s Better I Best
solutions can address various common residential
applications using ROXUL insulation, including:
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exterior walls
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attics
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cathedral ceilings
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crawl spaces and
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exposed floors
The Better: Although building codes for insulation
requirements vary between states, most building
codes are designed to meet minimum standards.
Using ROXUL to meet these minimum codes is Better
than using other types of insulation because of the
exclusive features and benefits of ROXUL insulation.
In our Better solutions we will show you how to use
ROXUL to achieve or exceed building code standards.
The Best: The R-value of insulation is worth
considering to achieve optimum energy efficiency and
improve the overall comfort of your home. When you
choose the BEST solution, you are creating a warm
and comfortable home to enjoy immediately, as well as
making a long-term commitment to the environment
and energy savings well into the future.
ROXUL’s Better. Best. Thermal Insulation Guide
Features and Benefits .............................................. pg 3
Attic applications ...................................................... pg 8
Cathedral ceilings applications ..............................pg 10
Residential exterior wall applications ...................pg 12 Interior basement foundation wall .........................pg 16
Exterior exposed floors ...........................................pg 18
Non-vented crawl spaces ...................................... pg 21
Vented crawl spaces............................................... pg 22
Better. Best.
Compared to other insulation like foam plastics and fiberglass,
ROXUL
®
stone wool ranks superior.