The r value calculator is best used as follows.
													
																	Roof r value calculator. 
									
	
		
	
																	For each different material multiply the thickness by the standard r value per inch for that material. 
																	Eps based claddings directly fixed on timber framing. 
																	Input depth of existing blown in insulation in inches. 
																	Click the button to calculate the approximate r value for this job. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Work out all the different materials and surfaces that make up the wall ceiling or surface you want to work out the r values and u values for. 
																	This calculator is to be used as an estimating tool only. 
																	This webpage calculates the r value of walls roofs and suspended floors for most insulation material r values. 
																	It uses the iso thermal planes method the same method as used in nzs4214 2006. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Our calculator helps you measure what r value for exterior walls you may be looking for as well as for different applications. 
																	To calculate the total r value of a roof assembly find the total thickness in inches of each type of insulating material within the system. 
																	Add the results for all the materials together to get the total r value for the roof assembly. 
																	Class 2 high rise apartment a building containing 2 or more sole occupancy units each being a separate dwelling. 
															
													
									
	
		
	
																	Includes multi unit residential buildings. 
																	Some of the possible material combinations may not be suitable for actual constructions i e.