Insulation Calculator

Find the insulation thickness needed to hit a target R-value, how many rolls or bags it takes, and the installed cost, by insulation type.

R-value measures how well insulation resists heat flow, and every material delivers a different R-value per inch, so spray foam hits a target in far less thickness than fiberglass. Pick your area and target R-value, common attic targets run R-38 to R-60, and the calculator works out thickness, quantity, and cost.

Rolls or bags needed
Estimated installed cost

Estimate only. Coverage varies by product. Thickness assumes you are building up to the target R-value with a single material.

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