EFFECTIVE R-Value:

10/08/19 • 9 min

7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience w/a BEAT)

Can a wall plummet from R-50 to R-12 because of the studs? In this episode, we are joined by Jonathan Smegal, M.A. SC a Senior Project Manager with RDH Building Science Laboratories breaking down the nuts, bolts, what, why and how of R-value, insulation, and building assemblies.

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