Installed faced fiberglass batt insulation with its R-value visible (R-21). In the context of building and construction, the R-value is a measure of how well a. A low U-value usually indicates high levels of insulation.
The latter can be misleading in the case of low- density building thermal insulations, for which R- values are. Fiberglass batts, the insulation found in most houses in the U.
High – Density Polyurethane Spray Foam. When used in new construction, loose fill insulation can additionally be blown behind netting in the wall at high densities to achieve higher R-values than. Environmental issues: Same as for fiberglass batts and blankets, except that formaldehyde. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power.