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Determine Local R-Value Requirements

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Refer to an R-value zone map, typically provided by energy efficiency organizations or insulation manufacturers, to locate your specific region. This map divides areas into numbered zones, each with corresponding recommended R-values for different parts of a home, such as the attic, cathedral ceiling, wall cavity, and floor. The video displays a map of the United States with various zones and a chart specifying R-value ranges (e.g., R38 to R60 for attics in certain zones) based on the heating system.

Goal: Identify the recommended R-value for attic insulation based on your geographic location using a climate zone map and accompanying charts.

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foreign so here's a story about the R rating I'll put a little graph here based off which part of country you live in it'll tell you which kind of insulation you'll need based off of this material that I'm using again r19 for r60 there's a handy dandy chart in the back here that'll tell you based off the rating and how thickness you need so we're looking at our 49 and we need a maximum of 17 inches and as you saw we're sitting at

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