As a direct to consumer insulation manufacturer we’ve talked to a lot of homeowners over the years. Quite often people don’t even know what to ask let alone what they need or want to know. Our mantra is to add transparency to an industry that thrives on the self-conscious tendencies of unwitting buyers so we can at least help people make informed decisions. This happens every single day; often on the phone but ideally in our knowledge center where we do our best to post frequent questions and answers that are succinct yet effective.
In an effort to be useful we thought it’d be worth sharing the leaderboard on the most frequent queries, so without further ado, here are the winners, and the replies:
What is the R Value of Havelock Wool home insulation?
PRO batts are R15 and R21 for a 2×4 and 2×6 respectively. Loose-fill is R4.3 per inch so just multiply by the cavity depth.
How much wool do I need?
The amount of insulation is measured by the amount of wall, floor or ceiling / roof space you need to insulate. It is not the s/f of your house. Once you calculate the actual square footage of the space you need to insulate and the associated cavity depths you will understand how much insulation is required. We built a calculator here to help.
Do I need a vapor barrier with Havelock Wool?
We only recommend using a vapor barrier on the ground in a crawl space. Vapor variable membranes can help create air tightness and in turn efficiency in the performance of a home but for sure a pure vapor barrier has no place in the walls or roofline.
Do I need to be concerned about insects (moths, bugs)?
No. We’ve not had an issue in over 10 years.
What is the R Value of Havelock Wool Van Insulation?
The batts we make for vans are R7 @2” thick.
How do I buy Havelock Wool?
We’ve tried to make this as easy as possible. First and foremost you can buy everything we make on our website here. In addition, we made our PRO batts with professional installers and builders in mind. The adoption rate is going quite well so we hope and expect you can also source our products from your local installer now or in the near term.
Where do I buy havelock Wool?
As above
Where are you located?
Our factory is in Reno, NV and we ship all over the US and Canada.
How does shipping work for home insulation?
We can ship to your jobsite or an installer near you.
Are your products building code compliant?
Yes
And finally, if you have other questions please click here to find over 175 questions and answers.
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