R-38? Is the home buyer getting what they paid for? - 02/06/09 06:08 PM
We finally felt the cold pinch here in GA this week with temps in the teens.  Attic insulation is just one component of the inspection process.  Loose fill cellulose insulation is basically chemically treated newsprint material.  I refer to it as yesterday's "AJC". 
If the insulation certificate that is typically stapled to a brace or truss says it's R-30 or R-38, it's basically my job is to verify whether or not the insulation meets the stated value. 
In this less than 1 year old home, the insulation has settled to a level that is below the minimum stated level of 10.27" after settling.   So... if you've paid … (6 comments)