New York State Building R-value Code Insulation Requirements. on exterior walls, from R-13 to R-25, plus Attic insulation R-49 to R-60. Existing Attic R-38.

As you’re getting ready to insulate your home, one of your first questions will most likely be, “How much insulation do I need?” The amount of insulation your home needs primarily depends on two factors:

  • The region you live in
  • The area of your home that needs to be insulated

Notes
About R-value: R-value is a measurement of a material’s ability to resist heat flow. The higher the
R-value, the greater the insulating power. Installers should consult data sheets provided by polyiso
manufacturers for information on product-specific R-values.
Code Compliance: The International Energy Conservation Code recognizes ASHRAE 90.1 as an
alternate compliance option for both new construction and existing buildings.

How Much Insulation Do I Need | Home Insulation | New York NY

Zone

Add Insulation to Attic

Floor

 

Uninsulated Attic

Existing 3–4 Inches of Insulation

 
1R30 to R49R25 to R30R13
2R30 to R60R25 to R38R13 to R19
3R30 to R60R25 to R38R19 to R25
4R38 to R60R38R25 to R30
5 to 8R49 to R60R38 to R49R25 to R30

Insulation Component R- Value-Based Method

Building thermal envelope opaque assemblies shall comply with the requirements of Sections C402.2 and C402.4 based on the climate zone specified in Chapter 3. For opaque portions of the building thermal envelope intended to comply on an insulation component R-value basis, the R-values for insulation shall be not less than that specified in Table C402.1.3. Commercial buildings or portions of commercial buildings enclosing Group R occupancies shall use the R-values from the “Group R” column of Table C402.1.3. Commercial buildings or portions of commercial buildings enclosing occupancies other than Group R shall use the R-values from the “All other” column of Table C402.1.3.

STEEL-FRAME CEILING, WALL AND FLOOR INSULATION R-VALUES

WOOD FRAMER-VALUEREQUIREMENTCOLD-FORMED STEEL-FRAMEEQUIVALENT R-VALUEa
Steel Truss Ceilingsb
R-30R-38 or R-30 + 3 or R-26 + 5
R-38R-49 or R-38 + 3
R-49R-38 + 5
Steel Joist Ceilingsb
R-30R-38 in 2 × 4 or 2 × 6 or 2 × 8 R-49in any framing
R-38R-49 in 2 × 4 or 2 × 6 or 2 × 8 or 2 × 10
Steel-Framed Wall, 16 inches on center
R-13R-13 + 4.2 or R-21 + 2.8 or R-0 + 9.3 or R-15 + 3.8 or R-21 + 3.1
R-13 + 3R-0 + 11.2 or R-13 + 6.1 or R-15 + 5.7 orR-19 + 5.0 or R-21 + 4.7
R-20R-0 + 14.0 or R-13 + 8.9 or R-15 + 8.5 or R-19 + 7.8 or R-19 + 6.2 or R-21 + 7.5
R-20 + 5R-13 + 12.7 or R-15 + 12.3 or R-19 + 11.6 or R-21 + 11.3 or R-25 + 10.9
R-21R-0 + 14.6 or R-13 + 9.5 or R-15 + 9.1 orR-19 + 8.4 or R-21 + 8.1 or R-25 + 7.7
Steel Framed Wall, 24 inches on center
R-13R-0 + 9.3 or R-13 + 3.0 or R-15 + 2.4
R-13 + 3R-0 + 11.2 or R-13 + 4.9 or R-15 + 4.3 orR-19 + 3.5 or R-21 + 3.1
R-20R-0 + 14.0 or R-13 + 7.7 or R-15 + 7.1 orR-19 + 6.3 or R-21 + 5.9
R-20 + 5R-13 + 11.5 or R-15 + 10.9 or R-19 + 10.1 orR-21 + 9.7 or R-25 + 9.1
R-21R-0 + 14.6 or R-13 + 8.3 or R-15 + 7.7 orR-19 + 6.9 or R-21 + 6.5 or R-25 + 5.9
Steel Joist Floor
R-13R-19 in 2 × 6, or R-19 + 6 in 2 × 8 or 2 × 10
R-19R-19 + 6 in 2 × 6, or R-19 + 12 in 2 × 8 or 2 × 10
  1. a.The first value is cavity insulation R-value, the second value is continuous insulation R-value. Therefore, for example, “R-30+3” means R-30 cavity insulation plus R-3 continuous insulation.

  2. b.Insulation exceeding the height of the framing shall cover the framing.

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