
I am reviewing the requirements of the new Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code that goes into effect 12/1/2010. The required R value for a wood framed wall is R20. If I assume the Dense Packed Cellulose has an R value of 3.4 per inch and a 2x6 is really only 5.5" deep, then 5.5" of cellulose is only R18.7 which doesn't quite meet the standard.I could put in R21 fiberglass and meet the standar…
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