Tom Harris discusses how R-value, the standard metric for insulation performance, only measures conductive heat transfer under controlled lab conditions while ignoring convection, radiation, air movement, and moisture. He highlights research and the new A-Value study, which aims to measure full wall assembly performance more accurately in real-world conditions.

What R-Value Really Means

Welcome to “If Walls Could Talk” where Walls &amp; Ceilings is out to discover just that. 
 
Listen as W&amp;C talks with influencers in the industry who are making an impact. We are helping educate and entertain the wall and ceiling industry as only W&amp;C can do. What brought these people to the industry? What’s in store for the contractor? And “If Walls Could Talk,” what stories would they tell? Find out all of this and more on each episode.

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Welcome to “If Walls Could Talk” where Walls & Ceilings is out to discover just that. Listen as W&C talks with influencers in the industry who are making an impact. We are helping educate and entertain the wall and ceiling industry as only W&C can do. What brought these people to the industry? What’s in store for the contractor? And “If Walls Could Talk,” what stories would they tell? Find out all of this and more on each episode.

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What R-Value Really Means

What R-Value Really Means