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Insulation level needed with options

davidmcd
11 years ago

We are about to settle on insulation for our new construction in New York (zip is 10567). Our house 2x6 exterior walls has a brick front and Hardi Plank on the back and sides. The back and sides have rigid foam board insulation (R-6) - the front does not have the foam board.

Our builder has provided the following options, I am am trying to make the best decisions. I want to do a good juob of insulating, but do not want to spend money needlessly:

1. Supply & Install the following:

A. Exposed Ceilings.

a. 10.5" Icynene LD-C-50 Open Cell Spray Foam(R-39) $9,200.00

OR

b. 10.5" Icynene MD-C-200 Closed Spray Foam(R-60) $20,625.00

B. Slope Ceiling.

a. 9.25"Icynene LD-C-50 Open Cell Spray Foam(R-34) $1,850.00

OR

b. 9.25"Icynene MD-C 200 Closed Spray Foam (R-53) $4400.00

C. Overhang

a. 7.25" Icynene LD-C-50 Spray Foam (R-26). $195.00

OR

b. 7.25" Icynene MD-C 200 Closed Spray Foam(R-53)$660.00

D. Exterior Walls a. Certain Teed R-21 Kraft Fiberglass Insulation. $720.00

OR

b. 5.5" Icynene LD-C-50 Open Spray Foam (R-20). $5,500.00

E. Garage Walls Dividing Living. (basement level)

a. Certain Teed R-21 Kraft Fiberglass Insulation. $80.00

OR

b. 5.5" Icynene LD-C-50 Open Spray Foam (R-20). $600.00

F. Garage Ceiling. (there is a bedroom above so this makes sense) $1,550.00

a. 7.25" Icynene LD-C-50 Spray Foam.

G. Band Joist (In Between Joists @ Exterior Wall Pockets)

a. Certain Teed R-21 Unfaced Fiberglass Insulation. $55.00

OR

b. 5.5" Icynene LD-C-50 Open Cell Spray Foam(R-20). $495.00

My default is to go with the most expensive, but it is a lot of $$$. It is advisible for some or all (will it pay off financially)? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

David

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