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How do these R-Values relate to building codes in both residential and commercial projects?

April 26, 2017building Commercial Projects r-values relate Residential

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How do these R-Values relate to building codes in both residential and commercial projects?

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Most residential building codes require a minimum of R-11 in the basement and R-19 in sidewalls. Most commercial codes address the energy efficiency of the building as a whole. This is known as the envelope. NRG Blocks higher R-Value allows for trade offs, such as more windows or skylights.