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Is there an advantage to the 5 1/2″ panel thickness for walls and 12″ panel thickness for the roof?

April 26, 2017advantage panel roof thickness walls

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Is there an advantage to the 5 1/2″ panel thickness for walls and 12″ panel thickness for the roof?

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Yes. This construction system provides the highest level of energy efficiency (4.35 R/1″ at 25°F, 3.85 R/1″ at 75°F) for a given wall or roof system available in the industry. Additionally, because of the design flexibility, the homeowner receives more living space than in comparatively insulated houses, with the same outside dimensions, and vaulted (cathedral) ceilings in all living space directly below roof members.