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Rockford Boyer, BSSO

Rockford Boyer, BSSO, is North American manager, energy design centre, for ROXUL® Inc., Milton, Ontario. He is responsible for product and systems research and technical consultations regarding building science issues. His main focus is energy efficiency and sustainability-related issues for wall and roof performance.

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R-values in our climates

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Using the Federal Trade Commission's energy model calculations to determine effective R-values for insulation material, as many designers do, is not realistic and can potentially lead to increased energy costs, poor indoor performance and mechanical equipment being oversized or undersized. Yearly average temperatures are available for many regions across North America and can be used to understand the temperature ranges expected for a location when determining the amount and type of insulation to use in a roof system.

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