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A material with a lower/higher R-value is a better insulator.

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A material with a higher R-value is a better insulator
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A material with a higher R-value is a better insulator.

The R-value is a measure of a material’s (such as a layer of insulation) resistance to conductive heat flow. Materials with higher R-value indicate better insulating properties or effectiveness. Certain factors such as the thickness, density and the type of insulation determine the R-value of most materials while for some insulation, it is also determined by aging, temperature and moisture accumulation.

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