R-33/inch insulation

rhl_ | Posted in General Questions on December 4, 2019 08:18am

I came across an ad for next generation kingspan optim-r insulation.

I attached the brochure here:

I’m obviously deeply skeptical, but, thought the community here would be interested.

Obviously if this material really is this thermally resistant it’s a game changer.

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gusfhb | Dec 04, 2019 08:28am | #1
Don't think evacuated foam is a new concept

I am certain the price is not game changing
Zdesign | Dec 04, 2019 09:16am | #2
The panels are vacuum sealed and can't have any penetrations. That is how they are getting such High R values. Great for a flat roof assembly but limited use in a wall assembly. The Kool Therm K12 Framing board is R16.7 for 2" thick that KingSpan makes and is priced reasonably in comparison to PolyIso and XPS IMO.

Jon_R | Dec 04, 2019 10:20am | #3
Looks like about US$ 67 per 4x8' sheet. Better than Thermax ($76 for R13).

Zdesign | Dec 04, 2019 11:00am | #4
I paid around $55 a sheet but had a larger order placed, 2 houses. For the exterior of my house it was around $5,500 for the material.
gusfhb | Dec 04, 2019 06:08pm | #5
since when is iso board that high 2 inch r13 Home Despot website is 40 bucks
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NICK KEENAN | Dec 04, 2019 10:12pm | #6
R13 Thermasheath RMax is $33.21 for a 4'x8' sheet at my local Home Depot.