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what is "r" insulating rating of 3/4"shiplap covered with 1/2" sheetrock?



i am thinking of overlapping the with 3/4" styrofoam 4ft by 8ft sheet for better energy conservation

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From: Anthony Grovner

that is a r-value of around 3.0 to 5.0 per inch.


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