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What is the R- value?

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The R value varies per application. The more air space there is results in higher efficiency, so, if used in a typical installation such as stapled to rafters or across joists where there is at least several inches of air space it will have a much higher r-value than if it's mounted directly to a surface, for example, as a wrap for ductwork.  The product description states: "Has R 16.8 value for crawl space applications and R 6.13 value for basement walls." Those are much higher r-values than I've seen before through testing (more than double), though may represent the max value that can be achieved if installed with a very large air space for those type of applications.

Question 2

How can I use this for a feral cat winter box shelter?  This poor terrified cat survived last horrid winter but I have to better this year.  Can I put this on the outside of a sturdy box & still wrap the box with a garbage bag to protect it from water?  Will it work? I will put blankets inside.  Oh I hope I have come a…

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Feral cats are wild, and cannot be socialized.  You are doing a great thing by supplying an insulated box for the feral cat in your area.  We built a box using this insulation.  We bought an 18 gallon plastic tote for under $7 and the next smaller size for $4.50 from that big box store.  We wrapped this bubble insulation around the smaller tote, put it inside the larger tote, added a polyester fleece blanket in the bottom ($2.88), covered the top with more bubble insulation, then put the plastic lids on.  We cut a 6" diameter hole in the side of the two totes for the cat to use as an entrance (and put duct tape around the hole to hold the two boxes and insulation together, and we duct taped a flap over the entrance.  Make sure it's up off the ground so snow and rain doesn't leak inside. Closed cell foam would work better for insulation, but it's very expensive.Note:  The polyester fleece blanket is perfect because it won't absorb water and stays warm even when wet.

Question 3

I installed it in my dog kennels. I stapled it in several places for securing it, not only the edges. Did I ruined it or not going to be as effective?

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the staples shouldn't bother it at all as long as it didn't rip or tear

Question 4

Can I place this behind a radiator to reflect the heat into the room? It might get up to 120 or 130 degrees back there.

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yes

ASIN	B000BQSYRO
Best Sellers Rank	#123,799 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #600 in Weather Stripping
Brand Name	Reflectix
Coverage	33 square feet
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (668)
Global Trade Identification Number	00716511516014
Included Components	Insulation Resistance Meters
Item Dimensions L x W	300"L x 16"W
Item Thickness	0.31 inches
Item Type Name	Staple Tab Insulation Roll
Item Weight	14.4 ounces
Manufacturer	Reflectix
Manufacturer Part Number	ST16025
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Warranty
Material Type	Reflective Foil
Model Number	ST16025
Number of Items	1
Number of Packs	1
Recommended Uses For Product	Attics and Walls
UPC	629136004135 716511516014 071651151601 735090194642
Unit Count	1 Count

Reflectix ST16025 Staple Tab Insulation Roll, 16 in. x 25 ft

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