{"id":1966,"date":"2021-10-01T14:44:10","date_gmt":"2021-10-01T18:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myenergymonster.com\/fl\/?p=1966"},"modified":"2023-01-13T23:44:24","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T23:44:24","slug":"brief-overview-insulation-requirements-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wattsonhomesolutions.com\/brief-overview-insulation-requirements-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"A Brief Overview of Insulation Requirements in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tampa residents may not have to insulate against freezing winters, but keeping homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer require proper insulation, too. Here’s what you need to know about insulation requirements in Florida.<\/p>\n

Insulation Requirements in Florida<\/h2>\n

Residential requirements for insulation are divided by the location in the home. Framed wall insulation must meet or exceed R-13. For block walls, interior insulation must meet or exceed R-7.8, and exterior insulation must be R-6. Ceiling insulation must be much higher at R-30, and a raised floor must be at least R-13.<\/p>\n

Insulating power, or R-Value<\/a><\/strong>, is only one factor to consider when building or improving a home to keep it comfortable. Different materials respond to weather conditions differently. For example, traditional batting insulation will lose some of its insulating ability in high winds, making air-tight seals an important consideration when using this insulation type.<\/p>\n

Insulation Materials<\/h2>\n

Because each type of insulation responds to building<\/a> and weather conditions differently, there’s more to consider beyond mandated insulation requirements if your goal is a comfortable home. Here’s a look at the different types of insulation, along with a few considerations for each.<\/p>\n