mike528
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Mostly just a rant but why such a huge price jump from 15-23" r13 insulation. More than 2x the price for 50% more insulation? Menards current sale price that ends today is 6.99 a roll for 15" and 14.99 for 23"
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Price gouge for 24" insulation?
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pmiranda
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I'd guess they don't sell as much of the thicker stuff so they pass on the extra cost of storing it to you... Use two rolls of the thinner?
Voi
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Mostly just a rant but why such a huge price jump from 15-23" r13 insulation. More than 2x the price for 50% more insulation? Menards current sale price that ends today is 6.99 a roll for 15" and 14.99 for 23"
Is the regular price listed? I feel like the last time I checked the 24" stuff was just a bit cheaper on a per square foot basis than the 16". Internet connection is too unstable to bother looking it up.
I'd guess they don't sell as much of the thicker stuff so they pass on the extra cost of storing it to you... Use two rolls of the thinner?
OP is talking about width, not thickness. So batts for 16" and 24" spacing.
finn
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Menards probably uses the 15" insulation as a loss leader to get you into the store. It is often featured in their weekly flyer.
I don't see much profit in selling a roll at less than $7.00.
I don't see much profit in selling a roll at less than $7.00.
Falcon67
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Because almost zero new construction uses 24" OC studs. Volume gets the price.
ratdoggy
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My attic trusses are 24" OC and it's a newer home...
I'd swear I looked at the Menards site last night and that stuff was about $15
I'd swear I looked at the Menards site last night and that stuff was about $15
when I framed & insulated my basement walls a few years ago, the price differential on 24" insulation was so great that it was cheaper to frame & insulate 16"oc . ( not counting labour)