Insulation R-Value Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get building insulation requirements and material costs for construction projects.
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Why people use Insulation R-Value Calculator
Insulation R-Value Calculator for Construction Bidding
This Connector changes that by letting you pull those requirements instantly. Just tell your agent the climate zone and it gives you the numbers for every part of the building. You go from manual research to a completed requirements list in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
That it turns regional building codes into instant material specs and budget estimates.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Estimating a house in a cold zone
A contractor asks for R-values in zone 5, then uses the Connector to get a cost for 1,000 sq ft of rigid insulation for a bid.
- Real-world use case 02
Choosing materials for a specific R-value
A builder wants to hit an R-value of 25 with spray foam and asks the agent to calculate the exact thickness needed.
- Real-world use case 03
Quick code check on a job site
A foreman asks for the floor requirements in zone 3 to ensure the current installation meets the local IECC standards.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Insulation R-Value Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Insulation R-Value Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Insulation R-Value Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Lookup zone requirements
Get mandatory R-values for walls, floors, and ceilings based on IECC climate zones 1-8. This replaces manual code book lookups.
- 02 Capability
Calculate material thickness
Find the required thickness for batt, spray foam, or rigid insulation to hit a specific R-value. This helps you order the right amount of material for your project.
- 03 Capability
Estimate material cost
Calculate the total cost for an insulation project based on your total area and material thickness. Use this to build out your project budget quickly.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Insulation R-Value Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Insulation R-Value Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Insulation R-Value Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Insulation R-Value Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Insulation R-Value Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Insulation R-Value Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"insulation-r-value-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Insulation R-Value Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Insulation R-Value Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"insulation-r-value-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Insulation R-Value Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Insulation R-Value Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"insulation-r-value-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Insulation R-Value Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Insulation R-Value Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"insulation-r-value-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Insulation R-Value Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Insulation R-Value Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add insulation-r-value-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_o5oPSljDG1DpPg5WHpjzTvmUcV8zRlXFhJ7QgKgJ/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Insulation R-Value Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Insulation R-Value Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Insulation R-Value Calculator can move forward.
Construction estimators and building contractors who need to quickly verify energy codes and generate accurate material bids without manual lookups.
Construction Estimator
Checks material costs and thicknesses for high-volume bidding to ensure project margins stay healthy.
Building Contractor
Verifies local R-value requirements during a project site visit to keep the build up to code.
Energy Auditor
Quickly pulls code requirements for different climate zones to verify building efficiency.
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Before you connect
Questions about Insulation R-Value Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Insulation R-Value Calculator find my local building codes?
Yes, it pulls requirements based on the IECC climate zones 1 through 8. You can tell your agent which zone your project falls into to get the correct data.
Does the Insulation R-Value Calculator give exact prices for materials?
It provides cost estimates based on the total area and the thickness of the insulation you plan to use. This is great for high-level budgeting and bidding.
Can I use the Insulation R-Value Calculator for spray foam projects?
Yes, it can calculate the exact thickness required for spray foam to meet your target R-value, as well as for batt and rigid insulation.
How does the Insulation R-Value Calculator help with construction bidding?
It speeds up the bidding process by instantly providing mandatory R-values and projecting total material costs, which helps you create more accurate quotes faster.
What building components does the Insulation R-Value Calculator cover?
It provides requirements for walls, ceilings, floors, and basements, ensuring you don't miss any major areas of the building.
How do I find the required R-value for my area?
Use the lookup_zone_requirements capability by providing your specific IECC climate zone number (between 1 and 8).
Can I estimate the cost of my insulation project?
Yes, use the estimate_material_cost capability with your area in square feet, material type, and required thickness to get a projection.
What insulation materials are supported?
The capability supports 'batt', 'spray_foam', and 'rigid' insulation types.
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