Types of Insulation

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TYPES OF INSULATION SOUTH AFRICA

In the building world, there are different types of insulation. Insulation materials are used to help minimize the transfer of heat. As well as sound, in or out of an area. Usually, when people think of insulation, they think of it in terms of keeping cold air out of the heated areas of their homes in winter. As well as, keeping the hot air out of the cooler areas of their homes during the warmer months. Choosing the best insulation is an important part of the installation process.

There are other uses for insulation products. For example, certain types of insulation can also be used for soundproofing homes and offices. Although this isn’t used as much in South Africa, it is becoming more common nowadays.

 

types of insulation

Heat Loss + Heat Gain Diagram

The different types of insulation materials include ceiling, wall and floor insulation. Additionally, each of these products can be used to control the flow of heat in your home.

For example, in most homes, the roof is the point where most of the heat transfer occurs. Insulation products can drastically reduce heat transfer from one area to another, improving thermal efficiency. View a page on wikipedia for building insulation.

 

BEST TYPES OF INSULATION

 

  1. KNAUF
  2. AEROLITE
  3. FABUFILL
  4. GRANRIC
  5. ISOTHERM
  6. CELLULOSE
  7. FACTORYLITE
  8. CAVITYBATT
  9. ROCKWOOL
  10. ISOFOIL
  11. ALUBUBBLE
  12. SPUNSULATION
  13. SISALATION
  14. ISOBOARD
  15. GEYSER BLANKETS
  16. PIPE INSULATION
  17. WINDOW TINTING
  18. ROOF VENTILATION

The most common reason for using these products is saving energy, saving money, and comfort control. A properly insulated home costs less to heat and cool because it uses less energy to reach comfort.

For the environmentally conscious person, it can be an important factor when insulating a home. You are able to reduce the amount of energy you use while cutting down on the fossil fuels required to produce that energy. Thus reducing your impact on climate change and global warming.

Insulation products in South Africa can help reduce the flame spread in case of a fire. Moreover, fire retardant insulation products can protect your home from fire damage to a certain degree.

In addition, a well-insulated home is more comfortable as the ambient temperature remains more stable. Adding insulation materials and improving the energy efficiency of your home will have a massive effect on indoor comfort.

A properly insulated home will also demand a higher resale value over a house that is not properly insulated. This may become important at the point where you want to refinance or sell your home.

 

INSULATION PRODUCTS REDUCE POWER CONSUMPTION

 

Insulation at a high level is fairly straightforward. In general, heat tends to move from a warmer area to a cooler area. This means that in the winter. Heat moves from the heated rooms into the unheated portions of the home or office. Then outside into the colder air. In the warmer months, the opposite happens. The air moves from areas that are not insulated. From the outdoors into the cooler rooms that are air-conditioned.

As the temperature of the climate-controlled areas tries to compensate. For the cooler or warmer air that is moving into the space. Heaters and air conditioners have to work harder and longer to maintain a constant temperature. This extra work means that the heater and air conditioners use more power. That translates to higher power bills.

The goal of insulation materials is to block off the avenues that the hot and cold air move in and out of the rooms through. This results in a more constant temperature in the insulated area.

 

SOUNDPROOFING TYPES OF INSULATION

 

Sound reduction is another important benefit of insulation materials. As well as one that is often overlooked. The Proper use of insulation for your home can go a long way toward reducing the noise levels in a home. Hardwood floors, different ceiling types, open floor plans, and home offices all contribute to higher levels of noise throughout the home. There are different types of insulation materials available to help with soundproofing.

There are a variety of different techniques and materials. Can be used to reduce the noise level throughout the home. Some of these are better used as the home is being built. Other types can be adding to existing structures.

A qualified installer can guide you in selecting the best insulation materials. Including techniques to reduce the sound transfer in your home.

 

CHOOSING THE RIGHT INSULATION INSTALLER

 

1. Make sure the installer has the necessary license to do the work in your area. Furthermore, verify that the installer is carrying the proper insurance. Don’t hesitate to ask for proof of license and insurance. Home Insulations are fully insured!

2. If you haven’t already selected the product you plan to use. Make sure that the installer is experienced with different insulation products. This experience will help ensure that you end up with a high-quality installation.

3. How well established is your installer. Do they have a website with information about the different kinds of insulation products they use? Does it contain reviews and testimonials? Does it provide information that can help guide you in your selection of insulation materials?

4. Moreover, how well does your installer communicate with you? Is he willing to answer questions? Provide you with information that can help you as you move through the process of installing different kinds of insulation. If you cannot reach him by phone or email within a reasonable period of time. While you are trying to hire him to do a job. Chances are this is not going to improve once you have paid him.

5. Make sure the thermal insulation installer is trained to install the products they will be installing in your home. Many times, an installer has received specialized instruction from the company that produced the insulation. In these cases, the installer has resources to call upon if anything goes wrong in the installation process.

6. Additionally, you need an experienced roof insulation installer. That can install the product you have selected. You want an installer who has considerable experience installing. That way you make sure that you are getting proper insulation for your home. That will be installed properly. You don’t want to pay for your installer’s inexperience.

7. Furthermore, check references. Ask your installer for references and check them. Also, check online for reviews. If your installer has a track record of shoddy or uncompleted work. You probably want to think twice before you hire him to complete a project as important as insulating your home.