BUILDING INSULATIONINSULATION MATERIAL

WHAT IS INSULATION ?

Insulation is any material that has the ability to effectively slow down heat. Throughout history, mankind has been using insulation to keep our homes and our bodies comfortable . It is supposed to put it in the walls, floors and ceilings of a home to make them more energy efficient and comfortable. 

WHAT IS BUILDING INSUTALTION ?

Building insulation refers broadly to any object in a building used as insulation for any purpose. While the majority of insulation in buildings is for thermal purposes, the term also applies to acoustic insulation, fire insulation, and impact insulation

BENEFITS OF INSULATION Conserves energy by reducing heat loss or gain Properly designed and installed insulation systems immediately

reduce the need of energy Controls surface temperature and personnel protection and

comfort Insulation reduces the surface temperature of piping and

equipment to a safer level , resulting in increased in workers safety

Prevents condensation on cold surfaces Prevents and reduces damage to equipment from exposure to fire

or corrosive atmosphere Control noise

WHAT IS INSULATION MADE OF ? The most common types of materials used for loose-

fill insulation include cellulose, fiberglass, and mineral (rock or slag) wool. All of these materials are produced using recycled waste materials. Cellulose is primarily made from recycled newsprint. Most fiberglass contains 20% to 30% recycled glass.

TYPES OF INSULATIONSeveral types of insulation measures exist:

1. Loose-fill insulation2. Sheet loft insulation3. Blanket insulation4. Sprayed foam

insulation5. Structural insulated

panels6. Sheep’s wool

insulation7. Rigid-foam insulation8. Roof and loft

insulation9. Floor insulation10.Cavity wall insulation

SHEET LOFT INSULATION

Sheet loft insulation comes in sheets and is usually used to insulate the sloping side of the roof inside a loft. This type of insulation can be more expensive and is energy intensive to manufacture but has a high insulation value. 

LOOSE-FILL INSULATION

One of the more common forms of insulation is loose-fill  cavity wall insulation. Loose-fill takes the form of small particles that form a material that can conform to any space without disturbing structures. The most commonly used material for this type of insulation is cellulose, fibre glass and mineral rock wool which are all produced from recycled material. Loose-fill will typically be installed in wall cavities and attics/lofts and is installed via a pipe. 

SPRAYED FOAM INSULATION

Sprayed foam is also a common insulation and works in a similar way with liquid foam being poured or injected into place into wall cavities making it very versatile. Sprayed in foam is installed using a foaming agent and will expand and become solid as the mixture cures. Slow curing foams are available which will flow around any obstructions inside the wall cavity before hardening.

STRUCTURAL INSULATED PANELS

Structural insulated panels are prefabricated panels that can be used in wall, roofs and floors. They offer excellent insulation in comparison with traditional methods. They typically consist of 4 to 8 inch thick panels that are made to fit in a factory then shipped to the site and can be made to various sizes. A structural insulated panel would ideally be used in a new build property.

RIGID FOAM INSULATION

Rigid foam is a type of insulation that is used where weight is in need of support like under a floor or in lofts. As well as having rigidity and durability, rigid foam also provides acoustic insulation by minimising the level of sound travelling through walls or raised floors, such as in flats etc. 

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Pakistan’s No.1 manufacturer of insulation is INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRIZES DAIMOND JUMBOLON BOARD WORLD’S

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REFRENCES

http://www.climatetechwiki.org/technology/insulation

http://howtohomeinsulation.com/insulation_basics_what_is_insulation.html

https://www.renewableenergyhub.co.uk/how-insulation-works.html

http://energy.gov/energysaver/types-insulation