What is isolation?
To get in balance with their environment, bjects that are warmer than their surroundings tend to cede their heat . This warm air rises naturally in , creating a vacuum . If cold air is admitted , the region flows with pressurized filled with cold air. As a result, the average temperature drops significantly , because warm air also cools somewhat which will drop again after mixing with the fresh , cold air. The heat is lost through the facade, the roof and the floors. To keep the temperature in your home constantly and heat counter, you will need to disturb the heat exchange between inside and outside. This process is called isolation .
Is isolation very expensive?
An insulating measure pays for itself within a few years through reducing your energy bill. There are several ways to consciously deal with your energy bill. A trend right now are solar panels. However, solar panels bring with them a high investment and payback time is quite long . Insulation is a good option , because the investment is lower and the payback period shorter.
What materials are used for insulation ?
The following materials are most frequently used :
Glasswool:glass wool consists of filaments of a molten mixture of sand, lime and soda . Glass wool can be harmful to the health , because small chips can be inhaled .
Cellulose: cellulose flakes may be blown into walls of hollow spaces . They can be made from waste paper , after which they are mixed with salts in order to increase the fire safety.
Coconut:coconut fiber from the husk of the coconut. They insulate well , but must also be impregnated to reduce fire hazards. Blankets of this material are relatively expensive.
Cork:cork is a nice looking insulator with very good qualities. Due to the sustainable production method , this is a costly material.
Polystyrene:( polystyrene) : this biological material is a non-degradable insulator. Styrofoam is made from petroleum , among others and offers an economical solution for insulating your home.
Polyurethane: (PUR ): This material is mainly used to seal cracks. However the material gives off toxins when burned . PUR is not biodegradable or recyclable.
Wood fiber: chips and shavings can be compressed into slabs. At higher porosity they provide good insulation against sound and heat. However, wood fiber insulation no fire-safe way of your property.
Timber stuffing: small flakes can be made of wood waste sawdust that do good service under floors . The material insulates heat and helps maintain moisture levels. Excelsior : wool insulates well , but should be well impregnated for fire safety.
Reed: crushed reed insulates well for roofs. It can cause problems with the aesthetics committee and you must take into account any allergens ( hay fever ).
Foamglass: Foam glass is a relatively expensive insulation . It is a type of glass with a lot of bubbles. Foam Glass is long-lasting and insulates both heat and sound.
Insulation boards:insulation boards contain laminated insulation surrounded with a protective lamination . This is a good option for people who want to combine the advantages of different materials together.
Rockwool: rockwool insulation properties . Use wool sparingly and only in certain places (think of the cavity ) . This is because small particles may come off which may get stuck in the lungs by inhalation . Stone wool is non-combustible and fire-safe choice .
Softtboard:insulates sound and heat and can be used well as subfloor.
Kit: Kit is mainly used to seal joints and seams . A commonly used kit is silicone .
