Insulation is divided into two main categories: thermal and acoustic. Use parameters are based on the results of heat-loss and acoustic-disturbance studies. Thermal insulation is organized by installation technique, including panels, rolls, loose-fill and blown foam, or material types, such as natural fiber and mineral wool. Acoustic insulation also exists in numerous configurations and materials.
A material's thermal resistance is expressed in m2.K/W, its thermal conductivity coefficient. The lower the number, the more efficient the insulation.
Installation method will depend on the type and age of building. New construction should use compact materials such as loose-fill insulation.
Additional exterior or interior insulation should be installed in existing buildings. Outside insulation is efficient and limits thermal bridges, but is not always feasible due to high cost. Great care must be taken to avoid thermal bridges when adding interior insulation. The material's thickness should also be taken into account, since it reduces interior space.
- Energy savings
- Decreases usable space
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Rigid expanded polystyrene insulation panel NEOPOR.® BASF
Between 1998 and 2006, BASFs housing company, LUWOGE, completely modernized the Brunck Quarter, in Ludwigshafen, Germany, a typical residential area built in the 1950s....
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Natural insulation panel in wood fiberboard SYLVACTIS 40 FX ACTIS
First SYLVACTIS product to receive the KEYMARK certification. Applications Interior roofing : between and under rafters or ceiling joints Interior walls : masonry...
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Acoustic The high density of mineral wool in Acoustic Floor Slab and Acoustic Floor Slab Plus offer excellent acoustic absorption...
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Semi-rigid acoustic rubber insulation panel ARMASOUND RD Armacell
ArmaSound RD is a versatile acoustic absorber designed for use in a variety of different acoustic applications. A high performance sound absorber which also offers additional barrier (transmission loss) performance and both vibration damping and de-coupling (isolation)...
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Glass wool roll insulation ECOSE™ TECHNOLOGY Kalzip
Insulation Kalzip insulation products conserve energy through their use by reducing the requirement to heat or cool buildings, limiting CO2 emissions. They are also HCFC and HFC free and have a global warming potential (GWP) rating of less than five The most common insulation used is a quilt type,...
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Fiber glass roll insulation for basements Certain Teed
Big Underground Savings Improve the comfort in adjacent rooms - add insulation to the basement. It’s easy & cost effective. For use in semi-finished or unfinished residential...
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Rigid glass wool insulation panel with plasterboard SECUROCK™ USG
SECUROCK glass-mat sheathing is a quality non-combustible, moisture and mold resistant panel designed for use under exterior claddings where conventional gypsum sheathing products have traditionally been used, such as brick veneer, properly detailed Exterior Insulation...
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Rigid extruded polystyrene insulation panel for roofs XPS STYROFOAM™ BRAND PLAZAMATE™ Dow
STYROFOAM™ Brand PLAZAMATE™ Insulation, with 1/2" x 1/4" drainage channels on the bottom long edge, is a Type VII extruded polystyrene...
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Rigid expanded polystyrene insulation panel for facade knauf-industries
We work with you to design innovatory plastic construction systems easy to install...
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Rigid polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel IKO THERM 25 PSI www.iko.com
IKOTherm polyisocyanurate foam insulation is a rigid, polyisocyanurate foam insulation with high thermal properties. It...
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Rigid phenolic foam insulation panel for floors KOOLTHERM® K3 Kingspan Insulation
Premium performance rigid thermoset modified...
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Insulation panel for roofs DSP Arcelor
The Arval technical roofing’s are particularly suitable for specific...
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Waterproof rigid extruded polystyrene insulation panel JACKOBOARD PLANO NF Jackon Insulation
Simple and sturdy connection of construction board joints for various applications Perfectly...
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Semi-rigid acoustic rubber insulation panel NONSTEP PLAN wedi
Impact sound deadening wedi Nonstep Plan If the floor covering being renovated is slightly uneven, wedi Nonstep Plan is the product you need. The impact sound...
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Acoustic foam insulation panel VIFOAM Vicoustic
Vifoam offers both absorption and simplicity. Mostly used in the construction of buildings and suspended ceilings, it provides an excellent replacement...
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Thin reflective multi-layer insulation TRIPOMANT AUTOADHESIVO TRIPOMANT
Tripomant is made out of aluminium and polyethylene foam layers which are thermo-sealed by and exclusive patented system. This system contributes to increase the thermal...
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Acoustic insulation (rubber, polyethylene) Regufoam® BSW GmbH
Regufoam® was developed as a top-quality mixed-cell PUR foam for vibration damping and structure-borne noise decoupling. Regufoam® is made in various densities with precisely stipulated physical properties. Regufoam® is suitable for foundation decoupling,...
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Rigid thermal insulation panel in woodwool cement CELENIT N CELENIT S.P.A.
Description: panel consisting of mineralized fir wood-wool bound with Portland cement. Timber comes from sustainably managed forests...
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Rigid acoustic fibre fabric insulation panel for walls RECYCLETHERM Manifattura Maiano
The impact of this material on the environment is extremely low. Manifattura Maiano transforms the fibers obtained from processing scraps from nearby industries in the textile district of Prato and from recycled textile products that have reached the...
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Rigid stone wool insulation panel for roofs (thermal and acoustic) DP-F BRUCHA
DESIGN AND SURFACES coil-coated, galvanized flashings Exterior: Visible side 25 μm polyester coating with a protective PVC film to be removed when construction work is complete, no later than 10 weeks from production...
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Rigid extruded polystyrene insulation panel ALU-STY Cel Components s.r.l.
ALU-STY is a lightweight panels composed by a core in EPS "extruded polystyrene"...
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Rigid polyisocyanurate foam insulation panel EUROAISLANTE FIBRA Europerfil
Europerfil's insulating panel EUROAÏLLANT, PIR foam, Bs1D0, endind in fiberglass...
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Polypropylene roll insulation HARDIEWRAP™ SEAM TAPE JAMES HARDIE
HardieWrap™ Seam Tape is designed to seal vertical and horizontal seams and small holes...
