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Looking for information on different insulation products?

Different insulation products

taking a look at all the different insulation products available. Renewable energy and solar power, thermal and acoustic insulation, commercial and industrial products.
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Which insulation should you choose?

The best ceiling insulation in South Africa at this point in time, would be a toss up between think pink aerolite and isotherm polyester insulation. Both have their pros and cons, but without a doubt one of these two. When trying to find the best ceiling insulation in South Africa there are many things you need to look at in order to make an educated decision. Isotherm is without a doubt the most eco-friendly insulation South Africa has to offer and it has a good r-value. Aerolite has better acoustic properties and a higher fire rating.

Thermal and acoustic insulation suppliers and installers

energy efficient ceiling insulation products, cool in summer and warm in winter, think pink aerolite and isotherm roof insulation.

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Home Insulations, ceiling insulation specialists

Roof insulation experts

Home Insulations are suppliers and installers of thermal and acoustic ceiling insulation. aerolite and isotherm, reflective and bulk insulation. If you are looking to keep your home or office indoor temperature more constant, then give us a call.

Choosing the best insulation

We can help you select the best insulation product that suits you and meets the requirements of the new South African building laws. We do a wide range of insulation products and have branches in Durban, Johannesburg and Western Cape. Let us help you reduce your power consumption and go green by using thermal and acoustic ceiling insulation. View this page for insulation installers

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Aerolite vs Isotherm

Aerolite vs Isotherm (R-values)

Take a look at the charts below to see the different between think pink aerolite and isotherm ceiling insulation r-values. People often ask the question “aerolite vs isotherm”. The r-values of the product is very important, it measures the heat flow through the product and how effectively the product with work for you.

 Think Pink Aerolite R-value thickness table

Isotherm Ceiling insulation thickness table

The Technical Information on R-values (Aerolite and Isotherm)

R-value – or more commonly known as Thermal Resistance is an indication of the products performance.  A higher R-value will mean a better insulating affect the insulation will have.

• R-value = Thickness of the material
• K-value= Its Thermal Conductivity

The K-value is determined in an accredited laboratory and the thickness of the product is determined by the manufacturer.
A sample of the product will be produced by the manufacturer at a stated density (weight) and will be sent to the laboratory for testing. What needs to be achieved here, is a low K-value (thermal conductivity). The product needs to be a bad conductor of heat flow.
Once the results come back for the k-value, the R-value can measured effectively, example:
A 50mm blanket that has a tested K-value of 0.046:
Thickness 0.05/ K-value 0.046 = 1.08 R-value
As long as the same thickness is used by the manufacturer in his range at the same density as the submitted sample, he can use the same K-value and formula to determin the R-values.
A 100mm blanket example:
Thickness 0.1 / Tested K-value 0.046 = R-value 2.17
The determined R-value’s in the above examples are the product R-value. Remember that the ceiling and roof tiles as well as other roofing materials also have a small insulating affect. So the total R-value of both the insulation materials and the roofing materials must be considered. If you have a 2.17 R-value from the insulation material, and a 0.53 R-value from the roofing materials, you get a total R-value of 2.7.
Visit (TIASA) for more info Total R-values.

 

Aerolite and Isotherm in Gauteng (JHB) and Pretoria

Abbotsford, Auckland Park, Bassonia, Bedfordview, Boskruin, Braamfontein, Broadacres, Bruma, Bryanston, City Centre, Craighall, Crown Gardens, Darrenwood, Douglasdale, Eldorado Park, Emmarentia, Fairland, Fourways, Gallo Manor, Germiston, Glenhazel, Greenside, Honeydew, Houghton, Hurlingham, Hyde Park, Inanda, Kensington, Kyalami, Laezonia, Linden, Lonehill, Lyndhurst, Melrose, Melville, Meredale, Midrand, Mondeor, Morningside, Morningside Manor, North Riding, Northcliff, Norwood, Oakdene, Observatory, Ormonde, Parkmore, Parktown, Parkview, Randburg, Rivonia, Roodepoort, Rosebank, Ruimsig, Sandown, Sandton, Saxonwold, Tedderfield Ah, The Hill, Turffontein, Vereeniging Nu, Weltevredenpark, Westdene, Westrand, Windsor.

Aerolite and Isotherm in Durban

Amanzimtoti, Ballito, Durban, Hillcrest, Hilton, Howick, Kloof, Margate, Mooirivier, Mtunzini, Pietermaritzburg, Pinetown, Port Shepstone, Richardsbay, Scottburgh, Umhlanga, Westville

Ceiling Insulation

Ceiling Insulation - Aerolite and Isotherm

Ceiling insulation acts as a heat flow barrier and is needed to keep your house cool in summer and warm in winter. A well designed and well insulated home, gives you all year round comfort, slashing cooling and heating bills by nearly half. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Another thing that influences the appropriate level of ceiling insulation is climatic conditions. What needs to be established is if the ceiling insulation is needed to keep the heat out or in or both. Ceiling insulation needs to cater for daily temperature variations as well as seasonal.
Using design techniques with ceiling insulation is also important. If ceiling insulation is installed in a house that is not properly shaded or does not have thick curtains to block out the morning or afternoon sunlight, heat can build up and the ceiling insulation can have a reverse affect and create an oven affect.
Ceiling insulation can also eliminate moisture problems (condensation) and assist with weatherproofing. Ceiling insulation like think pink aerolite and isotherm also have excellent soundproofing qualities. The best time to get ceiling insulation installed is during construction, that’s why they have implemented the new sans 10400-xa building law.

• The total R-values for ceilings, floors and roofs gives you small thermal resistance, but it is definitely not adequate to be in compliance with the new energy efficiency law sans 10400-xa
• Under the sans 10400-xa, r-values needed to be achieved vary depending on your climatic zone

Choosing Ceiling Insulation

There are two main categories for ceiling insulation – reflective or bulk insulation. These two insulations are often combine for an even greater effect. Factorylite and isofoil are examples of bulk ceiling insulation combined with reflective foils.

If you are comparing the ability of the product to insulate, you need to look at the products r-value, which measures its ability to resist heat flow. A higher r-value means a better level of insulation from the product.

Official Installers

Official  Installers of Think Pink Aerolite and Isotherm

Thermal and Acoustic Ceiling Insulations

Kwa-Zulu Natal (Durban), Gauteng (JHB), Pretoria area

Installing think pink aerolite or isotherm ceiling insulation can reduce loss of energy by up to 35% in your home or place of work. The new South African building laws require all new building to have insulation installed that meets the requirements of your areas specific climatic region. Insulation need to have an R-value that is appropriate for the climate you are staying in. We are the official installers and suppliers of insulating materials, ranging from reflective insulations to bulk insulations to solar window films. We are a company dedicated to helping South Africa go green. Reduce your power consumption today and install ceiling insulation, saving you money.

Source: Aerolite Insulation