Reflective insulation and bulk insulation

Reflective Insulation and Bulk Insulation

Conducted and Convected heat is mainly resisted by bulk ceiling insulation, which traps the heat in pockets within its structure. Thermal resistance is really the same, doesn't really matter which way the heat flows through it. Reflective insulation and bulk insulation are the two types of insulation on the market.
The two leading bulk insulations on the market are glasswool insulation (think pink aerolite) and isotherm ceiling insulation. Bulk materials come with a material R-value for the thickness you require.

Reflective Insulation

Insulations with reflective properties are used to resist radiant heat flow, this is because of its high reflectivity and it also has low emissivity (ability to re-radiate heat). Reflective insulation relies on a 25mm layer of air next to the shiny surface. Heat flow through the product changes, depending on which way the heat is flowing through the product.
Reflective insulation is an aluminum foil (shiny) laminated to plastic or paper and comes in long rolls. When dust settles on the reflective surface it slowly starts to reduce its performance. Always face the reflective surfaces downwards or keep them vertical. With single sided foil the anti glare surface should always face outwards or upwards.
Reflective insulation R-values are supplied as up and down values. Depending on where and how the reflective insulation is installed will change the products total R-value. Make sure system values given by the manufacturer relate to your situation.

• 45% on cooling and heating energy can be saved with roof and ceiling insulation
• 20% additional cooling and heating energy with wall bulk insulation
• 5% on winter costs with the right floor insulation used on your home 

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.

Sisalation

Sisalation Foil - Reflective Insulation

Sisalation  is a reinforced aluminium foil insulation material, made from a lamination of aluminium foil, kraft paper, reinforced synthetic fibre and polyethylene. It is used in factories, warehouses, schools, hospitals and commercial and residential dwellings. Sisalation reduces heat gains in summer and contains heat losses in winter. The material also acts as a waterproofing membrane when used under roof tiles. Sisalation has a high light reflectivity. When installed in industrial building as an exposed internal roof lining, the reflectivity of the foil will enhance the lighting of the building.
  

Reasons to choose Sisalation:

• Protects your roof from heat penetration and stops heat build up
• Works well under roof tiles as water vapour barrier
• Enhances industrial insulation’s performance
• Sisalation is Non Toxic
• Does not attract rodents
• Has no fibres
• Safe to install – easy to install
• Dust penetration is reduced in your roof

 

Reflective Vapour barriers

Sisalation reflective foils are excellent as a vapour barrier. Use Sisalation vapour barriers to protect from condensation:

• In warm tropical climates with high humidity
• In cooler climates where the outdoor and indoor temperature is significantly different
• Where a roof has a low ventilation rate, example raked ceilings or cathedrals
• In roofs where vapour is not exhausted but high amounts of vapour is generated
• Underneath metal roofing, because it is likely that condensation will occur and corrosion

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

Spunsulation

Spunsulation Reflective Barrier

Spunsulation has a range of radiant barrier products used for all sectors of the building industry, that use foils in roofing and walling with reflective properties. It is made from a non-woven polypropylene spunbond membrane which is laminated to a reflective aluminum sheet. This creates a technologically advanced high performing product (radiant barrier). Radiant barriers provide the normal functions of plastic underlay in your roof, with the added benefit of being a reflective insulation material. This reduces energy consumption and adds to indoor comfort.
Radiant barriers (spunsulation) are typically installed in homes, to reduce cooling costs and summer heat gain. The barriers do not absorb radiant heat, they consist of a highly reflective material that reflects heat. They don’t reduce heat like bulk thermal insulations.

Reasons to choose Spunsulation:

• Protects your roof from heat penetration and stops heat build up
• Works well under roof tiles as water vapour barrier
• Enhances industrial insulation’s performance
• Spunsulation is Non Toxic
• Does not attract rodents
• Has no fibres
• Safe to install – easy to install
• Dust penetration is reduced in your roof

Vapour Barriers (Spunsulation)

Spunsulation reflective foils are excellent as a vapour barrier. Use Spunsulation vapour barriers to protect from condensation:

• In warm tropical climates with high humidity
• In cooler climates where the outdoor and indoor temperature is significantly different
• Where a roof has a low ventilation rate, example raked ceilings or cathedrals
• In roofs where vapour is not exhausted but high amounts of vapour is generated
• Underneath metal roofing, because it is likely that condensation will occur and corrosion

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

Alububble

Alububble Radiant Barrier

Alububble is a radiant barrier foil material with superior performance. It is cost effective and simple to use. It is manufactured using a sophisticated modern process of continuous laminating and consists of a low density layer of polyethylene. This gives it an aesthetically pleasing finish on the underside. This reflective radiant barrier, along with air spaces that are adjacent to each other, keep the building cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Alububble does not present a fire hazard or propagate fire when installed in a building.
We use alububble with either aerolite insulation or isotherm ceiling insulation, to make an alububble geyser blanket. These products work very well together when combined. Reflective insulation combined with bulk insulation has excellent thermal and acoustic properties.

Reasons to choose Alububble:

• Protects your roof from heat penetration and stops heat build up
• Works well under roof tiles as water vapour barrier
• Enhances industrial insulation’s performance
• Alububble is Non Toxic
• Does not attract rodents
• Has no fibres
• Safe to install – easy to install
• Dust penetration is reduced in your roof
• Reduces carbon footprint
• Cost effective and durable
• Energy efficient
• Low U-Value rating

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

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Iso-Foil

IsoFoil Insulation

It comes in 50mm/100mm/130mm

IsoFoil is a thermally bonded polyester made from a lightweight compressible material, laminated to aluminum foil on the one side. It provides interior comfort and maximum condensation control. Typically used in buildings without ceilings, factories, warehouses, loft living and showroom floors and is excellent when used as a geyser blanket.

REASONS TO CHOOSE ISOFOIL:

• Non-Toxic - No chemical additives, odors or emissions of volatile organic compounds.
• Isofoil is Maintenance free.
• Non-Allergenic Polyester.
• Fire tested to classification B/B1/2.
• Isofoil is eco-friendly.
• Ceiling insulation saves energy.
• It complies with SANS 10400-XA
• Can save up to 21% on your monthly electricity bill.
• Reduces cooling and heating costs by between 40% and 70%.
• Soft texture and save to install
• Cool in Summer
• Warm in Winter

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

Isotherm Ceiling Insulation

Isotherm Insulation

Isotherm Thermal Insulation is created out of 100% thermally-reinforced, individuals benevolent polyester. The polyester fibre is handled from reused PET bottles.

The soft surface of the insulation makes it simple to take off and slice to size. Charming to touch, being created out of polyester, won't osmose water or other dampness. The item will dry characteristically if it be laid open to modest measures of water.

Isotherm has been fire tried to order B/b1/2 and is protected for utilization in both private and business provisions. It won't help the spread of flame and the item will self–extinguish when the hotness source is uprooted. Notwithstanding, it is still recognized great practice to not open it to bare blazes or other ignition sources.

Isotherm is strong and does not shed detached fibres; it withstands typical taking care of throughout transportations and establishment. No substance added substances, no odour or outflows of unstable natural mixes.

Benefits of Isotherm:

• non- allergenic. 
• impervious to build-up and co-partnered growths and micro-organisms. 
• holds space and does not corrupt over the long run. 
• made utilizing polymer from reused PET flasks and is totally recyclable. 
• spares energy. In under 3 years will pay for itself by funds on power utilization

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Aerolite Ceiling Insulation

Think Pink Aerolite - Ceiling Insulation 

Think pink aerolite insulation is fabricated from a synthesis of sand and up to 80% reused post-purchaser glass that might generally head off to landfill. On normal, Think pink aerolite holds half reused glass. Process waste is lessened by joining generation scrap go into the essential preparation handle, or reprocessing it into different items. 

Over its installed life (for the most part 50 years), Think pink aerolite spares more than 100 times the energy devoured and the Co2 emitted in its produce, transport and transfer. The Co2 and energy adjust switches to positive a couple of months after establishment. Think Pink Aerolite is a thermal and acoustic ceiling insulation result that lessens the measure of energy needed to administer an open to living environment and offers a payback in under 2 years with proceeded funds from that point, serving to diminish your power bills. It additionally offers brilliant sound absorption properties. Think pink aerolite has a mixture of thickness' for every climatic zone that agrees to the necessities in SANS 10400-XA. Visit Home Insulations to watch some videos on different ceiling insulation.

Motivations to utilize Aerolite: 

• Extraordinary thermal and acoustic properties from Aerolite 
• Does not require any upkeep 
• Exceptionally long item life, up to 50 years 
• Cash in your pocket by decreasing energy utilization 
• Ceiling Insulation gives you long lasting energy reserve funds 
• Think Pink Aerolite is lightweight & simple to introduce 
• It is protected to apply and utilization 
• Aerolite is processed from a blending of commonly happening minerals 
• SABS endorsed ceiling insulation 
• Think Pink Aerolite follows SANS 10400  
• Aerolite is lightweight and fits cozily in even hard to arrive at spots 
• Decreases warm infiltration by up to 87% 
• Aerolite is ensured for 30 years 
• Keeps you home at a consistent temperature throughout the entire year 
• Think Pink Aerolite is Eco - Friendly 
• Does not draw in vermin