Thermal Insulation

This is why it was made illegal to use the material in construction in 1999.

10
Oct
2016

Global Demand For Rainscreen Cladding Grows

International demand for rainscreen cladding is set to soar as research reveals that it could reach USD 14.05 billion by 2024.

The main purpose of installing rainscreen cladding is to create a clear cavity between itself and a building which serves to protect it from the environment while allowing a building to ‘breathe’. This creates a healthy and protected environment for the people occupying the building.

The growth in the market is due to a range of factors including increased demand for lightweight insulation materials globally and which in turn is driven by an expansion in residential and commercial construction activities in emerging markets.

As the world’s governments commit to tough new rules aimed at reducing consumption of fossil fuels, energy saving is once again high on the agenda. Rainscreen cladding helps prevent water infiltration as well as aid the transfer of heat within buildings.

The UK has one of the biggest markets for cladding systems in Europe with extensive usage in commercial office buildings as well as residential housing.

Our rainscreen cladding is durable for up to 60 years and is a low maintenance way to improve energy efficiency and insulation in your home or office.

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20
Oct
2015

Global Insulation Market Is Set To Reach $67 Billion By 2020

Having the right level of insulation in homes and office can make a huge difference to energy bills and noise levels. As governments around the world press ahead with targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the global insulation market is set to grow to more than $67 billion by 2020 according to a report released by Grand View Research, Inc.

Consumers too are becoming more and more aware of the need to insulate their homes and save energy and this is seen as one of the main drivers of growth in the market. New regulations have also been put in place by governments to ensure that homes are built to higher standards of energy efficiency and older houses are modernised to conform as much as possible to modern standards.

Of course the growth in the insulation market may see the price of materials used rise and this was seen as one of the future challenges in the report. Fibreglass is one of those materials and this accounted for 40% of market revenue. The use of fibreglass in insulation in residential homes and industrial complexes is expected to see growth in use of the material rising 9.1% by 2020.

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17
Jul
2015

What Is Thermal Insulation And Why Is It Important?

Thermal insulation is not simply about keeping out the cold, it is also about maintaining a comfortable ambient temperature indoors and reducing the amount of energy consumed in homes offices and other buildings.

To use the scientific terminology, thermal insulation reduces the transfer of heat between adjacent environments. Having the right amount of insulation and using the right type of material will ensure a good balance between letting heat escape when the temperature is hot outside and keeping it in during cold spells.

If a building is insulated correctly, no matter what the weather is doing externally, the affect on the indoor temperature shouldn’t vary a great deal.

Various kinds of materials are used to insulate houses and offices with most popular material being Fibre glass. Foamed plastic is also used widely, as well as mineral wool, and even cotton slag. There are new materials being trialled all the time with many recycled materials proving to be interesting alternatives.

Aerogel is one insulation technology that is expected to grow rapidly in popularity in the future. The material once formed the basis of insulation for the space shuttle and consists of 95% air. The downside is it currently costs several times more to use this material than others on the market.

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21
Sep
2014

Thermal Insulation

Thermal insulation is a term used for products that reduce fluctuations of internal temperatures by acting as a barrier between the weather outside and the inside of the home. There are many items in the home that use insulation like boilers and pipes, but buildings need help to be more energy efficient. Home insulation reduces the amount of heat escaping in the winter and protects it from absorbing heat in the summer.

Most insulation products are made by using glass or rock that has been melted down at temperatures well in excess of 1,000°C and spun into strands of wool. A binding agent is then added to hold the strands together. These strands are formed into rolls to fit between ceiling joists to install in cavity walls.

In addition to temperature control, insulation can also be used to control sound. Acoustic insulation is can be found in walls, ceilings and even floors, but specialised soundproofing is usually reserved for special areas like home theatres.

If you live in an area where there is extreme external noise from cars, airplanes, trains or industrial machinery, you may also want to look at ways to keep the noise pollution out and your sanity intact.

Luckily Metropolitan Insulation can help with any of your needs, whether it is for domestic, commercial or even agricultural.

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