Thermal Insulation

-the reduction of heat transfer

between objects in thermal
contact
Materials
• Fiberglass
-the most common insulation
used in modern times. Since
fiberglass is made out of finely
woven silicon, glass powder
and tiny shards of glass are
formed. Fiberglass is able to
minimize heat transfer. The
main downside of fiberglass is
the danger of handling it.

 Fiberglass is an excellent
non-flammable insulation
material, with R-values ranging
from R-2.9 to R-3.8 per inch.
Materials
• Mineral Wool
Different types of insulation:
-First, it may refer to glass wool which
is fiberglass manufactured from
recycled glass.
-Second, it may refer to rock wool which
is a type of insulation made from basalt.
-Finally, it may refer to slag wool which
is produced from the slag from steel mills
 Mineral wool can be purchased in batts or
as a loose material. Most mineral wool does
not have additives to make it fire resistant,
making it poor for use in situation where extreme
heat is present. However, it is not combustable.
 Mineral wool has an R-value ranging from R-2.8
to R-3.5.
Materials
• Cellulose
-is perhaps one of the most
eco-friendly forms of insulation.
Cellulose is made from recycled
cardboard, paper, and other similar
materials and comes in loose form.
Because of the compactness
of the material, cellulose contains next to
no oxygen within it. Without oxygen within
the material, this helps to minimize the
amount of damage that a fire can cause.
It is also one of the most fire resistant forms of
insulation. However, there are certain downsides to this
material as well, such as the allergies that some people
may have to newspaper dust.Cellulose is a cheap and
effective means of insulating.
 Cellulose has an R-value between R-3.1 and R-3.7.
Materials
• Polyurethane Foam
-While not the most abundant of
insulations, polyurethane foams are an
excellent form of insulation.
Nowadays, polyurethane foams use
non-chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) gas for
use as a blowing agent. This helps to
decrease the amount of damage to the
ozone layer. They are relatively light,
weighing approximately two pounds
per cubic foot (2 lb/ft^3).

 They have an R-value of

approximately
R-6.3 per inch of thickness.
Materials
• Polystyrene
-is a waterproof thermoplastic
foam which is an excellent
sound and temperature
insulation material. It comes in
two types, expanded (EPS) and
extruded (XEPS) also known as
Styrofoam. The two types differ
in performance ratings and
cost.

 The more costly XEPS has a

R-value of R-5.5 while EPS is
R-4. Polystyrene insulation has
a uniquely smooth surface
which no other type of
insulation possesses.
Use
• An insulator is a certain material that is
installed to reduce the rate of heat transfer
from an object to the outside elements.
Changes in the seasons and temperatures
can require various thermal insulators in
order to keep heat from escaping specific
structures. The most efficient way to keep
anything warm is to preserve the heat that
is already present, by slowing down the
rate at which it is lost.
Brands
• SMN
• Tianjin
• Shenzhou
• Acewell
• Sun Asia
• Makrolite
• Duralon
Resources; Manufacturer(s)
• Philippine Fiberglass
• Innovative Fibre Industries Inc.
• Polylite Industrial Corporation
• Concrete Solutionn Builders and Supply
• Shanghai Rongou Chemical Technology
Co., Ltd.
Resources; Internet
• http://philippinefiberglass.com/products.htm
• http://www.cellulose.org/index.php
• http://www.diychatroom.com/f97/cellulose-insulation-
best-brands-43390/
• http://www.concretesolution.com.ph/styrofoam.html
• http://www.polylite.com.ph/
• https://www.alibaba.com/premium/mineral_wool.html?upt
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