What Are The Three Primary Modes Of Heat Transfer?

Conduction is the transfer of heat through a solid material. Insulation materials with low thermal conductivity slow this process down.Convection is heat transfer through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases, including air). Many insulation types work by trapping air in small pockets, preventing convective currents from carrying heat away.Radiation is the transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves. Reflective insulation materials, such as foil facings, are designed to reflect radiant heat.

What Areas Of The Home Should Be Insulated?

The key areas you should target when tackling home insulation are the roof, loft and exterior walls. Since heat rises, your roof and loft are the biggest heat-loss culprits. And as a third of all heat lost from an uninsulated house leaks out through the walls, wall insulation is also crucial when it comes to preventing heat loss and adding comfort to a living space. The aim of thermal insulation is to create a thermal envelope around a building so it uses less energy. It's essentially like wrapping a big scarf around the walls and popping a woolly hat on the roof to keep the warmth in.

What Are My Options When Choosing Insulation?

The insulation market is brimming with choices; with fibreglass, rock mineral wool, foam, and so many more products to choose from. There are a few things to factor in before making an insulation purchase: Thermal performanceFire safetyResistance to moistureCostDurability Choosing the right insulation product to suit your project is vitally important, we have insulation material for commercial and domestic projects. Please note you should always get professional insulation industry advice before installing insulation.When installing PIR, take care not to squash the boards as this will reduce their insulation value.