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RETAIL TRAINING INSULATION
Energy saving insulation Insulating a building doesn’t only control temperature fluctuation, but saves money and energy.
H
eat flows naturally from a warmer
Thermguard
to a cooler space. In winter, the heat
With the installation of modern
moves directly from all heated living
machinery from the United States, Thermguard
spaces to the outdoors and to above
has been able to reduce the density of the product
polystyrene rigid insulation board. The insulation
the ceiling, garage, or wherever there is a difference
by 20%. This allows more air to be trapped between
boards can be installed as a ceiling, doing two jobs
in temperature. During summer, heat moves
the fibres giving the customer, a lighter, less expensive
at once – saving time and money. They can also be
from the outdoors to the interior of a home,
product with superior insulation values.
installed over an old, existing ceiling – a simple DIY
causing it to overheat. To maintain comfort, the heat lost in winter
The cellulose fibre is loose-fill insulation and is blown
job that will result in a new ceiling with insulation. In
onto the ceiling. As a result it gets into all the hard
addition, the boards can be installed over truss in
must be replaced with a heating system and
to reach nooks and crannies of your roof, providing
exposed wooden truss ceilings.
the heat gained in summer can be removed
a totally seamless blanket where no heat gains and
by an air conditioner, but it can be costly. However,
losses can occur. Any gaps in roof insulation would
keeping your home cool in summer and warm in
insulating ceilings, walls and floors decreases
reduce its effectiveness, but with Thermguard, you
winter – making it a green and cost-effective
the heating or cooling needed by providing an
will never have this problem.
option for your home. It is also durable and contains
effective resistance to the flow of heat.
Cellulose fibre is a very effective soundproofing
IsoBoard provides good resistance to heat flow,
self-extinguishing fire retardants, non-flammable
material and Thermguard is four times as dense as
blowing gasses and will not propagate fire in exposed
REASONS TO INSULATE
glass fibre and therefore has excellent acoustic
roof applications. It also does not absorb moisture,
Insulating a home can benefit consumers in a number
values. When installed at 100mm, and thicker,
and so is mould resistant. Lightweight and easy to
of ways. It ensures optimal comfort during hot
Thermguard will have a Noise Reduction Co-efficient
install, the boards are available in a bevelled edge
summer and cold winter days. It conserves energy
of .80 – .90. This means that .80 – .90 of the sound
finish, which gives a clean, simple look and Isopine
as a well-insulated home requires less heating or
will be absorbed by the insulation.
which looks like timber.
cooling to achieve comfortable inside temperatures.
Thermguard is treated with fire retardant additives
It also promotes good health as insulation eliminates
and withstands the heat of a blow lamp without
Insulate the ceiling
internal condensation, thereby reducing mould
melting or emitting noxious fumes.
Ceiling insulation can prevent a 20%-35% loss of
growth and resultant exposure to bacteria.
The additives in Thermguard, while harmless to
heat and coolness in your home. By reducing heat
There are various options available when it comes
humans, irritate insects and rodents, hence they will
transfer through a ceiling, the amount of power
to insulating a ceiling. These include blanket and batt
not live in the fibres. As a result, fitting the product is
needed to warm or cool a home is reduced. South
insulation, such as Aerolite (fibre glass) or Isotherm
actually an effective form of pest control in your roof.
Africa is divided into six climatic zones – so check
(polyester fibre made from recycled plastic); loose fill
your zone and the recommended R-value for
insulation, such as Thermguard (made from recycled
IsoBoard
insulating material (the product’s ability to resist
newsprint); or rigid insulation, such as IsoBoard.
IsoBoard thermal insulation is a high density, extruded
the transfer of heat) before you buy.
Openings can be filled with silicone or expanding foam. JUNE 2019 DIY & INDUSTRIAL TRADE NEWS
Ceiling insulation can prevent a 20-30% loss of heat and coolness.
