Insulation Types

BU3

Materials and Methods:

1. Slab and block insulation

2. Loose Fill Insulation

3. Batting

4. Insulating Board

5. Reflective Sheet Materials

6. Light Weight materials

Slab or block insulation

• Cord board, cellulose glass, mineral wool, cellulose rubber, saw dust.

• Fixed to wall or roof to prevent heat loss and maintains req. temperature.

• Available in 60 cm x 120 cm with 2.5 thickness.

Loose Fill Insulation

• Stud space is provided in wall wehre doors and windows are to be provided.

• Rock Wool, Mineral Fiber.

Batting

• Available as blanket rolls.

Insulating Boards

• Pulp of wood

Reflective Sheet Materials

• Low emissivity and high reflectivity

• High heat resistance

• Not for long term constructions

• Fixed outside structure

Light Weight Materials

• Concrete with less aggregates will have more heat resistance

• Lighter Aggregates.