Building Insulation Materials - Consideration of Materials Used

Consideration of Materials Used

Factors affecting the type and amount of insulation to use in a building include:

  • Climate
  • Ease of installation
  • Durability - resistance to degradation from compression, moisture, decomposition, etc.
  • Ease of replacement at end of life
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Toxicity
  • Flammability
  • Environmental impact and sustainability

Often a combination of materials is used to achieve an optimum solution and there are products which combine different types of insulation into a single form.

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