Reflective Insulation In A Class Of Its Own
When choosing the best way to beat the Australian heat, buyers are faced with an array of excellent heat insulation products but, naturally, some are better than others, or designed for specific rather than broad purposes. Choices can range across whirly birds or roof vents, fibreglass batts, bulk insulation, reflective insulation and more.
When purchasing an insulation product you will hear a lot about the R-value insulation properties of a product. The R value is how an insulation product’s effectiveness rating is measured. This measurement does not necessarily rely on the thickness of the product, rather on the ability of the product to restrict the transfer of heat.
Interestingly, according to Emeritus Professor H.J. Goldsmid of the University of New South Wales, it is not appropriate to specify an equivalent R-value for Insultec as this reflective roof insulation is in a completely different field to insulating batts – the batts merely impeding the flow of heat from the roof “whereas Insultec stops the roof from getting hot in the first place.”
Insultec is a total reflective barrier insulation membrane, and reports from MPN Timar Martin indicate that a roof coated with Insultec would achieve a savings on air conditioning operating costs of $5.16 per m2 per year, whereas a roof insulated with fibreglass batts or similar would give a reduction of only $1.12 per m2 per annum.
A Reflective Insulation That Shines
Unlike other forms of reflective insulation such as foil boards, foil batts and aluminium foil sarking, Insultec does not rely on the ‘shine’ of its surface. Rather, Insultec is a liquid membrane which dries to a paint like finish, is totally unlike any other product in its unique formula, is capable of reflecting 90% plus of radiant heat and is relatively unaffected by dust contamination.
When it comes to building insulation , Insultec roof insulation wins hands down and major complexes such as warehouses, office blocks, shopping centres and factories are big winners.
Insultec also shines as a sealant for new commercial roofs to protect them against carbon dioxide and environmental damage and prolong their expected life span, and also for sealing and restoring old, weathered roofs. It is capable of securing gaps and cracks up to 1.6mm and is remarkably adhesive.
To achieve up to 77% savings on cooling costs, choose Insultec reflective insulation.Our technicians will be happy to provide you with a free no-obligation quote and we invite you to contact us on 1300 725 988 or .
