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The Benefits of Thermal Insulation

Author: Brijesh Patel
by Brijesh Patel
Posted: Sep 09, 2017

In recent years, it has begun to become conscious of both manufacturers and individuals that thermal insulation is a choice with multiple benefits. Thermal insulation contributes decisively to the demand for lower fuel consumption, further protecting the building envelope and the environment.

Analytically the benefits of thermal insulation are:

Reducing heating costs

The heating of a space is intended to ensure a thermally comfortable indoor climate covering the heat loss to the environment. Thermal insulation of a building's exterior enclosure reduces the heat losses of heated rooms, resulting in a reduced need for the heating system and hence lower fuel consumption. It has been appreciated that with the thermal insulation of an ordinary building, up to 45% of the energy required for its operation can be saved. In some extreme cases, savings can also reach 60%.

Creating thermal comfort conditions

The feeling of thermal comfort depends on the temperature of the air in the space and the temperature of the surrounding surfaces. In non-insulated areas, it is common to feel cold despite the fact that the air temperature in the room is high. The reason is the creation of cold currents when the hot air contacts the cold interior surfaces of the walls. By insulating the building the walls maintain a temperature that is slightly different from the air temperature, thus avoiding cold drafts. It is characteristic that in thermally insulated buildings the temperature required to achieve thermal comfort is less than that required in a space lacking thermal insulation.

Thermal comfort even when space is not heated due to the thermal capacity of the materials

The installation of thermal insulation outside of the masonry allows the walls to store the heat generated during the operation of the heating system and to deliver it at a later time, ensuring thermal comfort even when space is not heated. The use of the heat capacity of the building elements is one that allows the heating system to run in a building

Avoiding condensation moisture on the internal surfaces of the walls.

In buildings without thermal protection, condensation moisture often appears on the interior surfaces of the walls. This phenomenon occurs when air vapor comes into contact with walls that have a temperature below the dew point and are condensed. The consequence of condensation humidity is the formation of gray spots on the walls due to the growth of mold and the adhesion of dust to the wet surfaces. The external thermal insulation of the walls allows the walls to maintain a higher temperature than the dew temperature preventing the occurrence of the phenomenon and all its unwanted consequences.

Reduce the possibility of moisture formation inside the structural components of the structures.

In places with high humidity, vapor diffusion occurs through the structural elements to the outside environment. In cold, undisturbed walls the water vapor liquefies inside, causing significant damage. External thermal insulation results in the keeping of high temperature inside the walls preventing the condensation of water vapor and the problems it may cause.

Protection of building elements of the building envelope from intense thermal stresses

Thermal insulation protects the external components from thermal stresses, greatly reducing the possibility of cracks and slits in the outer coatings.

Small initial cost of building a heating or air conditioning system

The design of the heating system aims to cover the thermal losses of the building to the environment, ensuring thermal comfort for its users. Thermal insulation reduces thermal losses, leading to the construction of a smaller, more efficient and more economical heating system.

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Sound protection using heat insulating materials with fibers

In buildings where there are sound insulation problems, it is possible to use fibrous heat insulating materials with sound absorbing properties (rock wool, glass wool, etc.) which, in addition to thermal insulation, provide the building with sound protection from external noise.

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Environmental Protection

With heat insulation, significant energy savings are achieved, resulting in reduced consumption of available energy resources. At the same time, the thermal insulation contributes to the protection of the environment through the reduction of exhaust gases as a result of the restriction of the use of fuel for the heating of buildings. It is estimated that CO2 emissions for the heating of an insulated building are up to 45% lower than the equivalent of one.

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There are multiple types of Thermal Insulation Material available in the market and almost all help to prevent the heat and radiant.

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