Heat insulation is a process applied to exterior walls, glass and joinery, roofs, flooring and installations of buildings to reduce heat transfer between environments at different temperatures and maintain heat balance. Materials that provide thermal insulation are defined as thermal insulation materials.
Thermal insulation is one of the processes that affect the energy efficiency of buildings. Thermal insulation saves energy. Furthermore, it is applied to extend the life of buildings and to provide comfort. Roofs, floor coverings, walls, windows are areas where insulation can be applied.
Thermal Insulation Materials
Thermal insulation materials are light and special materials that affect energy performance with high thermal resistance at low thicknesses. Right choice of materials is very important in thermal insulation applications because it is used to reduce heat losses. Today, thermal insulation is applied with many techniques.
There are some points to consider when choosing a thermal insulation material. Thermal insulation materials should have the ability to absorb water and moisture, resistance to decay, non-flammable, long-lasting, economical and easy to provide.
What Are Thermal Insulation Materials?
The most commonly used thermal insulation materials are;
Rock Wool
Glass Wool
Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Extrude polystyrene (XPS)
Rock Wool
Rock wool is a thermal insulation material obtained from volcanic rocks in nature. It is formed by melting mineral and inorganic stones obtained from volcanic rocks at a temperature of 1500 degrees and turning them into fibers. Rock wool has a structure that does not produce bacteria and microorganisms due to its inorganic structure.
Rock wool is fireproof. Rock wool, which provides high thermal insulation, is moisture-resistant. Rock wool is used in roofs, walls, exterior insulation, steel door insulation, entertainment venues and all areas requiring thermal insulation.
Glass Wool
Glass wool is thermal insulation material made of glass material. Glass wool production requires high temperature. Therefore, the structure of the glass is changing. Glass wool is resistant to high temperature. It is resistant to fire. Glass wool is a thermal insulation material that can be used for many years.
Glass wool is non-moldy. Glass wool is formed as a result of the inorganic raw material being turned into fiber by increasing its temperature. Glass wool has moisture, corrosion and rust-free structure.
Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Expanded polystyrene hard foam is a material derived from petroleum. It is a closed porous material in the form of foam, usually white in color. It has two varieties: carbonous and EPS.
Extrude polystyrene (XPS)
It is a foam material produced and widely used for the purpose of thermal insulation. The material, which has a homogeneous structure, is airtight and watertight. It is not affected by moisture. For this reason, it is more preferred compared to other thermal insulation materials.
Insulation products included in Kimteks product portfolio is Poraver.
