What Is New on the UK Insulation Market
Unlike residential property which can be somewhat less demanding when it comes to adding insulation, industrial facilities tend to require more efficient insulation solutions, not only in reference to thermal properties of added insulation but also regarding its acoustic performance. This is why insulation manufacturers are constantly trying to develop products that will be able to meet such requirements. One potential breakthrough in this field is new Saint-Gobain Isover TECH Industrial insulation, launched at the end of 2014.
These products successfully combine advantages of both stone and glass wool, thus forming a product that offers superior thermal and acoustic performance, especially in environments where high temperatures, fire hazards and noise can present a serious problem, such as power stations and other industrial facilities. This goes not only for basic wall, floor or roof insulation but also all the other operational elements of such environments, such as boilers, tanks, pipes and other equipment.
The range of TECH Industrial insulation products includes a number of different products that can offer great results in the field of energy efficiency and environmental protection. Another important advantage is that the available materials are much lighter than the alternatives which make them much easier and quicker to install. This range of insulation products includes Ultimate slabs which offer 14% better thermal conductivity and are even 40% lighter. The figures are even better with U TECH Wired Mats which offer 20% better thermal conductivity and are even 50% lighter. Since it is very important to properly protect pipes and pipe work, especially in plants and industrial settings, due to the fact that both freezing of the pipe during winter time and overheating during summer (which can only additionally increase the inner temperature), Isover has also developed special ULTIMATE Pipe Sections that are 55% lighter, 7.5% more efficient and 20% longer than alternative pipe mineral wool insulation products. The main goal of developing these products was also confirmed by Graeme Greenwood, Product Manager at Isover who said “Our high-performing products are setting a new standard in the UK market, specifically designed to ensure a facility maximises its process efficiency and thermal performance whilst reducing its overall heat losses. ULTIMATE is ideal for applications where the energy efficiency of the insulation design needs to be increased in areas faced with insulation space restrictions.”
However, it is important to understand and accept that proper insulation is not only reserved for industrial and power facilities, but is equally important for domestic and residential units, as well. Adding insulation to your home will drastically improve the thermal performance and energy efficiency, not to mention that it will also help you save some money in the process and do something useful for the environment. With home insulation, you can choose from a variety of different insulation products which can be easily adjusted to your needs and preferences and are available right here on Insulation Shop.
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