With so many different types of insulation out there, finding the one that’s right for you can be daunting. So, we’ve made it easy.
Insulation is considered a necessity for your home, keeping it warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer, on top of helping you reduce your energy consumption and energy bills. Read on to explore the different types of insulation, what they’re made of, what they’re used for, and how they can benefit you and your home.
For this guide, we will consider insulation for domestic purposes only, as more industrial-level insulation is not always necessary for smaller properties. The types of domestic insulation we will explore are:
- Insulated plasterboard
- Batt insulation (also known as roll insulation or insulation slab)
- Insulation board
- Multifoil insulation
- Acoustic insulation
Insulated Plasterboard
Best for:
Eliminating the need to plaster and quickly installing a partition wall
Material:
Gypsum, PIR (polyisocyanurate), or phenolic foam
Advantages:
Reduces sound, is cost-effective, saves time, has a range of different thicknesses
Batt insulation
Best for:
Use on floors, ceilings or loft insulation
Material:
Mineral wool, glass wool, sheep’s wool, rock wool
Advantages:
Moisture barrier, non-combustible, easy to fit under joists, can be tightly packed
Insulation board
Best for:
Cavity walls and larger areas
Material:
Phenolic foam, PIR, wood fibre, polystyrene
Advantages:
High thermal efficiency, ease of use and installation, cost-effective
Multifoil insulation
Best for:
Garden buildings, areas where space needs saving
Material:
Multiple layers of foil, polyethene
Advantages:
Lightweight, designed with vapour control, high energy efficiency
Acoustic Insulation
Best for:
Soundproofing rooms
Material:
Mineral fibre, sheep’s wool, sound-resilient layers
Advantages:
Reduces both inside and outside noise, high thermal efficiency
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