Insulating sheets are an efficient insulation material that can reduce cold, heat and moisture in your home while acting as a sound barrier. They may even serve as sound proofing!
Insulation sheets can be manufactured from various materials, such as foam, batts or fill. Each has unique properties which can be measured against its R-value rating.
Foam Sheets
Foam sheets offer an effective means of insulation in any home, with many thicknesses available and easy cutting capabilities.
Foam board has become an increasingly popular alternative to fiberglass batts in many homes, as it boasts higher R-value per inch of thickness and resists moisture damage.
Expanded polystyrene foam insulation is another popular solution for home insulation, often used under roof tiles, foundation walls and siding.
Insulation is also commonly utilized in basements. When placed against concrete or gypsum board walls, insulation should be taped for added fire safety and secured using adhesive strips or staples.
EPS foam sheet insulation offers an R-value of 4 per inch of thickness. As an economical and effective insulation material, it makes an ideal alternative to fiberglass batts in protecting homes against cold drafts.
Packaging peanuts provide excellent protection for sensitive items during shipping as they provide excellent defense against damage such as tears and rips, while their lightweight nature makes them suitable for a range of packaging applications.
Batts and Fill
Batts and fill are a type of insulation made of cellulose (fiberglass or mineral wool) with various thicknesses and R-values that can be used for walls, floors and ceilings.
Batt insulations typically come equipped with either kraft paper or foil-paper facings for installation, which also serves as a vapor barrier in certain climates.
Where a vapor barrier is not necessary, unfaced batts may be installed instead as an air and vapor barrier to help prevent condensation that leads to mold growth. Their facing acts as an air/vapor barrier that will also serve to minimize moisture penetration through walls.
Batts come in different widths to fit standard spacing between studs, attic trusses or floor joists and they can be cut using a utility knife to meet that need.
Foam boards are more cost-effective and come in different R-values than their foam sheet counterparts, however they’re less efficient and difficult to install, leading to potential rodent activity or settling over time. When installing these materials it’s best to dense-pack them for best results and increased R-values.
Insulation Blankets
Thermal blankets are one of the most efficient and effective ways to control heat loss from industrial systems, ensuring equipment remains at ideal temperatures while surrounding areas remain in optimal conditions. Customizable covers wrap around pipes, exhaust systems, and other hot components in order to impede any escaping heat and keep heat where it belongs – keeping temperatures at ideal levels all around!
Insulation blankets come in all kinds of materials depending on their use and application. Fiberglass insulation blankets are commonly chosen, while high temperature applications often necessitate more durable insulation blankets that can withstand hostile environments.
Removable insulation blankets are an ideal way to safeguard industrial components against damage while increasing workplace safety by lowering ambient air temp, noise levels and component touch temperature. Furthermore, these blankets help ensure compliance with OSHA safety requirements.
Removable insulation blankets are easily installed and removed, enabling maintenance technicians to access and replace them as necessary. Furthermore, reversible blankets offer cost savings over their useful lifetime compared to permanent insulation solutions, reflecting directly in reduced labor costs over their lifespan.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass sheets are an insulation product crafted from thin strands of glass and come in various sizes, colors and thicknesses for use as insulation.
To produce fiberglass, various raw materials are mixed until they reach temperatures exceeding 2500 degrees Fahrenheit, then forced through a perforated metal container that constantly spins at high speeds to form glass fibers that constitute fiberglass.
To maintain quality, samples are taken at various points during production: from an electric melter, through the fiberizer machine bushing and finally at the end of production line where final products emerge cured from production line. These samples serve to assess physical and chemical properties.
Many types of fiberglass are utilized for insulation of pipes and appliances, sound control in aircrafts and automobiles, curtains and roofing materials as well as consumer goods like furniture frames, divider screens, decorative trays and wall plaques.