Selecting insulation material that can operate consistently at expected system spikes or intermittent temperatures is crucial to the overall success or failure of mechanical systems. Opting for one that cannot keep pace could result in failure of insulation system insulation itself.
Selecting insulation materials based on an upper continuous service temperature in combination with anticipated system intermittent or spike temperatures is the optimal way to select insulation material for long-term performance.
Eco-Friendly
Insulation spikes crafted with eco-friendly material are an excellent choice for older homes as well as newer buildings, consuming less energy to produce while being far more eco-friendly than other forms of insulation. Most types are resistant to vermin and mould growth and are ideal for crawl spaces where humidity can be an issue. Options available for eco-friendly insulation include cellulose which uses recycled paper as its thermal insulator; treated sheep’s wool; SupaLoft made of recycled plastic bottles formed into quilt insulation products are all effective forms.
Easy to Install
Insulation spikes make the job of installing insulation much simpler, especially during new construction. Instead of filling wall cavities with messy glue, you simply drive a long pin into each stud at each location where insulation should go; its point pierces steel or concrete before being secured securely by either a screw-on baseplate or domed cap.
No matter the type of insulation material, these fasteners work with fiberglass, mineral wool, expanded polystyrene and Polyisocyanurate – even concrete blocks and cinder block walls!
Install pins, also referred to as insulation hangers or fasteners, feature a metal spindle attached to a baseplate that can either be welded in place for weldable systems, or perforated to bond adhesive based solutions for non-welded ones. The baseplate features 44 small holes which grab adhesive or nails/screws for fastening purposes and has an indentation for an extra lockable washer/dome cap to retain insulation in its place.
Economical
Governments employ various trade restrictions, such as export bans and tariff reductions, to insulate domestic markets from fluctuations in global food price volatility. While individual policymakers might consider such insulation measures helpful and practical, collectively they contribute significantly to international food price instability. This paper investigates their effects on poverty in developing countries as well as globally during 2008’s food price spike, finding that insulation reduced poverty for some nations while increasing global poverty by 8 million people overall.