Spray foam insulation is a great solution when looking to insulate a new building or upgrade an older one. Although the insulation type is relatively expensive compared to other kinds, the benefits are, however, manifold. Let us discuss the top benefits of foam insulation.
Continue reading “What are the Key Benefits of Foam Insulation?”Insulating your loft is crucial for maintaining the energy efficiency of the house. About 25% of the heat is lost through the loft in a poorly insulated home. Inadequate thermal insulation also leads to increased electricity bills as the heating systems will need to work on overdrive to compensate for the heat loss.
Continue reading “A Guide to Loft Insulation for a Warmer Home”While ice dams and icicles are picturesque, they are not a welcome sight. Their weight can lead to structural damage over time, while the moisture can contribute to a myriad of issues including mould, sagging ceilings, and peeling paint. In the following post, we take a look at how ice dams form and how thermal insulation can prevent their formation.
Continue reading “How Thermal Insulation Prevents the Formation of Ice Dams?”Your choice of insulation material plays a substantial role in the thermal efficiency of your home. Fibreglass, cellulose, and spray insulation are three of the most popular materials used for insulating homes. Each material has its ups and downs, so you need to figure out which material will work the best in your situation before purchasing. If you are a new homeowner and have just started researching the various insulation materials available in the market, here is a brief summary of the three most popular ones you can choose for your building
Continue reading “What Insulation Material Should You Choose – Fibreglass, Cellulose, or Foam?”Thermal insulation is the method of improving temperature regulation. Houses are required to check the temperature within the walls for providing comfortable living space to residents. Thermal insulation is used to control the temperature of the walls, the floor or the ceiling. Without its installation, the temperature of a building can drastically rise or fall, thus leading to energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
Continue reading “Benefits of Thermal Insulation”Cold spots in the home and outrageously high electricity bills are some of the common indicators that you need to top up the thermal insulation in your home. Inefficient insulation can lead to the heating and cooling systems working tirelessly to compensate for the heat leaking through the building envelope.
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Traditional insulation like cellulose or fiberglass can sag or settle over time, reducing their operational efficiency. Such issues with thermal insulation in a house can go unnoticed during the spring as the air outside is already warm and comfortable. However, little to no insulation can lead to several problems when the snow starts to set, and the air outside gets frigid. If you haven’t updated or added insulation to your home in a while, Ecotite has a wide range of spray foam insulation solutions that can help you in this regard.
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Thermal insulation is a crucial technology in contemporary homes for the level of sustainability it offers. Insulation materials work to minimise energy consumption by preventing the loss or gain of heat through the envelope of a building and provide comfort to the residents. Ecotite spray foam insulation materials have the best thermal insulation properties, making them go-to choices for many homeowners.
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Thermal insulation is critical in industrial establishments and contemporary houses, especially in the UK. This is because it reduces the carbon footprint and helps regulate the internal temperature of the house, thereby reducing the electricity consumption as well. However, before selecting an insulation material, you must consider several factors like flammability, R-Value, price, etc.
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Are you planning to renovate your house? A fresh coat of paint or putting new lights in your yard can make your home look perfect, but can it save you from the heat? The first step to improve your house structure in Yorkshire is installing house insulation. Insulation is an ideal way to use natural resources to the fullest and save energy.
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