The Science Behind Insulation
While insulation may seem like a simple, old-fashioned technology, it actually employs a wide range of mathematic and scientific principles. It is also an incredibly important industry that keeps growing even as the economy slows. This is because of the immense value that it offers for both homes and businesses. It reduces energy usage, cuts costs and makes buildings more comfortable and efficient. In fact, a building’s energy use often accounts for up to half its total costs. That is why it is so important to properly insulate a building or facility.
In simplest terms, metal building insulation main function of insulation is to limit heat transfer from hot to cold areas. This is accomplished by forming barriers to prevent thermal radiation, convection and conduction. Insulation materials are designed with low thermal conductivity (K-value), which is measured by its ability to resist the flow of conductive heat.
The physics of heat flow are complex and involve three basic mechanisms: conduction, convection and radiation. For example, metals are excellent conductors of heat, whereas wood and cellulose are relatively poor insulators. In addition, convection involves the transfer of heat through fluids and gases, such as air. While radiation is the transfer of thermal energy through electromagnetic waves, such as sunlight.
Insulation materials are designed to inhibit these different types of heat transfer, providing resistance that slows heating and cooling systems’ work load. This in turn lowers utility bills and helps to maintain consistent indoor temperatures. Additionally, insulation absorbs sound to create quieter environments and provides environmental benefits, such as reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
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