The roof is one of the areas of the home where the most amount of heat loss occurs, especially when the roof is poorly installed. It is estimated that about 50 percent of the energy that is lost in the home results from the roof, windows and the door. To reduce this heat loss and lower your energy bills, you should have the building heat insulated when the roofing is being done. Here are some roof insulation options offered by Insulation Installations Services.
Wood fiber insulation
Wood fiber insulation is an organic insulation board. It is made up of wood, cane or vegetable fibers. These fibers are then mixed with binders and fillers. To increase the resistance of the insulation material, it can either be coated or impregnated with asphalt. When using this type of roof insulation, you need to make sure that the roofing material you are using is compatible with the asphalt coating. Uncoated insulation is available for non-compatible roof materials.
Perlite insulation
Perlite is an inorganic siliceous and expanded volcanic glass. It is used to make insulation boards when combined with organic fibers and binders. The insulation can be coated with asphalt or any other proprietary coating. The coating is used to limit absorption of the asphalt into the insulation when the roof membrane is being applied. The roof insulation mechanism is said to be one of the most effective types.
Polystyrene insulation
There are two ways in which this kind of insulation can be manufactured. The first is expansion while the second is extrusion. When the expanded polystyrene insulation is being made, the polymer is impregnated with some form of foaming agent. On the other hand, during the extrusion process, the material is exposed to atmospheric conditions, something that makes it expand and create a closed cell structure. This is the most popular type of insulation used both in roofing and the walls.
These are just a few of the materials that are used in the creation of roof insulation. It is important to consult with experts in order to get the best Insulation Installations Services.
