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Fireproof insulation materials
There are a few ASTM standards that deal with mechanical insulation
ASTM 84 rating 25 flame spread/ 50 smoked developed Pipe insulation above a drop ceiling that acts as a plenum should be 25/50 flame/smoke rated. If the insulation is made of foam it should contain fire retardant chemicals
ASTM E136 categorizes a material that in non-combustible which means that a material will not support a fire (this is used mainly in confined spaces and chemical facilities.)
ASTM E119 is the standard test method for building and construction materials. Its used to determine the fire resistance of a complete assembly. ASTM E119 is also known as UL 263 or NFPA 251
We use a variety of flame resistant/retardant materials such as Silica Cloth, Vermiculite and Teflon LFP.
Waterproof insulation materials
Water-proof insulation materials are used to reduce pipe and valve corrosion and are used in the following applications:
Insulation systems in pits/vaults/manholes or any other area susceptible to
Frequent wash downs of the insulation system flooding
Insulation for valves/piping systems that are outdoors
Cold piping systems to prevent and withstand condensation
Weatherproofing
When implementing a project where waterproof insulation is needed, choosing the appropriate material is key. We use state of highest development of waterproof/water-resistant insulation materials such as EJ 1650, Teflon LFP and Pyrogel XTE.
Aluminum Foil Insulation
Aluminum foil insulation is having an interesting history about how it invested and used for the first time. The foundation was laid by the NASA for helping their space program. The scientist of NASA was confronted with developing an insulation that can protect their astronauts from the extreme high temperature in the sky. The traditional insulation material was impossible to use as it requires a very thick surface that ranges around several feet and it was unconventional to wear those dresses in spacecraft. The solution for this major problem was to use the reflective aluminum foil insulation for making a barrier wall on their dresses.
Aluminum thermal insulation is work on the radiant barrier principal that reflects the temperature and sun rays back to the atmosphere from where they are coming from. And it works in both hot and cold environment by reflecting high-temperature rays to the direction of the source. The same can enhance the use of polyethylene bubble insulation film that sandwiched between the aluminum foil. Though aluminum insulation reflects around 97 percentage of sun rays and radiant heat, remaining can stop passing to home by air bubble film. And this is why most of the radiant barriers are the best choice for home and industrial temperature insulation.
This aluminum roof insulation is used to provide protection against the higher cold also as it reduces the temperature loss to outers surface of the home roof or wall. Particularly for the building that is made with the higher amount of glass or steel. Whatever needs to be of keeping the close room at a constant temperature, it can be benefited by the use of radiant aluminum foil.
Studies have shown that radiant heat transmission is responsible for the highest amount of heat gain or loss in the building structure. During the hard summer, the ceiling or roof and wall of the building absorb radiation from the sun rays and transmit it inside the home. The same heat is then transmitted towards the attic room. However, most of the sun rays and heat are transmitted outside when radiant aluminum foil insulation is used. Also during the colder period, the same thermal barrier stops the wastage of energy by reflecting cooler temperature towards the interior of the building. A properly installed aluminum thermal barrier stops 97 percent of the heat transfer and saves money and energy both.
Aluminum foil thermal insulation can be used to multiple places where it can be found useful for stopping unwanted heat gain or heat loss. Aluminum foil insulation works effectively and efficiently and prevents the transmission of temperature that at the end results into wastage of energy.
