在本第二次加入的“ ROI为导向的产品,”我们来看看的insulation, which is a big part of a building’s envelope. When insulation is installed correctly, it provides the necessary R-value to meet the thermal demands of the region and the comfort demands of the building’s occupants. With energy prices on the rise, building envelopes have come under more and more scrutiny. Homeowners and business owners alike are now seeing the need to improve the building envelope and increase its overall efficiency.
绝缘可以节省你的钱。房主用各种各样的能源来加热和冷却他们的房子,由于各种各样的变量不在他们的控制范围内,这些能源的价格会定期波动。降低你的自动调温器,安装一个可编程的自动调温器,或者加入每月的预算计划都可以降低你的账单;然而,你可能忽略了一件可以真正降低你的能量消耗的事情,<强>绝缘强>。投资于绝缘可以帮你省钱,< a href = " //www.diesprinter.com/division-07-thermal-and-moisture-protection/item/1058-estimating-the-payback-period-of-additional-insulation " target = " _self”>支付你< / >随着时间的推移,通过减少每月的能源费用,以及提供更大的全年舒适和安静的室内环境。< / p > < / div >
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, random air infiltration through gaps and cracks is a leading cause of energy loss in homes, accounting for 25–40% of energy loss in most residential structures. Fortunately, Dow Building Solutions (DBS) has been a leader in building envelope solutions, including air sealing and insulation, for over 60 years. Dow offers the broadest array of solutions for minimizing energy loss and moisture damage caused by air leaks, including FROTH-PAK™ Foam Insulation and Foam Sealant Kits, and GREAT STUFF PRO™ Insulating Foam Sealants and Adhesives. At the International Builders’ Show (IBS) 2011, the DBS booth featured a fun, fascinating, and interactive presentation about GREAT STUFF, which showed how the products work to fill gaps and cracks and how they can help to seal a home, increase energy efficiency, and save money. 空气泄漏,或什么通常被称为汇票,发生在沿着天花板可穿透位置,阁楼下方。其中空气具有泄漏到一个阁楼包括干墙的片材之间的间隙的能力共同位置;通过该布线运行孔;和周围的阁楼舱口盖,一个烟囱,隐藏式照明,或管道和机械通风口。在寒冷的季节,热上升通过你的家,这些差距将允许温暖,潮湿的空气流通为无条件的阁楼。定位和密封这些泄漏会阻止你的阁楼的环境温度上升。能源之星制定了有益的指导,“一个做自己动手指南封能源之星” 提供关于什么材料,注意事项,和方法是必要的密封阁楼空气泄漏信息绝缘的。 p> DIV>
<跨度风格=“字体大小:12磅;”> <强>酚醛强> 跨度>(苯酚 - 甲醛)泡沫有点流行年前,作为硬质泡沫板绝缘。这是目前仅作为发泡就地绝缘。 p> DIV>
Cementitious insulation material is a cement-based foam used as sprayed-foam or foamed-in-placed insulation. <强>的脲醛跨度> 强>(UF)泡沫在家庭中20世纪70年代早期,使用20世纪80年代。然而,在许多与健康有关的诉讼案件因安装不当行为,UF泡沫不再作住宅用途,并已名誉扫地其甲醛释放量和收缩。它现在使用主要用于商业/工业建筑砌块墙。 p> DIV>
液体泡沫保温材料可以喷涂,发泡就地,注射或浇注。其填补即使是最小的空腔能力给他们的每英寸的R值比传统的棉絮绝缘。 p> DIV>
Rigid fiber or fibrous board insulation consists of either fiberglass or mineral wool and is primarily used for insulating air ducts in homes. It is also used when there's a need for insulation that can withstand high temperatures. Radiant barriers are installed in homes — most commonly in attics — to reduce summer heat gain and winter heat loss, which helps lower heating and cooling costs. The barriers consist of a highly reflective material that reflects radiant heat rather than absorbing it. They don't, however, reduce heat conduction like thermal insulation materials. Reflective insulation systems are fabricated from aluminum foils with a variety of backings, such as kraft paper, plastic film, polyethylene bubbles, or cardboard. The resistance to heat flow depends on the heat flow direction. Reflective insulation is most effective at reducing downward heat flow. <强>的纤维素跨度> 强> - 用作松散填充绝缘 - 是由回收的木纤维,主要是新闻纸制成。木纤维切碎并粉碎成小的,纤维状颗粒包装紧密地封闭的建筑物的空腔,抑制气流。这提供了R-3.6的热阻R-3.8每英寸。 p> DIV>
松散填充绝缘由纤维,泡沫或其他材料的小颗粒。这些小颗粒形成可符合任何空间,而不会干扰任何结构或饰面的绝缘材料。这种能力,以符合非常适合改造和地方很难安装一些其它类型的绝缘使得松散填充保温。 p> DIV>
<强>的泡沫板跨度> 强> -rigid面板绝缘可以用来隔离你家里的几乎任何部分,从屋顶下来的基础。它们提供了良好的散热性,往往添加结构强度到您家。泡沫板绝缘护套通过结构元件降低热传导,如木材和钢螺栓。 p> DIV>
Vermiculite and perlite insulation materials are commonly found as attic insulation in homes built before 1950. Vermiculite insulation materials aren't widely used anymore because they sometimes contain asbestos. However, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, asbestos is not intrinsic to vermiculite. Only a few sources of vermiculite have been found to contain more than tiny trace amounts. Still, if you have vermiculite insulation in your attic, do not disturb it. If you want to add insulation to your attic, use an insulation contractor who is trained and certified in handling asbestos. Polyurethane is a closed-cell foam insulation material that contains a low-conductivity gas (usually hydrochlorofluorocarbons or HCFC) in its cells. The high thermal resistance of the gas gives polyurethane insulation materials an R-value typically around R-7 to R-8 per inch. Polyisocyanurate or polyiso is a thermosetting type of plastic, closed-cell foam that contains a low-conductivity gas (usually hydrochlorofluorocarbons or HCFC) in its cells. The high thermal resistance of the gas gives polyisocyanurate insulation materials an R-value typically from R-5.6 to R-8 per inch. <强>的聚苯乙烯跨度> 强> - 无色透明的热塑性塑料 - 常用于化妆泡沫板或beadboard绝缘,混凝土块绝缘和一个键入松散填充绝缘的 A>,它由聚苯乙烯小珠。 p> DIV>
Insulated concrete blocks can accommodate many walls in a home. Their cores are filled with insulation (except for those cells requiring structural steel reinforcing and concrete infill), which raises the average wall R-value. The better concrete masonry units reduce the area of connecting webs as much as possible. 一些天然纤维 - 包括棉,羊毛,稻草,和大麻 - 被用作绝缘材料 p> DIV>。
塑料纤维隔热材料主要是由回收的塑料奶瓶(聚乙烯对苯二甲酸酯或PET)制成。然后将纤维形成为棉絮绝缘类似于高密度玻璃纤维。 p> DIV>
The term "mineral wool" typically refers to two types of insulation material: Fiberglass (or fiber glass) — which consists of extremely fine glass fibers — is one of the most commonly used insulation materials. It's used in two different insulation forms: blanket (batts and rolls) and loose-fill. 面板是在制造过程中固定到绝缘材料等。甲面保护绝缘的表面,保持绝缘在一起,便于紧固。一些类型的面层也可以作为一个空气阻隔,辐射挡板和/或蒸汽阻挡。一些甚至提供阻燃性。 p> DIV>
<强>的毯绝缘跨度> 强> - 最常见和广泛使用的类型的绝缘 - 进来絮垫或卷的形式。它由柔性纤维的,最常见的玻璃纤维的。还可以发现从矿物(岩石和矿渣)羊毛,塑料纤维和天然纤维的,如棉花和羊毛。 p> DIV>
Properly insulating your slab-on-grade floors not only will help you save on energy bills, but also will improve your home's comfort. Cold concrete slabs can be a source of discomfort in a home. An insulated slab reduces heat loss, making it easier to heat. This reduction in heat loss helps moderate indoor temperatures. If you properly insulate your crawl space—in addition to air sealing and controlling moisture, you will save on energy costs and increase your home's comfort. 一个合适的绝缘地下室可以帮助您降低能源成本。然而,地下室墙壁是一所房子的绝缘和密封最有争议的地区之一。你需要仔细考虑的优点和缺点,更不用提的水分控制。 p> DIV>
一个适当隔离的基础可能会导致降低供热成本,更舒适的地面以下的房间,如果您有任何。它也可以帮助防止水分的问题,虫害,并在您的家氡气渗入。 p> DIV>