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Key specifications available for building insulation 1. Length- The measurement across the longest side of the unit (feet). 2. Facing- Surface material bonded to the top surface of the unit (foil, Kraft paper, etc) 3. Width- the measurement across the shortest side of the unit (feet) 4. R-value-the industry standard unit of measuring the standard insular properties of material. 5. Thickness- the measurement between the top face and the bottom face (inches). Listing of insulation products 1. Pipe and equipment insulation. 2. High temperature pipe insulation. 3. Calcium silicate insulation. 4. Block insulation. 5. Fiberglass board insulation. 6. Semi rigidfibre glass insulation. 7. Cladding products. 8. PVC insulating fittings. 9. Metal building insulation. 10. Vapor retarding metal building insulation. 11. Fire protection products. 12. Insulation adhesive and coatings. 13. Refractory products 14. Accessory products. Glass wool batts They have guaranteed R-values. They are fire safe and proven extensive research to be health safe. Rock wool batts They are the premium insulation product. It cannot be compressed and transport costs make it a more expensive home insulation product. Sheep wool batts It has limited range of R-values and different widths. It needs to be completely cleaned of all the natural sheep oils. Polyester batts It has limited range of R-values and different widths. The nature of the fibers makes it difficult to achieve R-value batts and blankets. Polystyrene It includes suspending ceiling raked ceiling and sheds. Cellulose fiber loose fill It is made from recycled newspapers. It has fire retardant chemicals. Cosywrap A special water replant grade of granulated rock wool is used for cavity wall insulation, insulation of double brick walls.
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