WORTH KNOWING

Isolations

Isolations are materials or systems designed to reduce the flow of heat, sound or moisture between different areas in a building. Insulation is used in construction to provide thermal and acoustic comfort, as well as protection against fire, mold and mildew. The choice of insulation can determine the safety and comfort of all occupants of a home, so it is worth thinking carefully about purchasing the right material.

Building insulation types - what is worth knowing about?

Isolation can perform various functions. Learn about the most important ones.

• Thermal insulation - used to reduce heat loss through walls, roofs, floors, windows and doors. Thermal insulation improves the energy efficiency of buildings and reduces their heating costs.
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• Acoustic Insulation - is responsible for suppressing noise penetrating through walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors. It improves the quality of life of homeowners, as silence in our own home is the comfort we look forward to after a day spent in a noisy workplace, for example.
• Hydro-insulation - prevents moisture penetration into the building, prevents the formation of mold and mildew and has a major impact on the health of residents.
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• Fireproofing - is used to protect buildings from the spread of fire and smoke. Adequate fire insulation is of great importance for the safety of homeowners.

Do you have to choose a different material for each insulation?

Luckily, no! Many modern materials have universal insulating properties, which can mean that they simultaneously protect the house from, for example, cold, noise and the spread of fire. Such materials include, for example, mineral wool, insulating foams that have been used for years, natepiece insulation systems or granules (such as keramsite).