Roof Insulation Systems

There may be no segment of the economy experiencing more technological innovation than “green” energy, and the decision as to which system achieves the maximum return on investment can often become confusing.

Fortunately, the choice is relatively simple when comparing competing technologies. As has been the case for nearly five decades, nothing comes close to the energy saved by sealing the envelope and maximizing a home’s insulation value.

Heat is transferred in essentially three ways: Radiation, which is direct heat, convection currents which transfer heat through air movement, and conduction which is the transfer of energy through a material.

Roof insulation in particular serves as an efficient barrier to all three kinds of heat flow. By trapping millions of tiny air pockets within the insulation material, the transfer of heat is restricted, thus lowering the cooling bill in the summer as heat tries to enter the structure, and the heating bill in the winter as the opposite effect takes place.

In fact, upgrading roof insulation to the prescribed standards of a particular area can result in energy savings of up to 20-30% on an annual basis. Upgrading mechanical devices such as the central air conditioning system will come at significant expense and will not provide nearly the same rate of return.

Using a product like our Stabilised Cellulose Insulation (SCI) in a roof insulation system will provide a tight thermal barrier without voids or air breaches. This eco-friendly insulation utilises recycled cellulose fibers treated with a fire retardant and a wet spray adhesive that practically eliminates dust and settling, and creates a virtually air tight ceiling envelope.

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