INSULATION
Maximizing the comfort of your home
Insulation is the component of a wall system that provides thermal control. It can be installed within a wall structure or on top of a wall structure, depending on the material used. The thermal properties of a wall system will be determined by the combination of the structure and insulation components. The most common measure of thermal properties is the “R-value”, which is the resistance of a particular material to the flow of heat energy. Other factors that can affect the thermal properties of a wall are air tightness, thermal bridging, and moisture levels. Air tightness is achieved through diligence in the construction details of a wall system. Thermal bridging refers to the heat transfer through non-insulating materials the touch the inside and outside of a wall structure, like the studs in a frame wall or the doors and windows in a wall. Different wall structure and insulation combinations will be more effective in dealing with thermal bridging. Moisture levels will be determined by the water and vapour control layers of a wall system. The overall thermal properties of a wall system will have a significant impact the comfort and energy efficiency of the interior space. Learn more about insulation material options: