DECIDING ON THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF RIGID FOAM INSULATION

UNDERSTANDING R-VALUE

The metric that homeowners should be aware of when it comes to insulation material is the R-value, which is a measurement of the insulation material’s resistance to heat flow. Higher values are preferred since they reflect greater resistance. The three main factors that affect R-value are insulation type, thickness, and density. Minor factors include the age of the material, temperature, and amount of moisture.

INSULATION TYPES

Each type of common rigid FOAM insulation has its pros and cons. One of the most common types is Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) or beadboard. It’s popular for its affordability, but its lower R-value makes it less desirable for homeowners who want high-end solutions. Another popular option is Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), which provides greater moisture resistance. Its high R-value of 5 per inch and its durability make it attractive for homeowners who can afford to pay for higher quality. Expanded Polyurethane (EPU) or POLYURETHANE SANDWICH PANELS is a form of rigid foam material with an R-value of 5.9 per inch that goes well with concrete. It works as a long-term solution when installed while the concrete cures.

An eco-friendly rigid FOAM INSULATION  used in modern homes is Polyisocyanurate (ISO) or polyiso. With 9 percent of the product coming from recycled materials, this option appeals to homeowners who want to contribute to community sustainability. Its R-value of 6.5 and flame retardant quality make it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking to maximize insulation effectiveness, although it’s among the more expensive options.

Mineral Wool is another recycled material that works well for home insulation. One of the reasons it’s among the most eco-friendly choices for rigid foam is that it’s not made of petroleum. Unlike petroleum, Mineral Wool is nontoxic and created from recycled materials. Another great benefit of using this material for insulation is that it’s effective for soundproofing. It’s also fireproof and isn’t degraded by moisture, although it isn’t effective as an air barrier.

GATHERING AND ORGANIZING DATA

When deciding on the type of insulation your home needs, you should study the pros and cons of different materials. You can organize this information using project management software such as eSub. The software allows you to estimate how long an installation project will take based on various factors , such as the number of workers and equipment.

Consulting a home energy auditor can provide you a home energy assessment, which you can use to determine the type of insulation you need.

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FSK INSULATION

GI DUCT

GI DUCTING ACCESSORIES

GI INSULATION HOLDERS

HVAC RUBBER PIPE INSULATION

NBR SELF ADHESIVE DUCT INSULATION

PIR

PIR & PHENOLIC FOAM INSULATION

PIR PRE INSULATED DUCT

PIR PRE INSULATED DUCTING SHEETS / FOAMS

PIR PRE INSULATED DUCTS

PIR SHEET

PU PRE INSULATED DUCT

PUR

QCDD APPROVED INSULATION

XLPE ALUMINIUM FACING PIPE / ROLL INSULATION

XLPE FOAM DUCT & PIPE INSULATION

XLPE FOAM GLASS INSULATION

XLPE INSULATION

XPE INSULATION SHEETS

XPE PIPE INSULATION

XPE SELF ADHESIVE DUCT INSULATION

XPE SELF ADHESIVE PIPE INSULATION

ABATEMENT

ACCORDING TO DIFFERENT CUSTOMERS' NEEDS & HAS A GENERAL WALL FUNCTION

ACOUSTIC INSULATION

ACOUSTIC INSULATION & ACCESSORIES

ACOUSTIC INSULATION APPLICATION

ACOUSTIC INSULATION PRODUCTS

Acoustic Wall / Ceiling Panels

ACOUSTICAL INSULATION PRODUCTS

Acoustics

ADHESIVES

ALUGLASS

ALUMINIUM DUCT

ALUMINIUM DUCTING ACCESSORIES

ASBESTOS

BACK UP RODS

BACKUP RODS

BALLROOMS

BANQUET HALLS

CALCIUM SILICATE

CALCIUM SILICATE INSULATION

CEILING & HIGH TEMPERATURE

CLEVER DESIGNS & AN INSISTENCE ON EXCELLENT SERVICE IS THE REASON WHY ARCHITECTS

COATING MATERIALS

COATINGS

COLD & HEAT INSULATION MATERIALS

COLD & HOT INSULATION MATERIALS

Cold Room Insulated Panels

COLD ROOM PANELS & DOORS

Complete Air Conditioning Products

CONFERENCE ROOMS

COPPER PIPE RUBBER INSULATION

CORNER

CORROSION PREVENTION AND PERSONAL SAFETY

CUI

DANCING ROOMS & OTHER OCCASIONS

DOOR CURTAINS & FIXINGS

Drywall Systems

DUCT & PIPE INSULATION

Duct / Pipe Insulation

DUCT ACCESSORIES & TOOLS

DUCT BOARDS

DUCT INSULATION

DUCT INSULATON

DUCTING  INSULATION

EASY OPERATION

Eifs Systems - External Wall Thermal Insulation Plaster

ELASTOMERIC INSULATION

ELASTOMERIC RUBBER INSULATION

ENGINEERS & CONTRACTORS ROUTINELY INSIST ON OUR PARTITION WALLS FOR THEIR BUILDING PROJECTS

EXHIBITION HALLS

Expanded Polystyrene Insulation & Other Products

Extruded / Expanded Sheets For Roof Wall Insulation

FIBERGLASS & ROCKWOOL INSULATION

FIBERGLASS CLOTH

FIBERGLASS INSULATION

FIBERGLASS PIPES

FIBREGLASS

Fibreglass Insulation

Fibreglass Insulation ( Duct & Pipe Insulation )

FIBREGLASS PIPE & DUCT INSULATION

FIBREGLASS SLAB & PIPE INSULATION

FIBREGLASS SLAB & PIPE INSULATION ( FSK

FIRE & BLANKET INSULATION MATERIALS

FIRE MASTER

FIRE PREVENTION

FIRE PROTECTION

FIRE RATED DUCT

FIRE RATED DUCT SYSTEM

FIRE RATED INSULATION

FLANGE

FLOORS

FOAM

FOAM GLASS INSULATION

FOAM INSULATION

FOAM TAPES

GLASS CLOTH

GLASS WOOL

GLUE

GREASE DUCT

GREEN FOAM

High Performance Protective Coatings

High Temperature / Wear Resistant Products

HIGH TEMPERATURE INSULATION

HOT AND COLD INSULATION

INSULATION

INSULATION & ENGINEERING FOAM

INSULATION / DUCT / CANVAS COATINGS

INSULATION ANCHOR FASTENERS

INSULATION COATINGS

INSULATION FOR BELOW SCREED & ABOVE SCREED ACOUSTIC UNDERLAY / VIBRATION ISOLATORS / FLOATING FLOORS /  GYM FLOORINGS / PLAYGROUND FLOORINGS

INSULATION FOR CHILLED WATER PIPES / FLAT ROOFING / FACADE / UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES / INTERIORS / HIGH HUMIDITY BUILDINGS

Insulation Gloves

Insulation Kits

INSULATION MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIERS

INSULATION MATERIAL SUPPLIERS

INSULATION MATERIALS

INSULATION MATERIALS - CEILING TO PREVENT HIGH TEMPERATURE

INSULATION MATERIALS FOR OILFIELD /  REFRACTORIES / HVAC CONTRACTORS / ROOFING CONTRACTORS / SWIMMING POOL CONTRACTORS / WATERPROOFING CONTRACTORS

Insulation Products

INSULATION SHEET

INSULATION SHEET SUPPLIERS

INSULATION SHEETS

INSULATION SOLUTIONS FOR ROOFS / WALLS / FLOORS / PIPES / AC DUCTS

INTERNAL INSULATION

IT CAN DIVIDE A LARGE SPACE INTO A SMALL SPACE OR A SMALL SPACE INTO A LARGE SPACE AT ANY TIME

IT HAS BEEN WIDELY USED IN HOTELS

KCL )

KOOLTHERM INSULATION SOLUTIONS FOR ROOFS

MAINLY BENEFITS OF PARTITION WALL IS THAT HAS HIGH SOUND INSULATION

MINERAL FIBERS

Mineral Wool

MOVABLE PARTITION WALL HAS A BASIC FUNCTION THAT IS SEPARATING THE INTERIOR SPACE

MULTI-FUNCTION HALLS

NITRILE RUBBER CLASS - 0 PIPE & DUCT INSULATION

NITRILE RUBBER CLASS - 1 PIPE & DUCT INSULATION

NOISE STOPS

OFFICE BUILDINGS

OUR REPUTATION FOR QUALITY & RELIABLE PRODUCTS

PARTITION

PHENOLIC FOAM

PHENOLIC FOAM BLOCK

PHENOLIC FOAM INSULATION BOARD

PHENOLIC PIPE

PHENOLIC PRE INSULATED DUCT

PHENOLIC PRE INSULATED DUCTS

PHENOLIC PRE INSULATED SHEETS / FOAMS

PHENOLIC SHEET

Physically Cross Linked Duct & Pipe Foam Insulation

PIPE FITTING INSULATION

PIPE INSULATION

PIPELINE INSULATION MATERIALS

PIPES & AC DUCTS

PLASTIC INSULATION HOLDERS

Polyisocyanurate Pipe Insulation

Polyisocyanurate Pipe Insulation / Pre - Insulated Pipes

POLYOLEFIN XPE/XLPE

POLYOLEFIN INSULATION

POLYOLEFIN INSULATION XLPE

POLYOLEFIN RUBBER INSULATION FOR PIPES & DUCT SHEETS

POLYURETHANE SANDWICH PANELS

PRE INSULATED HVAC DUCTING

PRE INSULATED DUCTS

Reflective & Acoustic Insulations

REUSABLE PIPE INSULATION

ROCKWOOL BLANKETS

ROCKWOOL INSULATION

ROCKWOOL INSULATION SLABS

ROCKWOOL SLAB / ROLL / WITH WIRE MESH / FSK FACING

Roof / Wall Insulation

RUBBER CLOSED CELL / SELF ADHESIVE ROLL / FOAM & PIPE INSULATION

RUBBER INSULATION

Rubber Insulation - Tubes & Sheets

RUBBER INSULATION NBR

RUBBER PIPE INSULATION

S CLEAT

Polyurethane Insulation & Contg in Doha, Qatar:

• INDUSTRIAL COATING TRADING & CONTRACTING WLL
  Location: OFFICE 2, BLDG 116, ST 204, ZONE 56, SALWA RD,
  Phone: 44600560;33072783 - MOBILE
  Timings:
  Key Personnel:C SURENDRAN, G M
  PRAMOD PODUVAL, B D M
  
• OCEANS SEVEN TRADING & CONTRACTING WLL
  Location: NEW AL RAYYAN,
  Phone: 41426600
  Timings:8.00-1.00/2.00-5.00 : SUN - THUR
  Key Personnel:UNNIKRISHNAN MENON, G M
  ASHFAQ AHMED, SALES MNGR
  
• AL GAZAL BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ( AGBIZZ )
  Location: BLDG 176, ST 3012, ZONE 91, BIRKAT AL AWAMER,
  Phone:
  Timings:
  Key Personnel:MUNEER NOOR MAHAL, SALES MNGR
  MUHAMMED KHALEEL, SR SALES EXEC
  PRABEESH, SALES EXEC
  
• AL EINKAZ & PILOT TRADING & CONTRACTING
  Location: OFFICE 15, 2ND FLR, AL MALKIYA CLINIC, BESIDE AL JAZEERA PETROL STATION, SALWA RD,
  Phone: 74492585;55578255;77884400
  Timings:
  Key Personnel:M M Hamad , MNG DIR
  ABDULLAH M HAMAD, ASST MNGR
  
• CONSTREITE QATAR FOR CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE WLL
  Location: OFFICE 12, AL SADA BLDG, SALWA RD, AIN KHALED,
  Phone: 44174150
  Timings:8.00AM-6.00PM
  Key Personnel:JAMSHEED A P, OPS MNGR
  SHAIKH RAUF, ADMIN
  
• HITECH PROJECTS TRADING & CONTRACTING WLL
  Location: OFFICE 2, BLDG 116, ST 204, ZONE 56, SALWA RD,
  Phone: 44600560;33072783 - MOBILE
  Timings:8.00AM-5.00PM
  Key Personnel:C Surendran , Gen Mngr
  
• KEMCO GROUP (KEMCO POWER POINT MEP CO)
  Location: 5TH FLR, BLDG 117, ST 15, B RING RD,
  Phone: 44337690;44337699
  Timings:7.00-1.00/3.00-6.00 : SAT-WED 7.00AM-1.00PM : THUR
  Key Personnel:Jomy George, H O D - Electrical Div
  Ashok Kumar Ladani, H O D - Mechanical Div
  

• ABMC
  - Insulation Products
• AEROFLEX
  - Rubber Closed Cell / Self Adhesive Roll / Foam & Pipe Insulation
• AEROFOAM
  - Insulation
• AEROLAM
  - Polyolefin Insulation, Xlpe Insulation
• AEROTAPE
  - Insulation, Coatings




• AFICO
  - Fibreglass Insulation ( Duct & Pipe Insulation )
• AFLEX
  - Rubber Insulation
• AIRMASTER
  - Xpe Self Adhesive Duct Insulation, Nbr Self Adhesive Duct Insulation, Pipe Insulation
• ALPHA
  - Pir Sheet
• ARIFLEX
  - Copper Pipe Rubber Insulation