Choose Natural Insulation To Wait Warm This Winter (by: Obc Builders Sevenoaks)

Choose Natural Insulation to wait warm this winter By: OBC Builders Sevenoaks The UK's winter months are around the corner and our OBC Builders in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells need to make sure we help UK Homeowners to hold their homes warm and their life usage at a minimal. Unfortunately, life usage escalates during the winter months and many people opt for expensive heating appliances and technology, not knowing that there exists other, more sustainable insulation techniques. Sustainable Insulation:. Our OBC Trustmark builders have incorporated sustainable building techniques into our homebuilding and refurbishment approach. Insulation is an important aspect of sustainable homebuilding and design.

Effective insulation shall hold your home warm during the winter months and cold during the summer season. So ask a Trustmark Builder to advise you on sustainable insulation fabrics techniques. OBC's Builders in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells are registered with Trustmark. This government-endorsed scheme cross-references businesses for stability and good workmanship in all aspects of building. Natural versus Conventional Insulation Techniques:.

Besides being environmentally friendly, natural insulation products hold many added benefits when compared to conventional insulation products and techniques. Our OBC Builders in Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells are familiar with conventional insulation materials. These may be more cost-effective but what are the long-term benefits in terms of resource sustainability and life usage?. Conventional insulation fabrics are created from petrochemicals and contain a large section of adhesives and additives. The manufacturing process of these fabrics is resource and energy-intensive.

Natural insulation fabrics on the other paw are created from renewable, organic resources and shall be reused and recycled. Besides being non-toxic and allergen free, they reduce condensation problems and regulate humidity. It's however unfortunate that these insulation fabrics are more expensive at the moment but this should soon change due to growing consumer demands and a rise in oil prices. Ask your regional builder to advise on cost-effective yet sustainable insulation options. Here are a little examples from of natural and recycled Insulation fabrics provided by our Trustmark Builders: Sheeps Wool Thermafleece?.

This fabric is very effective for insulation purposes and its embodied life is very low. To reduce the risk of fire and mites, this insulation fabric may want simple chemical treatment. Hemp insulation is not only breathable but also can absorb, retain and release moisture without affecting its thermal properties. Vermin or other pests shall not attack hemp insulation. Isonat Plus is a high-density product, created from natural fibres and does not irritate the eyes, skin, or respiratory tract.

Apart from being used as an insulation material, Isonal Plus also has great sound damping properties. Steicoflex is a flexible, high-density product. This insulation slab is created from forest thinnings and saw mill residues. Expanded Clay Aggregate LECA. LECA is an organic product containing no harmful substances.

It is inert with a neutral pH value, resistant to frost and chemicals, shall not break below in water, is non-biodegradable, non-combustible and has great sound and thermal insulation properties. Non-Itch Eco Fibre is created from 85% recycled glass bottles and 15% polyester to bind the insulation together. It has similar thermal efficiency as glass fibre but without the free-floating fibres. This insulation fabric is suitable for lofts, timber frame walls and roofs.