Heat Insulation also known as Thermal insulation is the process and techniques adopted to prevent heat transfer between outside and inside of a building. In other terms, it is the use of insulating materials and construction techniques whose installation reduces heat transmission between two spaces. Nowadays thermal insulation has become an essential part of building construction due to its various advantages. 

Thermally insulated buildings or rooms remain warmer in cold and hot seasons. Hence, they provide great comfort both in summer and winter.
A building with thermal insulation requires less power to maintain the desired temperature conditions, which saves energy and extra costs. Buy Heat Insulation Materials

Advantages of Heat Insulation

• No need of AC, cooler, heater etc.
• Thermal-insulation prevents the roof deck from cracking.
• Lightweight than concrete which reduces the dead weight on the roof slab.
• It is easy to install.
• It is fire resistance.
• It is environment-friendly.

List of Heat Insulation Materials Available

Bellow is a list of Heat Insulation Materials in our stock

• Ceramic Fiber Insulation
• Mineral wool Insulation
• Fiberglass Insulation
• Polyethylene (PE) wall Insulation
• Armaflex Insulation
• Styrofoam Insulation
• Polyethylene PE Roof Insulation
• Rockwool Insulation
• GCS Pipe Insulation
• Polynum Insulation

Performance Terms used in Thermal Insulation

Thermal Conductivity / λ (lambda) – Thermal conductivity measures the ease with which heat can travel through a material by conduction. Conduction is the main form of heat transfer through insulation.  It is often termed as λ (lambda) value. The lower the lambda, the better the performance.

Heat Resistance (R)

Thermal Resistance is a figure that connects the Thermal Conductivity of a material to its Width – providing a figure expressed in resistance per unit area (m²K/W) A greater thickness means less heat flow and so does a lower conductivity. Together these parameters form the thermal resistance of the construction. A construction layer with a high Thermal Resistance, is a good insulator; one with a low Thermal Resistance is a bad insulator.
The equation is Thermal Resistance (m²K/W) = Thickness (m) / Conductivity (W/mK)

This is the R-value of Different Insulation Materials in Kenya

Material	R-Value-in	3 1/2″	5 1/4″	10″	12″	15″
Fiberglass Insulation Batt	3.1 – 3.4	10.8 – 11.9	16.3 – 17.8	31.0 – 34.0	37.2 – 40.8	46.5 – 51.0
Fiberglass Insulation Blown (Wall)	3.7 – 4.3	12.9 – 15.0	19.4 – 22.6	37.0 – 43.0	44.4 – 51.6	55.5 – 64.5
Fiberglass Insulation Blown (Attic)	2.2 – 4.3	7.7 – 15.0	11.5 – 22.6	22.0 – 43.0	26.4 – 51.6	33.0 – 64.5
Mineral Wool Insulation Batt	3.1 – 3.4	10.8 – 11.9	16.3 – 17.8	31.0 – 34.0	37.2 – 40.8	46.5 – 51.0
Mineral Wool Insulation Blown (Attic)	3.1 – 4.0	10.8 – 14.0	16.3 – 21.0	31.0 – 40.0	37.2 – 48.0	46.5 – 60.0
Mineral Wool Insulation Blown (Wall)	3.1 – 4.0	10.8 – 14.0	16.3 – 21.0	31.0 – 40.0	37.2 – 48.0	46.5 – 60.0
Cellulose Insulation (Attic)	3.2 – 3.7	11.2 – 12.9	16.8 – 15.0	32.0 – 37.0	38.4 – 44.4	48.0 – 55.5
Cellulose Insulation Blown (Wall)	3.8 – 3.9	13.3 – 13.6	19.9 – 20.8	38.0 – 39.0	45.6 – 46.8	57.0 – 58.5
Polystyrene Insulation Board	3.8 – 5.0	13.3 – 17.5	19.9 – 26.2	38.0 – 50.0	45.6 – 60.0	57.0 – 75.0
Polyurethane Insulation Board	5.5 – 6.5	19.2 – 22.7	28.9 – 34.1	55.0 – 65.0	66.0 – 78.0	82.5 – 97.5
Open Cell Spray Foam Insulation	3.5 – 3.6	12.2 – 12.6	18.4 – 18.9	35.0 – 36.0	42.0 – 43.2	52.5 – 54.0
Closed Cell Spray Foam Insulation	6.0 – 6.5	21.0 – 22.7	31.5 – 34.1	60.0 – 65.0	72.0 – 78.0	90.0 – 97.5
Polyisocyanurate foil-faced	5.6 – 8.0	18.2 – 28.0	29.4 – 42.0	56.0 – 80.0	67.2 – 96.0	84.0 – 120.0

Specific Heat Capacity

The Specific Heat Capacity of a material is the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1kg of the material by 1K (or by 1°C). A good insulator has a higher Specific Heat Capacity because it takes time to absorb more heat before it actually heats up (temperature rising) to transfer the heat. High Specific Heat Capacity is a feature of materials providing Thermal Mass or Thermal Buffering (Decrement Delay).

Density

What is Insulation density? Insulation density refers to the mass (or ‘weight’) per unit volume of a material and is measured in kg/m3. A high-density material maximizes the overall weight and is an aspect of ‘low’ thermal diffusivity and ‘high’ thermal mass.

Thermal Diffusivity

Thermal Diffusivity measures the ability of a material to conduct thermal energy relative to its ability to store thermal energy. For example, metals transmit thermal energy rapidly (cold to touch) whereas wood is a slow transmitter. Insulators have low Thermal Diffusivity. Copper = 98.8 mm2/s; Wood =  0.082 mm2/s.  
The equation is: Thermal Diffusivity (mm2/s) = Thermal Conductivity / Density x Specific Heat Capacity

Insulation Materials Kenya LLC is a one-stop supplier of high-quality insulation products from reputable brands worldwide. We keep your dream true by linking you to the best insulation products for residential, commercial and industrial applications. Our products include mineral wool, which can withstand heat up to 1000 degrees; Ceramic fibre that withstands 1300 degrees Celsius; and glass wool fibres withstanding up to 450 degrees Celsius