What Material Makes the Best Insulation?
Types of Heat Flow in Your Home Heat flows into, out of and within your home in three ways: conduction, convection and radiation. * Conduction is the transfer of heat through materials, such as exterior walls and ceilings. * Convection is the transfer of heat from one part of your house to another via air flow. * Radiation is the transfer of heat in a way that does not depend upon any intermediary materials (medium) at all. Radiation heat passes easily through most traditional insulation materials – and even happens through empty space! Factors that Affect Your Choice of Insulation Materials Factors that will affect the selection of the right insulation for your home include: * take into account climate, building design & size, your living habits, and budget * use higher-density insulation on exterior walls or in cathedral ceilings * install attic vents to reduce moisture content and keep the attic cooler in summer, thereby lowering heating bills * where protective gear and follow all
