Ceiling Insulation Is A Useful Invention
Any time I notice a photo of candy floss pink ceiling insulation fresh from the factory it reminds me of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder’s story of waking up one morning to discover a layer of snow covering the bed she and her sibling shared. Snow had filtered via cracks in the roof throughout the night and had not melted mainly because the temperature inside the little prairie house was so frigid. Apparently, the snow had given the siblings some degree of insulation in creating a heavy layer on top of the bed clothes which, I suppose, was some consolation in an unforgiving land so cold in the winter season that ice had to be wiped off the noses of animals so that the creatures would not suffocate. Even now, I have never ceased being surprised at the hardships Laura’s family had to endure before contemporary conveniences like ceiling insulation were developed. Thankfully, today’s insulated ceilings could not be further from young Laura’s ordeals.
In the improbable event that you’re unfamiliar with this substance it usually comes in 2 types: loose fill and batting rolls. Loose fill insulation is sprayed directly onto the area designated for insulation while batting rolls are laid down in strips. Ceiling insulation performs three key functions in the home. Firstly, it protects the inhabitants of a house from high temperatures and cold weather, and second of all, assists to conserve energy. The 3rd function is that it has acoustic properties.
Protection from heat and cold
Insulation keeps you cool in summer time by preventing the sun’s heat from entering the home through the ceiling and getting trapped in the spaces beneath. In winter months it holds the warmth produced by heating devices by stopping it from getting away through the roof. Furthermore, it protects chimneys and fireplaces and can prevent draughts. It may likewise be used to wrap geysers and pipes. Not only does covering of pipes stop them from freezing and subsequently dripping or bursting, it also prevents water from freezing in the piping in winter. In summer months, insulation protects piping from the high temperature, therefore the water that comes out of the faucets will be refreshingly cooler.
Conserves energy
Ceiling insulation prevents heat from dissipating through the roof meaning that you will save on heating bills. Then again, it will help cool your house in summer. Not only will you save money on air conditioning bills but you might not have to make use of this environmentally unfriendly equipment whatsoever.
Acoustic properties
This useful material absorbs sound so it might help insulate living spaces from noisy surroundings.
Apart from the abovementioned functions, ceiling insulation is safe to have in your home as it is made from natural substances like glass and cannot burn. Additionally, it is made from recycled glass products making it kind on the environment. Ceiling insulation also does not contain asbestos which is another point in its favor from a medical perspective and it may prevent mould from growing in the home since it absorbs moisture from showers and cooking while simultaneously preventing humidity and moisture from outside from entering your home.
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