Category: Roof Insulation Blog

Did you know that roof insulation is one of the best investments for any home? Installing high-grade roof insulation in the roof space will improve indoor temperature 4 – 8 degrees in summer and winter.

Roof Insulation Benefits

Improves indoor temperature in summer and winter.
Saves energy on heating and cooling.
Home comfort in a roll.
Reduces the impact of noise pollution.
Recover the cost of insulation in two to three years on energy saving alone.

Types Of Roof Insulation

There are three main types of roof insulation.

Roll Form Insulation Products

Aerolite Insulation
Knauf Ecose Insulation
Polyester Isotherm Insulation
Think Green Insulation (Low Grade)
Glasswool insulation

Blow In Loose Fill Insulation

Think Pink Blow In (Not Recommended)
Glasswool Blow In (Not Recommended)
Cellulose Blow In (Not Recommended)

Spray Foam Insulation

Spray foam insulation is not popular in South Africa.

April 6, 2022 Roof Insulation Blog

Roof Inspection Before Buying A House

As you’re likely familiar, without ozone, all life on earth would be insanely hard to sustain for a reasonable period of time. Everything on it would suffer from a lack of, there we say, roof. With this analogy, we’ve come to our main point. The roof is a crucial part of your new home. Hence, accurately evaluating it when buying a house is a necessity. Luckily, it’s alleviating that you don’t have to do the whole “roof inspection before buying a house” ordeal on your own. Inspection by someone experienced If you’re uncertain about doing it by hand, it’ll be helpful to hire professionals that have experience in all things related to real estate construction, including roof inspection. Finding a local expert is always a better choice as they’ll intuitively know, amongst other things, to recommend certain things rather than others based on environmental factors. That being said, it’s advisable

April 17, 2020 Roof Insulation Blog

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September 26, 2019 Roof Insulation Blog

Aerolite TEL Fiberizing Technology

As insulation products have evolved over the years, the energy-saving benefits have improved substantially. With Think Pink Aerolite being one of the oldest forms of roof insulation, we would expect them to lead the charge in improving thermal insulation benefits. For this reason, Aerolite has developed the TEL Fiberizing Technology making the Aerolite Insulation one of the most advanced roof insulation products.

September 22, 2019 Roof Insulation Blog

A Guide to Choosing the Right Ceiling Insulation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Do you notice that no matter how much weatherstripping you put on your home, it still feels drafty in the winter? Do your energy bills seem high, and are you always running the heater to try to stay warm? If this sounds familiar, you may need to install more ceiling insulation. Inadequate ceiling insulation can drive your energy bills up in the winter and make your house a lot less comfortable. When you’re installing ceiling insulation, there are a few options you’ll have to choose from. Read on to learn more about how to choose the right ceiling insulation for you. When to Install Ceiling Insulation Most of the time, unless you’re building your own house, your attic will already be insulated. But depending on where you live, the insulation you have may not be enough to keep your house warm. About 25 per cent of your home’s heat is lost through

September 11, 2019 Roof Insulation Blog

DownLight Hazards With Insulation

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Down Light Hazards are a problem in many homes. The holes for the Down Light are then marked and drilled. One will often drill through, and unfortunately, this will have to be the home of the downlight. This could mean the light is under a beam or through a baton. This becomes a problem as the heat generated from a 40 watt or 50 watts Down Light. It can reach up to 250 degrees. In some cases, even as much as 320 deg c. This can also become a problem as the Down Lights that are so close to the timber with the sawdust can be very close to the ignition point. If the Insulation is covering the down Lights, it could become a fire hazard. As the heat over the timber will potentially catch on fire as a result of heat being stored. The Insulation won’t burn, but the