1. What is fiberglass and how does it work for insulation?
Fiberglass, also known as glass wool, is a type of material that consists of extremely fine glass fibers: generally speaking, its production consists in melting the glass at very high temperatures and then spinning it into fibers.
Due to this unique manufacturing process, the fiberglass is featured by porous spaces where air pockets can provide adequate heat flow resistance. Thus fiberglass is an ideal insulation material slowing the spread of heat, cold, and sound in structures, which keeps rooms warm in the winter and cooler in the summer.
It’s worth mentioning that this fiberglass insulation works by limiting air movement, not by stopping it completely.
There are different types of fiberglass insulation, such as fiberglass insulation board, fiberglass insulation pipe, fiberglass insulation blanket, etc. Among them, the most popular types are glass wool blanket that comes either in the form of batts or rolls.
As a professional glass wool supplier, Ecoin offers both loose-fill products for residential applications and also rigid fiberglass duct boards for industrial or commercial applications.
2. What are the common applications of glass wool insulation?
As there are different types of fiberglass insulation, there is also a great variety of applications. In summary, the main usages of glass wool insulation are the following:
Residential applications: Fiberglass insulation is a cost-effective option for many builders and homeowners. More specifically many home builders choose fiberglass batt insulation for their rooms, attics or roof.
As we mentioned before, the glass fiber blanket insulation products usually come in the form of rolls or batts, and this loose-fill fiberglass insulation is densely packed into the cavity. Thus, the fiberglass batt insulation fully fills the wall cavity and limits effectively the air circulation.
Commercial applications: Fiberglass insulation is also a popular choice for metal building systems. The glass wool insulation helps make the building more energy efficient by retaining the desired temperature of enclosed spaces, which helps to develop long-term structural integrity and add years to its lifespan. It’s worth mentioning that the fiberglass insulation boards provide the lowest installed cost per R-value; besides, with various facing solutions, the fiberglass board sheets render a durable and attractive finish.
Industrial applications: Fiberglass insulation offers a lightweight and cost-effective option for many industrial applications, such as fiberglass duct board for HVAC systems, fiberglass pipe insulation wrap for pipes under extreme temperatures, etc. It’s worth mentioning that the glass wool insulation provides moisture resistance, fire resistance additionally for industrial applications.
3. What are the advantages of fiberglass insulation?
The advantages of fiberglass insulation, also known as glass wool insulation are the following:
High R-value: The R-value is the parameter to tell the efficiency of the insulation.
Generally, the R-value of glass wool insulation ranges from 2.2-4.3 per inch, which makes fiberglass insulation a cost-effective option in regard to its cost.
Easy installation: Compared with other insulation materials such as spray foam, etc, fiberglass insulation is much easier to complete. In particular, the fiberglass insulation blankets are usually designed to be the same width as the standard distance between studs on a wall, which makes them very easy to unroll inside the joists and convenient to be fastened.
Moisture resistance: Strictly speaking, the fiberglass can get damp or wet but it never holds or retains the water., which makes it easy to dry off. This moisture resistance makes the glass wool resistant to moisture and less prone to mold growth.
Fire resistance: The fiberglass is also non-combustible, which is essential in many applications, such as fiberglass insulation blankets inside the home’s wood structure, etc. This fire resistance ensures general household safety.
4. Why choose Ecoin as your reliable fiberglass supplier?
Among so many fiberglass insulations manufacturers, why choose ECOIN as your fiberglass supplier? The reasons are the following:
Fiberglass insulation of high quality– For almost 30 years, we’ve been always committed to manufacturing premium-quality fiberglass insulation materials for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Thanks to the complete quality control and testing system, the quality of the glass wool insulation material are guaranteed.
Fiberglass insulation in great variety– As we mentioned before, fiberglass insulation comes in different forms as there are different applications. We offer different types of fiberglass insulation covering almost all insulation demands: glass wool blankets for homes, fiberglass insulation board for metal buildings, fiberglass insulation pipe for industrial tubes, etc.
One Stop Service–With an international marketing team and professional sales teams, we offer a one-stop service for clients from all over the world.
Recognized by worldwide customers–Till now, we’ve established cooperation relationships with customers from over 150 countries, including industrial companies with international reputation and trustworthy material distributors, etc.
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