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At first glance, a granny
flat may look like just another downsized home that’s still complete with a
fully furnished living room, dining area, bedroom and even a walk-in wardrobe.
But behind those walls and ceilings are some of the most advanced materials
that keep us comfortable during the heat of summer or the cold of winter. Want
to know more about insulation? Read on to appreciate these invisible workings
and how they make you feel comfortable while at the same time, help you save on
utility bills.
No matter how advanced or affordable an insulating material is,
the process by which it shields a building from the external heat energy is
always done in two ways: reflective insulation and bulk or thermal insulation.
Highly reflective materials mirror back radiant energy, thus
shielding anything behind it from the external heat source. And whatever little
heat energy that penetrates through is taken care of bulk insulation, which
works when air pockets inside a material prevent heat from penetrating further.
Foams are a good example. For hard, solid objects like wood, they may not be a
good heat reflector, but they are great examples of poor heat conductors. So
wood keeps a building fairly cool even during extremely hot weather conditions.
Other materials that offer good bulk insulation are natural
or synthetic fibers because they allow more room for air to pass between the
strands.
Fire retardant polystyrene foam, on the other hand, has also
become a popular insulation material because it offers slow thermal transfer.
In any building, the
walls only come in second when we talk about the surface area most exposed to
sunlight. The roof does most of the shielding and protection you need from the
harsh radiant heat. To maximize your granny flats perth roof’s insulating performance, use
bright-colored paints to reflect back as much radiant heat as possible. But make sure to use only those approved by
your building regulations as some paints exude too much glare that can
sometimes be too distracting to neighbors adjacent to your flat.
You can also improve your roof’s insulating properties by
inserting foam sheets between the ceiling and the roof. Most of the time,
professional help does all the works quickly and safely. So call your Granny Flats Perth for the
installation.
Now that you've read the basics of insulation, it pays to
spend a little more time to discuss your options with your contractor to make
sure every stage of the construction is accomplished as planned.
For more Information
Phone: (08) 9397 0963
Address: 630 Armadale Road Forrestdale WA 6112
Fax: (08) 9397 0956
ABN: 51 079 433 471
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