Commercial systems used for insulation
Insulation in commercial systems can be installed in a number of forms:
Non-structural
* Batts (insulation) – e.g. fiberglass, mineral wool
* Blankets (insulation)
* Loose-fill (insulation) e.g. cellulose (may also be wet-sprayed), vermiculite
* Spray foams (insulation) e.g. synthetic polymers
* Reflective Insulation (insulation) e.g. foil-foam-foil
Structural
* Rigid Panels (insulation)
* Structured panels (insulation)
* Straw bale
Batt insulation is the most common at this time, though batts generally allow for more air transfer than other options. Options that seal the wall cavity completely may have some heat loss through studs and joists due to Heat bridging, though this is likely to be a lesser issue than air transfer.
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