Insulation - How It Works
Energy Efficiency
In an average Australian home heating and cooling account for
around 38% of energy used.
When your house is uninsulated much of the energy that is
put into heating and cooling your home is wasted as it ecapes
through your walls and ceilings, which means your heater or air
conditioner has to work longer and harder to maintain a
comfortabe temperature inside.
Insulation works by "trapping" air
Heat is lost by convection and
conduction through the walls and roof of a building. EarthWool
insulation ‘traps' air and slows down convection thereby, reducing
heat loss. Knauf Insulation's advanced technology produces very
soft and long strands of wool which "trap" air more effectively to
save even more energy.
By not using heating or air
conditiong as much you can make significant savings.
Compared to an uninsulated home,
you could save up to 48%* of the costs of heating and cooling,
reducing your energy bills as well as adding to the resale
value of your home. For commercial buildings, the savings can
also be significant.
In a building, the larger the temperature difference
between the inside and the outside, the thicker the layer of
insulation needs to be to reduce heat flow.
Read more on the science of
insulation
By adding EarthWool insulation
above minimum building requirements whether in commercial or
residential space significantly increases energy savings, and
enhances the overall quality of your indoor environment.
*Your energy savings from insulation will depend upon the
climate, the type and size of your house, the amount of insulation
already in your house, and your energy use patterns and family
size.