Polyester
Batts Insulation
Polyester is used in bedding, apparel, medical and food
packaging industry as well as insulation. It has added mineral salts
To resist vermin, insects and fire. It is tested to AS
1530.3
Northern Rivers Insulation has created a safe user friendly, high performance insulation
that is designed to protect your home from the harsh Australian climate.
We are Certified Agents for
Higgins Polyester Batts which are made from polyester, which is comprised of
long chains of synthetic carbon polymers. Higgins Polyester Batts are a lightweight, cost effective insulation
material, which is safe and effective to use. Higgins Polyester Batts are a pure white bonded insulation material
that will last a lifetime.
Higgins Insulation has developed Polyester Batts suitable for the
varied Australian conditions. This cost effective insulation and will reduce heating and cooling cost by up to 50%
annually.
Higgins produce a range of Polyester Batts to achieve a stand alone "R" value to
meet the requirements as set down by the Australian Standard AS3999 while still being competitively
priced.
Polyester Fibres have a wide variety of end uses in fields such as medical, food storage and presentation,
apparel and bedding, and of course, the insulation industry. This evidently demonstrates a high degree of
cleanliness, safety and consumer satisfaction.
Why Choose Polyester?
As more and more Australians consider the possible concerns of fibreglass
materials going into their homes or offices, Architects, Builders and Designers are using safe, soft and easy to
install products such as Polyester. Higgins Manufactures a polyester for many uses in the building industry,
furniture industry and bedding industry. Polyester is a totally safe, user friendly fibre, which is cost effective
and easy to install.
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Thermal Insulation reduces the flow of heat
through structures of the building such as walls, ceilings, roofs and floors. By adding bulk
insulation, the temperature can be adjusted.
Today, when discussing insulation, the first
thought that most will have is the use of an insulation material in a thermal
application.
Man has been using materials - both knowingly
and unknowingly - for thousands of years to keep his living environment comfortable for himself and
his family. Insulation is normally associated with the positioning of a material – normally a
fibrous mat or wadding - which acts as a barrier to the movement of heat through the
bulk.
When designing dwellings or structures all
facets of the building must be taken into account:
The orientation of the building will markedly
effect the requirements the structure has in relation to the insulation. The presence or absence of
shading or overhang etc will have an effect on the level of heat transfer across walls and through
the ceiling.
Large windows, especially on the northern and
western sides of a building, can negate the effects of insulated walls and ceilings. The materials
from which the building walls are constructed will affect the rate of heat transfer and thus the
level of insulation that is required.
The relative levels of external and internal temperatures will
effect the rating of insulation required. Apart from the above, the major entry points for heat
into a building are through the ceiling and walls.
The installation of the correct level of
insulation (see AS2627.1) to the ceiling/roof and the external walls can markedly improve the
livability and comfort levels of a building. In this way, the entry or exit of heat through the
walls, roof, or floor of a building can be significantly reduced, thereby making the inhabitants
more comfortable and saving heating or cooling costs in the process.
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The "R" Value
Explained...
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All thermal insulation materials are rated for their performance in restricting heat transfer.
This rating is expressed as the R Value, and is the measure of the materials resistance to heat
transfer (thermal resistance). It is a guide to its performance as an insulator. The higher the R
Value , the greater to insulating effect.
R Values are expressed using metric units (m2.K/W) where:
•m2 refers to 1 square meter of the material (of a specified thickness).
•K refers to degree Kelvin temperature.
•W refers to the amount of heat flowing across the material in watts.
Products which have the same R Value will provide exactly the same insulating effect as one
another, provided they are correctly installed. Remember, it is not the thickness of the insulation
product that counts; it is the R Value. Some products will resist heat transfer more effectively
and so will have a higher R Rating for a given thickness.
Interpretation of "R" Value
When specifying or purchasing a product based on the "R" Value, care needs to be taken to ensure
the values of competing products are rated under the same circumstances. For instance, is the R
Value an "Added" R Value" or is the value quoted the summation of the system the insulation is
being put into. As a general rule bulk insulation is normally quoted either as a stand alone or
Added R Value, while those products with reflective surfaces are quoted on a system basis.
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