Sustainable Insulation Materials

Benefits of Using Sustainable Insulation Materials

Using sustainable insulation materials in buildings has numerous advantages over some more commonly used products, not only in terms of benefitting the environment but it can also have direct impact on your home/business along with the occupants. Here are some key benefits:

1. Energy Efficiency: The use of sustainable insulation materials help to maintain consistent indoor temperatures, reducing the need for heating and cooling. This leads to lower energy bills and less consumption of fossil fuels.

2. Reduced Environmental Impact: Most of our insulation materials are made (at least predominantly) from renewable resources or recycled materials, which decreases waste and lowers the carbon footprint associated with manufacturing.

3. Improved Indoor Air Quality: Sustainable insulation options typically contain minimal, or no harmful chemicals compared to more conventional insulation materials. This leads to improved indoor air quality. 

4. Durability and Longevity: Many sustainable insulation materials are designed to last, meaning fewer replacements over time and potential long-term cost savings. This is in addition to the fact they they can often be recycled or re-purposed at the end of their lifespan. 

 

Types of Sustainable Insulation

There are many different types of eco friendly insulation materials available that you can consider when looking for sustainable ways to insulate your home:

1. Wood fibre insulation: Made from compressed wood which would otherwise be waste product from the timber industry. View our article post on the manufacturing process for wood fibre insulation.

2. Recycled Cotton Insulation: This eco-friendly insulation utilizes recycled cotton or denim fabric, which not only provides good thermal resistance but the cotton fibres have hydrophilic and hygroscopic properties and have been subjected to anti-bacterial, fungal and flame retardant treatments, making them resistant to dust mites and mould. 

3. Hemp Insulation: Hemp is a fast-growing plant that can (among it’s many uses) be processed into insulation. It offers excellent thermal and sound insulation properties. We stock both hempcrete block and flexible hemp insulation batts in our range. 

4. Sheep’s Wool Insulation: Natural and sustainable, sheep’s wool is an effective insulator that can regulate moisture, preventing mould and mildew while remaining breathable. 

5. Sisal Insulation: Sisal is a natural and tough material which is derived directly from the leaves of a particular plant. The Sisalwool we sell at Unity Lime has been manufactured using a mixture of recycled sacks from the coffee industry (which have been donated from coffee shop owners across the UK) and harvested sisal plants. 

5. Cellulose Insulation: Made from recycled paper products, cellulose insulation is treated for fire resistance and provides excellent thermal performance. 

 

We stock some of the best eco friendly insulation products on the market in the UK today which in addition to be greener alternatives, will give outstanding performance!

Our insulation products can all be viewed here.