There are 3 types of insulation :
These 3 ways of isolating allow to reduce considerably
(if to use at the same time) the thermal losses in reducing thermal bridges and in conserving the heat.
There are several types of insulation with different thermal resistance depending on the material.
Material
(for 100mm of thick)
Thermical Resistance
Rth = 1/(m².K.W)
Price
(€/m2)
Glass Wool
3,12 at 2,50
8,60€
Extruded Polystyrene
3,57 at 2,86
7,42€
Rockwool
2,86 at 2,38
7,75€
Wood Fiber
2,70 at 2,17
25,60€
Hemp Wool
2,50 at 2,08
14,10€
Inertia is used to reduce temperature variations from the inside to the outside