Roof Insulation is something we should talk in detail when discussing insulation. Thermal barriers is another way to call these protectors from heat and cold in winter and summer. What are the elements or the places of your home that lead to thermal losses in the highest amounts? How much heat can leak through the roof and ceiling? Well, we cover several topics in this article; hence you can get a comprehensive idea of insulation after reading this article. Shall we get started?
Insulation is undoubtedly an essential element that you should invest money in for living a comfortable in your home with your family. Anyway, some homeowners in Australia haven't understood how these thermal barriers work. So, even today; we can find a few homes that are not armed with a reliable thermal barrier. Roof Insulation is a must-have element when considering how heated air behaves. Well, let's discuss it in detail in the next few paragraphs. First of all, let's get to know about all the elements that lead to thermal losses in the highest amounts:

* Walls
Well, these are the elements of your home that covers the most area. So, the highest amount of heat/temperature can leak or enter through the walls via conduction. Conduction is the process of heat transfer via energy transfer from molecules to molecules of substances. As experts in the insulation industry, we can say that about 35% of heat can leak through the walls; hence placing thermal barriers in between the cavity wall structure is highly advisable. What does that mean? Well, having Roof Insulation alone is not sufficient for a comfortable life in your home. When 35% of heat leaks through the walls; how can you maintain the right temperature levels in your home?
* Floors
Another factor that can lead to heat loss and gain via conduction and convection. It is safe to say that about 25% of heat loss can occur through the floor. Winter could be the most challenging season as the floor can get excessively cold; hence walking on it also could be a painful experience for you and family members. Again, you can now understand that Roof Insulation alone can't do the trick when 25% of heat in your home leaks through the floor.

* Doors and windows
Well, doors and windows are essential elements to commercial, residential, and industrial properties, and heat can enter and leak through these elements as well. So, damaged window and door frames can make your home an uncomfortable place as heat and cold can readily enter through these damaged elements. So, even if you have Roof Insulation installed, and if the window and door frames are damaged; the overall efficiency of the thermal barrier will go down. About 15% of heat can leak through doors and windows
* The roof
OK, this is the element that we discuss as the highlight of this article. Anyway, only 25% heat can leak through the roof; hence walls are the elements that lead to heat loss in the highest amounts. Why can heat readily leak through the ceiling or roof? The buoyancy of heated air is the reason behind this effect. Warmer air is lighter; hence rises up to the roof and leak through it, causing unstable temperature levels in your home. OK, let's do the calculation now! 25%+25%+35%+15%=100%. So, to achieve optimal temperature levels in your home for a comfortable life; all these elements should be installed with a thermal barrier. In other words, Roof Insulation alone cannot protect you from winter cold and summer heat.

Can you ignore even one element? The answer is a big NO. For example, what if you install Roof Insulation and ignore the floor? When 25% of heat gain or loss takes place through the floor, can you enjoy a comfortable life in your home? Well, the issue is that to compensate that 25% heat loss or gain via the floor; you will either turn on the heaters or the AC. Which means still you are wasting money on your energy bills. Why would you waste money on energy bills when the most secure and long-term answer is available in your city? It is dead simple. You can save money on energy bills by investing money in Roof Insulation and installing a thermal barrier on all the vital elements we did mention here.

What are the options you got to consider in the insulation market today? Well, the insulation industry in Australia is developing rapidly now. More and more manufacturers have invented new thermal barriers that can fulfill all your requirements including thermal protection and safety. When it comes to Roof Insulation, you can consider blown-in, rigid board, spray-foam, batts, and acoustic batts too. All these insulation types come with unique advantages over others. For example, if your roof structure is hindered by beams and structural elements that run everywhere; installing batts could be a real challenge. Blown-in type will be the best option for you then. Or, if you are worried about insulation getting ruined by mold and wildlife attacks; you can consider rigid panels as bats and rats can't damage these hard and rigid thermal barriers. The best thing you can do is talking to us and get recommendations on what thermal barrier type suits your home the most. We can even send one of our company representatives to your home for an inspection. He/she can recommend you the right Roof Insulation type for your home.

What is the best season for an insulation replacement?
Well, this is a question that many homeowners ask from experts in the industry. Let's discuss summer! Replacing insulation can take a few days; hence doing it in the summer is not advisable as the few days will be a nightmare for your family. Also, the attic or the confined space can get overly heated in summer; hence staying in there can be a dangerous task. The winter, on the other hand; is even worse. Working in the freezing attic will be a challenge for sure. The autumn too can get too cold for you. So, spring is the best season for a Roof Insulation replacement as mild temperatures will not give you a hard time when working in the confined space for a long time.
Some final words
So, Roof Insulation alone can't protect you from cold and heat, and you have understood it by now. You got many options to consider in the insulation market today; hence buying the most-suited product for your home is not a difficult choice. Got any more questions? Call us today for advice and information!