Types of Insulation

New Types of InsulationInsulation consists of a variety of materials and comes in many forms. These include fibrous insulation, foam insulation, insulated panels, straw panels, and insulating masonry products, as well as specialized devices to aid proper insulation techniques. Alternatives to conventional fiberglass, cellulose, and mineral wool are constantly being explored and introduced to the market place. These new types of insulation serve different needs. The following describes the new insulation types without manufacturer or product name unless it is needed to convey an adequate description. In order to convert English (Imperial) unit R-values into metric (International System units, or SI) equivalents, you can use the conversion factors listed before the bibliography.