Insulation materials and energy efficiency

Abstract

An overview of the materials used in the construction industry in the context of environmental protection and sustainable development has been made. The emphasis is placed on the advantages of thermal insulation materials based on polymer foam. Different types of insulation materials used for indoor or outdoor installation have been studied and evaluated. The composition, structure, production methods and characteristics of the respective products are clarified. A study of the energy efficiency of a single family residential building is presented, in which energy consumption is reduced to 50% using 40 mm sheets of extruded polystyrene.