Whether you’re a designer, builder, homeowner, or policymaker, this new 12-page guide from the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group provides further information on the key benefits of natural fibre insulation to help you understand its value and potential.
Guide contents
- p2. Setting the scene – Why we need insulation, the retrofit challenge and what role NFI has to play.
- p3. Looking beyond U-values – The many roles of insulation… Thermal performance, fire safety, occupant wellbeing, acoustic performance, product sustainability, structural integrity and ease/safety of installation.
- p4. Making a considered choice – Taking into account environmental impacts and biogenic carbon benefits.
- p5. Moisture movement – Understanding the importance of ‘vapour open’ and ‘moisture buffering’ characteristics and why moisture control is especially important for historic buildings.
- p6. What is natural fibre insulation (NFI)? – Different types/forms of NFI, what they are derived from and how they are made. Plus, a note on fire.
- p7. Six reasons to choose NFI – 1) Thermal performance, 2) Thermal mass, 3) Carbon, 4) Moisture regulation, 5) Healthier indoor air quality, 6) Acoustic performance.
- p8. Building with NFI – Natural fibre insulations can be used in a wide range of applications and they are equally suited to both new build construction and retrofit projects.
- p9. Finding the ‘sweet spot’ – Achieving excellent energy savings whilst minimising condensation risk.
- p10. Materials comparison and FAQs
- p11. Case studies
- p12. Further info and links to NFIG members
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The development of this guide has been supported by the ASBP Natural Fibre Insulation Group, a collective of ASBP members who are the leading manufacturers and suppliers of natural fibre insulation in the UK.
