Are you deciding which insulation option is best for your business or home? Let us look at insulated panels vs. traditional insulation: what is the difference?

It has long since been said that structural insulated panels offer many advantages over traditional insulation methods. It all comes down to achieving the best possible thermal performance. Over the years, various insulation applications have been used in structures, with different levels of effectiveness. Our Cool Maintenance team manufactures insulated panels that ensure cost savings, lasting performance, and energy efficiency.

So, let’s consider insulated panels vs. traditional insulation: what is the difference? Insulated panels combine structural support and thermal insulation in a single unit, or for cold and freezer rooms. Traditional insulation only provides thermal resistance and must be installed separately inside walls, ceilings, and floors. When it comes to building towards your vision and the future, insulated panels are the superior choice.

Key Differences:

Structure: Our Insulated sandwich panels have an outer layer of pre-painted galvanised steel sheeting and a polystyrene core. The steel provides strength and durability, and the polystyrene ensures thermal insulation. With panels providing the structural element, no extra framing is needed to build walls and roofs. This is the ideal option for homes, buildings, and warehouses. Traditional insulation refers to the fibreglass, foam, or wool that gets installed within wall cavities or ceilings/floors. This works best for retrofitting older buildings.

Installation: We deliver prefabricated insulated panels in custom lengths of up to 15 meters. The density and thickness of panels depend on your exact needs. These panels are easy to fit together and fix to building frames, which saves you time and reduces labour costs. Traditional insulation is manually installed in the cavities of walls and/or ceilings. The process is a slow one, as cutting, fitting, and sealing are done meticulously to avoid any gaps that affect performance.

Thermal Efficiency: Even indoor temperatures can be easily maintained using insulated panels. They have high R-values per inch, resulting in strong insulation with less material thickness. Cold spots and thermal bridges are eliminated thanks to consistent insulation and a steady flow of temperature stability. This is why so many cold rooms, warehouses, and energy-efficient buildings choose insulated panels. Thermal insulation performance is largely dependent on the thickness, type, and density of the material used.

Durability: Insulated panels are resistant to moisture, mould, and pests. The outer layers and sealed construction protect the insulated core from potential physical or environmental damage. Although insulated panels are more costly upfront, you may end up spending more in the long run on traditional thermal insulation, which is prone to sagging and absorbing moisture. This decreases effectiveness and leads to more frequent replacements. There are also many top benefits to using sandwich panels for energy efficiency, which make a difference in future spending.

 

As experts in cool maintenance for cold rooms, freezer rooms, and more, you can count on us. Our team of experts provide insulated panels manufactured to your requirements. CONTACT US today to get started.