When one talks of insulation it could refer to insulation of your power cables as well as insulation of your home. Having efficiency in both the systems go a long way in reducing your energy bills.

As far as the power cables are concerned it has to be ensured that there is no occurrence of current leakage to earth from the several supporting points of power lines. Moreover, safety of the personnel involved in repair work has to be also ensured. This is taken care of insulation materials such as heat shrink boot, dock pile cap and many others.  These materials also protect the underlying equipment from abrasion.

The advantages offered by use of these products can be summed up as:

• Reduced energy costs
• User safety
• Resistance to abrasion and impact
• Customized products to suit your requirements

Now let us turn to the insulation system for your home and the materials involved in it.

Heating and cooling of your home accounts for maximum energy consumption at your end. The areas where you need to focus on insulation in the descending order of priority are the walls, roof, windows, doors and lastly the floors. The money saved through proper insulation will depend upon various factors such as the size of your home, the period of use and the type of insulation used.An efficient system of insulation is important for your home because of the following advantages offered:

• Reduced energy costs:You end up spending a lot on energy bills due to improper insulation of your home. This occurs due to precious heat transfer. In addition to increased energy costs you put a strain on your air conditioner or your heater too.
• Enhanced comfort and decreased noise pollution: Your cooling and heating equipment works efficiently if you have a proper insulation system in place. Additionally insulation filters out unwanted noises from entering into your room due to its sound absorption qualities. This enhances your comfort.
• Healthy environment, healthy home: Fibreglass insulation eliminates the possibilities of mildews or molds from growing on the walls, ceilings or ducts of your home. It offers a healthy environment and in turn a healthy family.
• Reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and reduced energy use: Efficient insulation systems lead to lowered emissions of greenhouse gases and efficient energy consumption

Insulation can be of two types:

• Bulk insulation
• Reflective insulation

Bulk insulation prevents transfer of heat from your home to the outside environment thus retaining heat inside during the winter and pushing it out in summer. It is in the form of boards, rolls and batts and comprises of polyester, glass wool, recycled paper or natural wool. Reflective insulation is useful in hot climates to deflect radiant heat from your home. It comprises of a shiny aluminium foil which is laminated onto plastic or paper.

However, it is very important to get the required insulation products from a reliable source so as to ensure the quality aspect. A reputed source stocks products that are tested and meet the standards that are set by regulatory authorities.