Why Polyethylene Is An Ideal Insulative Material
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Polyethene is an incredibly versatile material with a great many uses. This plastic can be crafted into many materials from plastic bags to foam sheeting.
Foam polyethene sheets are also popular in various industries because they have many different applications. It can be a very functional packaging material, it’s used in the automotive industry, it can be practical as flooring, and is even used in construction. Property owners also utilise this material to insulate rooftops or buildings because it has great insulative qualities.
Let’s take a look at what makes these foam sheets so useful when it comes to insulating buildings or other structures.
What is Polyethylene Foam Sheeting?
You have likely already seen polyethene foam as this material is popular for producing things like pool noodles and floatation devices, and it is common in packaging materials. PE foam is made from polyethene thermoplastic and is expanded by adding blowing agents to the plastic to create a closed-cell structure. This closed-cell structure gives the foam a flexible and soft feel and increases the material's volume.
PE foam sheeting is available in many different colours and can also vary in thickness and density. These variations of the foam sheeting are helpful since they increase the range of products and uses for the material.
What Makes Polyethylene Great for Insulation?
These foam sheets have become popular as insulation inside buildings because it has many appealing qualities like the following.
The sheets are very flexible and can bend into any shape. They can also be cut into any shape or size. This flexibility of the sheeting makes it possible to install this type of insulative layer just about anywhere.
It is very easy to cut the sheets to size and they are pretty simple to cut to size and secure to walls, metal sheets, or wooden panelling. PE foam can be secured to any surface if you have the right glue or bonding agent.
PE foam has a closed-cell structure and won’t absorb any moisture. This keeps mould and mildew from growing inside the sheeting, making it a much healthier option for residential properties.
To insulate a building, you will need many sheets of PE foam. Fortunately, these products are affordable, especially compared to other types of insulative products.
The closed cell structure of these foam sheets created plenty of tiny air pockets within the foam sheeting. These air pockets create a barrier between different parts of the building. The air pocket barrier does a great job of preventing heat transfer through the sheets. This is exactly what makes it such a good building insulation material. These sheets will prevent the loss of warmth from your home or can help keep the interior cooler during the summer since the temperature cannot easily transfer through the PE barrier.
Different Insulative Uses for Polyethylene Sheeting
As an insulative material, PE film can be used in all sorts of buildings and industries. The sheets are very popular as an under-roof lining and can also be good for lining and thickening your ceiling. PE foam is also often used inside walls and can also be placed as an underlay for floor materials. You can also use sheets of PE foam to insulate pipelines or to perhaps keep the boiler tank of your home warm for longer.
Buy Quality Polyethylene
At Gardiner Australia, we offer a wide range of foam sheeting products including some of the best PE foam sheets you will find in Australia. Contact our team and we will be happy to assist you with as many of these products as you could possibly need.