South Africa's industrial landscape faces mounting energy costs and increasing regulatory pressures. Boilers, furnaces and other high-temperature equipment consume vast amounts of energy, leading to escalating operational costs. Over the past three years, the cost of electricity in South Africa has risen by more than 10% annually, placing significant financial strain on businesses.
Everyone needs heat in our houses to not freeze and to have a nice and comfortable indoor climate. How much is needed depends on the outdoor temperature, but also how well the house is about retaining the heat already available.This with heat, insulation and heat transfer is not always easy to understand. Here you will get a quick idea that will hopefully give you an insight into how things are all together.
Stonewool, also known as mineral Wool and rock wool is created by spinning a molten stream of rock, steel furnace slag and recycled materials. Made principally from volcanic rock, it is comprised of 70% natural raw materials including basalt, dolomite and similar rocks, which are generally melted in a cupola furnace with a carbon-containing energy source using optimal energy and environmental protection recovery systems.
One of the ways to save electricity is by installing good insulation in your home. Insulation helps maintain indoor temperatures, reducing the need for air conditioning in summer and heating in winter, which in turn lowers energy consumption and electricity bills. In South Africa, where electricity is primarily supplied by Eskom, high energy costs are a significant concern. Homeowners can mitigate these costs by using energy-efficient insulation like Isover's Aerolite Soft Touch™.
Fire hazards are a serious concern in South Africa, made worse using flammable building materials and a lack of effective fire prevention measures. Cavitybatt™ and Cavitylite® insulation recently achieved an A1 fire rating under the updated South African National Standards (SANS) 53501-1 standards.
Isovers Aerolite® Soft Touch has become the only locally manufactured glasswool insulation to receive the prestigious A1, -S1, D0 fire rating under the new SANS 53501 testing protocol. This certification places it at the forefront of fire safety, offering homeowners unmatched protection.
In the dynamic construction industry, innovative materials that enhance the efficiency and quality of building processes are crucial. Politerm Blu® offers a range of benefits that make it an essential additive for lightweight construction mixes. Here’s why Isover's Politerm Blu® is the superior solution for your next construction project.
The update to the national building regulations, South African National Standard (SANS) 10400 Part T: Fire Protection, provides the framework for application of national building regulations on fire protection to minimise starting of fires in building’s and that in the unfortunate event of fire, lives are saved, property protected, and fires prevented from spreading. It is essential to comply with these regulations to avoid safety and legal consequences.
Thermal comfort is influenced by many factors, such as temperature, humidity, or air velocity. In our approach, buildings must keep the ideal indoor temperature all year, using very little energy.
