3. Insulating materials

3.1 Classification

There are different ways of classifying insulation.

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3.1.1 Depending on their origin

Animal or plant origin. For thermal insulation, only cork is sometimes used, and more rarely compounds based on wood fibers and shavings. These materials are sensitive to the risk of fire, which is strongly discouraged in industrial applications.

Mineral origin. These include glass or rock mineral wools, glass fibers, silicates, ceramics, cellular glass, perlite...

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Bibliography

(1) - BALCKE (H.) - La technique moderne de la protection contre la chaleur et le froid. - Dunod (1935).
(2) - BALLOT (G.) - Guide pratique de l'isolation frigorifique. - PYC-Édition (1972).

Standards and norms

Vocabulary and definitions

Thermal performance of buildings and building materials – Physical quantities and definitions - NF EN ISO 7345 - 2018
Thermal insulation – Vocabulary - NF EN ISO 9229 - 2020

Calculations

Thermal insulation for building equipment and industrial facilities – Calculation methods - NF EN ISO 12241 - 2010
Thermal insulation of heated and refrigerated...

Regulations

Existing buildings

Decree of May 3, 2007 on the thermal characteristics and energy performance of existing buildings (article 22), amended by the decree of March 22, 2017 amending the decree of May 3, 2007 on the thermal characteristics and energy performance of existing buildings (article 4).

Energy saving certificates

Order of December 6, 2018 amending...