thermal insulation

Rock wool or fiberglass: Which insulates better?

Rock wool or fiberglass: Which insulates better?

In today's article we are going to talk about two of the materials that are most taken into account when performing insulation work. Rock wool or fiberglass? This question is one of the most asked by technicians when doing this type of work, and although both have a similar behavior, sometimes it is very worthwhile to choose one of the two. In general, both materials have similar characteristics and are a great option when it comes to achieving good insulation and, therefore, good energy efficiency in a home. This translates into significant savings that amortize the initial investment in a short period…
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The 8 best sound and thermal insulation materials

The 8 best sound and thermal insulation materials

Whether for a newly built home or to make a reform, you are surely interested in knowing what materials exist to achieve acoustic and thermal insulation. If you know which materials meet these characteristics you can make your decision based on this, and in this article I will explain what materials these are. This way you will narrow your search to only the materials that meet your requirements. What is thermal and acoustic insulation? When we talk about construction, thermal and acoustic insulation refers to the ability of materials to reduce the transfer of heat and sound between the interior and…
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Main advantages of PVC windows

Main advantages of PVC windows

PVC windows are one of the solutions that are being used today, and it is a material that offers great advantages over other traditional and that have been used to date such as wood or aluminum. Our goal will be to analyze the three main advantages of PVC windows, knowing in detail all their most important particularities. But before I see them, I want to remind you of the importance of choosing quality windows. Although PVC is already a leap in the improvement of them, it is important to choose a brand that offers good finishes. If you want to see an…
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How to thermally insulate a house and save

How to thermally insulate a house and save

To protect your home from cold and heat it is best to have a good thermal insulator. Unfortunately in most homes the insulation available is insufficient, so in this post I want to explain the different insulation systems. There are companies specialized in carrying out this type of work. This is the case of Hormuk, a company specialized in the installation of the SATE system on facades. But what is this SATE? We will see this and other methods in more detail throughout the post. SATE System When we talk about the SATE system we refer to an External Thermal Insulation System. Basically…
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Waterproofing façade: calculate your price

Waterproofing façade: calculate your price

Surely, you have heard the famous saying "if water spoils the roads, what will become of the intestines? ", because in a construction the same thing happens. And, both humidity and water leaks are very serious pathologies that affect a building, and not only from the aesthetic point of view, but also from the structural one. Therefore, the waterproofing of facades is a method that avoids all this and, in addition, protects the interior of the houses. Do you want to know how much this improvement costs? Let's look at it in detail. How much does it cost to waterproof a façade?…
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5 ChovA products to improve the quality of your home

5 ChovA products to improve the quality of your home

ChovA is a company from Tavernes de la Valldigna (Valencia) that is dedicated to the manufacture and marketing of waterproofing, thermal insulation and acoustic insulation products. With its range of products, the company seeks to ensure health, energy efficiency and comfort in buildings and homes. Since it offers several solutions, in this post I want to highlight 5 products that you can use in the construction or rehabilitation of your home. In this way you will use top quality materials. Let's analyze them. Self-adhesive asphalt sheet I want to start by highlighting the self-adhesive asphalt fabric with which you can waterproof any exterior surface.…
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Calculate the price of aluminum enclosure for terraces

Calculate the price of aluminum enclosure for terraces

The price of the enclosure of a terrace is very variable, since it depends on the surface of the same, the materials used and the height that we want to glaze. To get a budget adapted to your situation, enter the data in the following calculator. Prices of aluminum enclosures Type of space to close Terraces and balconies Porches Do you want to get a quote from a real company for your specific case? In the sifuient button you can get it. Get quotes for aluminum enclosures for terraces Get up to 4 quotes from real companies in a couple of clicks…
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Types of aluminum windows

Types of aluminum windows

Aluminum is one of the most used materials in window profiles. Its great resistance makes it a great option, since it will withstand the weather for many years. However, it must be detailed that there are several types of aluminum windows. Depending on its construction and the type of opening we will find different characteristics. Let's see how each type behaves in the face of temperature, air and noise. Aluminium windows according to profile Although the material is always aluminum there are two types of profiles: without RPT or with RPT. We call RPT to the Thermal Break . I leave you this post in which…
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