Energy Industry Analysis and Market Trends

Insulation is form of material that retards or prevents the transmission of heat, moisture, shock, electricity, or sound from one item or medium to another. Insulation is important since it lowers energy cost, reduces noise pollution, and increases comfort by maintaining healthy environment. Insulation has become a vital part of the roof assembly and must function in accordance with the membrane and structural deck. There are various advantages of roof insulation. For instance, it reduces gas and electricity bills, keeps house warmer in winter and cooler in summer, helps lower carbon footprint in a home, and reduces noise from outside (e.g. traffic noise, industry noise, etc.). Stringent government environmental norms, tax benefits, and increase in new construction activities across globe are the major factors projected to drive the demand for roof insulation during the forecast period. However, sluggish growth in the construction segment in developed countries and lack of aware...