South Africa’s mounting energy crisis means that we all need to think of innovative ways to save electricity in our homes. With the increasing cost of energy, and the lack of resources, it’s worth making improvements to your home, which will not only enhance interior comfort without costing you more on electricity, but also add value to your home. This is where ceiling insulation is key.

Aerolite ceiling insulation is a barrier between your home’s interior and the weather outside, helping you keep comfortable all year round. This insulation material is made from recycled glass & sand which is manufactured from glasswool, trapping pockets of air between the fibers and providing excellent insulation against hot and cold temperatures. This process is called thermal insulation. Thermal insulation reduces heat flow out of your home in winter and into your home in summer by up to 30%, helping you save energy and money.

Additionally, Aerolite is now softer and simpler to install providing a more comfortable, easy installation and handling. Aerolite is well known for its non-combustible properties, which means that it does not burn when exposed to fire and will not spread flames or spontaneously combust.

The South African Building Regulations stipulate requirements for different occupancies/ building types, and Aerolite is fully compliant with these building regulations. The product is available in 100mm and 135mm thicknesses. The 50mm thickness is also available and can be used as a top-up.

Aerolite can be compressed to as little as one-tenth of its original thickness. This saves on storage, transportation costs and further reduces environmental footprint. Once rolled out during installation within the ceiling, the rolls recover to its full thickness within 24-48hrs.