Good insulation, however, is more than picking the right material. How you install it can ... is it is incredibly flammable and can prove a fire hazard if it is not installed correctly.

Kapton has become an indispensable material in electronics manufacturing ... but when the crew reset the breaker, the charred insulation would catch fire and burn like a fuse, flames traveling ...

Insulation is a key component for home heating and cooling efficiency, which is why it is commonly installed in the walls and ...

Your attic’s insulation plays a big role in maintaining energy efficiency, reducing utility bills, and keeping your home at a ...

Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems, looks at why natural insulation is becoming an essential part of modern ...

Research into alternative bio-based insulation materials is ongoing ... your architect or designer or contractor’s feet to the fire and make sure you’re getting a high-performance building ...

This material is all over the place." A University of Central Lancashire fire test for the BBC of the products used in Grenfell Tower shows the cladding core melting and lighting the insulation.

Kingspan Insulation provided K15 insulation to the London tower block that caught fire in 2017, in which 72 people died. The material was one of two found to be combustible. The company ...