Spaceloft Aerogel Blanket Being INstalled on Church Roof in Northern Ireland

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Aerogel is a relatively new material being used in the construction industry. However, the material itself has been used for centuries. Invented in 1931 by American scientist Dr. Steven Kistler, aerogel is a lightweight solid made out of mostly compressed air. The material characteristics include being thin, breathable, fireproof, light-weight, but it's largely known for its ability to be a highly effective thermal insulator - twice the performance of rigid board.

Because it is fairly expensive, the material has yet to become mainstream and is only currently popular for high-end industrial applications. Clients such as NASA has been using it for years; the material is a main component for their space suites and more recently, their Mars Rover Spacecraft. Other companies have been using it to insulating water pipes and oil pipes.

As the price of the material continues to decline, we're expecting the material to one day become the main choice for building insulation. Currently, there two companies offering their aerogel product for commercial use. One company is called Aspen Aerogel and the other is called Thermoblok. According to company executives from Aspen Aerogel, the company has installed its Spaceloft Aerogel Blanket on in buildings across the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Aspen Aerogel offers a wide array of products. For more information regarding specification and pricing of each product, please click here. On the other hand, those who wish to seek more information regarding Thermoblok products and their pricing, please click here.