Solaro Shield Multi-Layered Reflective Insulation performs best when installed closest to the warm side of a structural assembly, toward the interior of the building in cold climates and toward the exterior in the hot/wet climates.
Controlling moisture can make your home more energy-efficient, less costly to heat and cool, more comfortable, and prevent mold growth. The best strategies for controlling moisture in your home depends on your climate and how your home is constructed. Proper ventilation with a Solaro Aire Ventilation System should also be part of your efforts to control moisture.
Solaro Shield Multi-Layered Reflective Insulation is not only high quality insulation, but also a hygroscopic vapor barrier and a reflective radiant barrier. This insulation has a water repellent foam core and is perforated to allow the insulation to breath. Having a vapor barrier is essential for moisture control. Solaro Shield helps control moisture levels within the home by preventing water vapor from penetrating through walls, ceilings, and floors. Excessive moisture can lead to mold growth, wood rot, and other structural damage. Solaro Shield Multi-Layered Insulation improves the energy-efficiency of the home by reducing heating and cooling cost and preventing moisture from infiltrating other insulation materials. This well-insulated vapor barrier can help maintain a comfortable indoor environment by preventing humidity fluctuations, which can contribute to a damp or clammy atmosphere. Moisture buildup within walls can create an ideal environment for mold and mildew growth, which can exacerbate allergies and respiratory issues. Solaro Shield helps mitigate this risk, promoting healthier indoor air quality. Moisture infiltration can cause damage to building materials such as wood framing, drywall, and insulation. This vapor barrier acts as a protective shield, extending the lifespan of these materials and reducing the need for costly repairs and replacements. Prolonged exposure to moisture can compromise the structural integrity of a home, leading to wood rot, rusting metal components, and foundation damage. Solaro Shield Multi-Layered Reflective Insulation helps mitigate these risks, preventing the structural integrity of the building.
The thermal resistance of wet insulation is dramatically decreased, and prolonged wet conditions will encourage mold and wood rot.
Moist air reacts differently in various temperature conditions. The temperature and moisture concentration at which water vapor begins to condense is called the “dew point”. Relative humidity (RH) refers to the amount of moisture contained in a quantity of air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air could hold at the same temperature. The ability of air to hold water vapor increases as it warms and decreases as it cools. Once air has reached its dew point, the moisture that the air can no longer hold condenses on the first cold surface it encounters. If the surface is within and exterior wall cavity, the result is wet insulation and framing.