We all know the importance of insulating our homes. With energy bills on the rise and the impact of climate change at the forefront of our minds, nobody wants heat from their home to be wasted. Multifoil insulation helps trap the heat to keep your home warm. However, it serves a purpose during the summer months, too, stopping excess heat from entering your home to keep it cool. This means you spend less money running fans throughout the warmer months.

One type of insulation you may have heard about is multifoil, which has a protective layer. High-performance foil insulation reduces heat loss and can bring your energy bills down, but what sets multifoil apart from traditional forms of insulation? Should you install multifoil insulation in your home, and Is it the right choice for your project?

What is multifoil insulation?

Put simply, multifoil is a type of insulation made up of layers of highly reflective foil as well as non-heat-conducting wadding. Whether you are insulating a new build or retrofitting an old one, multifoil is a thin and space-saving option. More energy efficient than many traditional types of insulation, it’s easy to install and has several useful properties, such as:

• The built-in vapour control layer of the product prevents the insulation from absorbing moisture and becoming
  
  damp, keeping it thermally efficient at all times.
• The highly reflective foil surface of multifoil insulation acts as a radiant barrier, reflecting heat back to keep your
  
  home warm in winter and cooler in summer.
• Multifoil can be used on its own or integrated with other types of insulation.
• Multifoil insulation is a thinner solution compared to many traditional types of insulation, making it a space-saving
  
  solution and an ideal fit for retrofitting old properties.
• Due to its thin and thermally efficient design, multifoil can be used in almost all applications: roofs, walls, floors, and
  
  ceilings.

Multifoil Insulation is More Sustainable Than Other Options

Insulating your home correctly boosts energy efficiency and sustainability. Using an eco-friendly product takes it a step further. SuperFOIL offers a range of multifoil products made with up to 40% recycled materials. This sustainable approach, combined with the thin, efficient design of multifoil, minimises product wastage. With a lifespan of up to 50 years, multifoil not only reduces the need for frequent replacements but also supports long-term environmental sustainability.

Choose Your Level of Insulation

As mentioned earlier, multifoil insulation can be used on its own or in conjunction with other traditional insulation types. This versatility, combined with a wide range of thicknesses, allows you to select your preferred level of insulation. If you already have insulation installed or need to insulate a tight space, the thin and efficient multifoil can be added on top, making even the draughtiest old houses warm and cozy.

Multifoil Insulation Has A Long Life Span

When you install new insulation, you want your new investment to last as long as possible. That’s why you should choose multifoil for your roof insulation. With a life expectancy of over 50 years, multifoil insulation lasts longer than many other types of insulation so that you can get the most for your money. It’s worth investing in a quality product to get the best results, and you will soon pay for the difference in your energy bill savings.

Multifoil Insulation Meets Building Regulations

Multifoils are fully compliant with Building Regulations. In recent years, building regulations in the UK have become stricter, with the current requirements demanding highly efficient insulation standards for various elements of a building. For instance, the current standard U-values for roofs in new builds stand at 0.11 W/m²K, for walls at 0.18 W/m²K, and for floors at 0.13 W/m²K. The great news is that Multifoil Insulation provides a great solution for improving overall thermal performance to help meet these higher U-values targets. 

Advanced multifoil products like SuperFOIL SF60 which are only 100mm thick are the highest performing multifoil products available in the market today. With this versatility and efficiency, Multifoil insulation is a perfect choice for meeting building regulations without compromising on performance or space requirements and people are beginning to realise just how ideal Multifoil is!

If you are considering adding multifoil insulation to your home, get in touch with SuperFOIL today; call us on 01636376098 or send us an e-mail at [email protected]. we supply insulation all across the UK and Ireland, get a quote from us.

Our Multifoil Insulation Products Are Certified By:

By choosing multifoil insulation, you could see an increase in performance of up to 15% against traditional forms of insulation.

All SuperFOIL multifoil products are independently tested by notified bodies and third party certified laboratories to comply with relevant UK building regulations for use as part of construction and European regulations such as CE/UKCA. The products are rigorously tested and examined to ensure they meet the standards at all stages and are manufactured to last as long as 50 years. We are also a part of the Quality Mark Protection scheme and the IAA, meaning you are protected when using SuperFOIL products in your project. If you’re interested to learn more, you can view all of our certifications for each product under our ‘Declaration of Performance’ documents on our website.

All of our products are tested in the same way as all other insulation’s within the UK. Our high-performance foil insulation meets building regulations BR443 Part ‘L’ so that you can be sure you are comparing performance on a like for like basis. We believe our multifoil insulation also adds additional performance not covered by standard testing. This is due to the benefits of increased airtightness, which reduces heat loss through convention (such as draughts) and by providing a radiant barrier.