Pros and Cons of Fiberglass
For all the innovations that abound in electronics, clothing, home furnishings, and cars, it may come as a surprise to learn that fiberglass is still going strong, with new applications arising in the aerospace and construction industries. Spray foam insulation is lightweight and durable, yet also flexible enough to mold into various shapes and forms. It’s also noncombustible, adding a safety factor that makes it a great choice for home insulation and even some exterior doors.
Fiberglass is a composite material, meaning that it’s made of tiny glass fibers embedded in a resin matrix. The resulting combination is a lot like plastic, but it’s much stronger and more resistant to corrosion and damage than pure plastic. That’s what allows it to be used in a wide variety of industrial products, from aircraft to equipment shelters to water pipes.
Pros and Cons of Fiberglass Insulation
The exact ingredients that go into the making of fiberglass will vary by manufacturer, but there are a few key items: limestone, silica sand and soda ash. From there, the mixture is heated to melt the materials and create a liquid that’s then spread thinly into sheets or blown into long fibers.
Once the wispy fiberglass is shaped and reinforced with resin, it can be turned into just about anything. The type of resin used will again depend on the purpose of the fiberglass and what properties are desired. For example, a fiberglass that’s designed to be transparent will have high-alkali boron oxide content. Those types of fiberglass are usually used for things like boat hulls, aircraft parts and automotive bodies.
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