It reflects 97 per cent heat from the source itself and has a long life, durable material and it’s quite an eco-friendly material, says Ashok Kumar Sharma, CEO, Macmillan Insulations India Pvt Ltd.

What are some of the pre-requisites to ensure reflective insulation systems to work properly?

The main source of discomfort to occupants of a building/shed/shelter is the heat radiations from the hot roof. The roof temperatures are well above sixty degree Celsius while outside ambient temperature exceeds forty degree Celsius in most of the Indian sub-continent during summer months. The reflective insulating foil should be installed below the roof. An air gap of about 20 to 25 mm between the roof and the foil is a pre-requisite.

What is the criteria of product selection, what are some of the product certifications one needs to look at?

Here are the major criteria and advantages of thermal insulation and they are as follows:

• It is fire retardant and will not support combustion or the spread of flames.
• Non hazardous- It is user friendly and non-toxic. And it doesn’t pose any health hazard.
• Virgin material and no water absorption does not support in creation of fungus or pests. It can be used in food and pharmacy industry or any industry as it is hygienic.
• Manufactured with pure aluminium foil reflects more than 97 per cent of solar heat. • It maintains a comfortable temperature inside of the building/shed/shelters by reflecting 95 per cent of radiated heat and thus making inside working atmosphere comfortable.
• Economically priced as compared with other insulation products.
• Effortless and quick installation on all types of roofs in warehouses, maintenance free. • Low transportation, storage and handling cost.
• Environment friendly – Green Star Compliant for zero Ozone depleting potential.
• Light material with heavy weight performance.
• Approved by Department of Defence, Government of India. And it is installed in shelters, air force hangers.

Considering we have three different seasons, what factors make roofing and insulation materials resistant to different climatic conditions?

Heat reflective foil is a suitable product which could be used for all the seasons. Roof insulation is not a luxury but a necessity these days.

What are some of your best-selling products in the roofing and insulation category?

Heat reflective foil is the best material as it is lighter and has all the properties. It reflects 97 per cent heat from the source itself, has a long life, durable material and it’s quite an eco-friendly material. The radiant heat barrier FlameStop 138 stops the radiant heat at the source only and helps in reducing with roof insulation, making the inside working atmosphere comfortable. Hence productivity increases.