HOW INSULATION IS PLAYING AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN AFRICAN BUILDING INDUSTRY

Insulation plays an important role in designing and constructing buildings that provide protection for humans against the climate. Insulation materials like panels are made of two metal sheets on both sides and in the core the insulation material. Insulation, resistance and durability are what becomes more and more important in the African building and construction industry. The market is developing whereby new buildings get insulated by standard procedure. Thanks to the rising numbers of manufacturers of insulation panels in Africa, the market keeps growing and the construction industry can take advantage of this.

The designs of the insulation materials that are being used in Africa vary per situation. The thickness, width, material properties decide the level of insulation. Thanks to the technical developments and innovative techniques this can become optimized towards every desire. Excellent thermal insulation, soundproofing and fire resistivity make PIR insulation boards very practical for African houses. Manufacturers in for example West Africa can build superior quality insulation panels. Whereby safety of lives and property are aspects that make them extra suitable.

Like every roof of every single building, they need to endure various weather conditions and may get damaged very easily if the quality is not decent. Installing an extra insulation layer towards the building will provide a protective layer.

Insulation techniques for example insulation panels in Africa are becoming increasingly popular thanks to their brilliant features. Installation helps for protection against a wide range of temperatures. Applications or industries in Africa that can get an advantage by using insulation can be for example cold freezer chambers, cold storage, scientific laboratories, hospitals or other busy public places that need a comfortable or controlled climate.

Manufacturers in Africa can provide high-quality insulation materials such as PIR, mineral wool-like Rockwool, sandwich panels, corrugated metal sheets, purlins, GRP, glue polyurethane foam (Dutch: lijm purschuim  ) or XPS insulation etc. Another advantage of installing insulation is that it needs minimal to no maintenance at all.

Residential construction projects around the world have been witnessing significant growth over the past years, owing to factors like the increase of the population growth, migration from rural areas and the growing number of nuclear families.

The Middle East and Africa building insulation industry revenue will bolster 3,23% CAGR by 2027, thanks to the flourishing construction sector backed by private and public investments and the growing hospitality segment. The competition will also rise, among mortgage lenders. Governments that enhance transport, residential and infrastructure projects are going to stimulate the industry even more. Commercial infrastructure is emerging as a big outperformer. The commercial sector aims to attract a higher number of tourists in many countries of Africa. These factors will likely supplement the growth of the insulation market over the upcoming years.

The global insulation market is expected to exceed USD 80 billion by 2026. The proliferating real-estate investments globally is driving the market share. Insulation is done on any surface of a building or construction that improves the properties associated with the structure, including acoustic, fire, and impact resistance. The global climate crisis will lead to more demand for these techniques and materials.

SOURCE: AllAfrica

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