Has anyone used Nansulate with success?

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While dry-lining is one of the best solutions for insulating block walls against heat loss, one disadvantage is the extra space it consumes, especially where space is limited, or there are other obstacles.

Nansulate is a thermal insulating paint from nansulate.com, with one Irish distributor. Cost is about €100 per US Gallon - gives 150 square feet coverage, which includes the required 3 coats.

Nansulate is not as effective as dry-lining, but might be an alternative worth considering, where dry-lining is impractical. Has anyone used it on the inside of external walls, and did you achieve any success with it?

James
 
sydthebeat,

Not sure what you mean.

In case any are concerned that I may be promoting a product, I have no connection with the manufacturer, or with the Irish distributor.

I'm a consumer, interested in considering the product for my house in Dublin, but first wanted to get opinions from others, about whether it's effective or not.

James
 
james, your first post sounds very similar to a sales pitch.

But taking you for your word, as a consumer, i would advise you to stay away from any product that does not have proper certification, generally either IAB cert or BBA cert, or european equilivant.

This product states it gives a thermal conductivity of 0.018.
Insulative properties are calculated by the resistance of a material to allow heat to pass through. Its equates to a direct relationship between thickness and thermal conductivity. The fact that this product is applied in thin (micron) coats means that no matter what its thermal conductivity there wont be enough thickness of it significantly reduce heat loss.

for example polyurethane insulation has a thermal conductivity value of 0.023.
60mm is need to meet current minimum regs.
Therefore this product would need to be approx 40mm thick to meet current regs.

without any proper certification, everything elese is just sales speak....
 
sydthebeat,

> your first post sounds very similar to a sales pitch

My work is definitely not in sales, which I've always shied away from - but maybe I've missed a vocation there!

Yes, I understand the maths doesn't add up. Yet, while 'evidence' of its effectiveness is somewhat anecdotal, it does appear to work to some extent - just how well, I was hoping to learn from others.

James
 
the problem is the ability to calculate the results... its the sam for these multifoil products that are out there... they probably do what they claim, but they cannot back it up with accrediated scientific calculations...
 
james, your first post sounds very similar to a sales pitch.
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Did you see Jamesuk profile, here is his website - [broken link removed] - Looks as if he is a freelance computer programmer !!!
 
sydthebeat:

Yes, using such products requires some 'faith', but since they apparently work to some extent, its unfortunate that they are not at least validated by an external testing organisation.

Havealaugh:

You obviously see the funny side of a UK-based Irish programmer, who's interested in improving his home in Dublin. Good for you!

James
 
Havealaugh:

You obviously see the funny side of a UK-based Irish programmer, who's interested in improving his home in Dublin. Good for you!

James
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And you obviously mis-understood my point. I'll re-iterate for you -

Sydthebeat said -

sydthebeat,

> your first post sounds very similar to a sales pitch
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I was merely pointing out that you were a computer programmer (doesn't matter where you live) and not a sales person for "Nansulate".

Simple.
 
Tinker Bell said:
Has anyone any feedback on this product. I've seen their sales vid and it 'looks' alright.
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again, tinkerbell... if it doesnt hav e'proper' certification (iab, bba or european standard) thentheres no proof it does what it says and, as a propfessional, i would always advise people to stay away from it...
 
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