EPiC database - Aluminium foil insulation

This material is part of the free Environmental Performance in Construction (EPiC) Database. The EPiC Database contains embodied environmental flow coefficients for 250+ construction materials using a comprehensive hybrid life cycle inventory approach.Aluminium is a ductile non-ferrous metal. It is a lightweight metal with an average density of 2 700 kg/m³. It is durable, corrosion resistant, a good reflector of both visible and infrared radiation, and highly recyclable. Aluminium insulation foils provide a barrier to light, infrared radiation and sometimes air, moisture and bacteria, depending on perforation and treatment.Aluminium insulation foil is manufactured by rolling aluminium slabs cast from molten aluminium into a mill for a desired thickness. It is produced into rolls of specific widths and lengths.Aluminium insulation foil is commonly installed in cavities to reflect infrared radiation and trap heat inside or outside of a building (depending on its placement).