Below we discuss the most common thermal insulation materials. What are their good qualities and what Lambda values have these materials? It is important to know that: the lower the Lambda value is, the better the material insulates. Also true is when the insulation materials gets thicker from 5 cm to 10 cm, for example, that we should not assume that the thickness of 10 cm can isolat 2 times better. On the contrary, the thicker the better, but there is a weakening of the thermal insulation value when the same thermal insulation material get's thicker and thicker. For example: a EPS plate of 60 mm has a Lambda value of 0,085 W/mK, an EPS plate of 120 mm has a Lambda value: 0,035 W/mK. Go to our conclusion at the bottom of this page to see what's the best insulation material for now and in the near future! PUR (PU) (Polyurethane) Can be uses as solid plates and as a foam spray. PUR is a plastic material made from oil and has the disadvantage that it is highly flammab...