Perlite is a versatile and sustainable mineral that is mined and processed with a negligible impact on the environment. And the green community recognizes perlite-enhanced products-like lightweight insulating concrete roof decks-as a high-performance solution drawn from a natural material of nearly unlimited supply throughout the world. Research suggests that more than 50 percent of expanded perlite worldwide is used by the construction industry. Perlite plays an important role in a wide variety of construction-related uses including: as an aggregate in lightweight insulating concrete and plaster; as a loose fill insulation material for concrete masonry blocks, cavity walls, in residential homes; and in a variety of specialty applications including fireproofing sprays, chimney fills, interstitial floors, acoustical sprays, etc. See our Perlite House PDF to see some of the ways perlite is used in construction.
There are endless possibilities of how versatile perlite is and how it can be used to store and release water, nutrients and other liquids. In this picture, provided courtesy of PVP Industries, a farmer is applying perlite to his soil. Applications of perlite help air and water penetrate more deeply...
From chimney liners, to textured paint and tape joint compound, to ceiling tiles, beverage filtration, pool liners and even your cat's liter box... you might be surprised where you find perlite around the house! Follow this link to see typical applications for this versatile, natural, lightweight,...
Perlite loose-fill masonry insulation offers excellent thermal and fire-resistant properties at an economical cost. It is lightweight and pours easily and quickly without requiring special equipment or skills. Read more at: https:// www.perlite.org/ wp-content/ uploads/2018/03/ perlite-loosefil l-insulation.pd f
This traditional wood-fired pizza/bread oven uses perlite as an insulator to hold and stabilize the heat. Read more about perlite as high temperature insulation at https:// www.perlite.org/ wp-content/ uploads/2018/03/ perlite-high-tem p-applications. pdf.
Many greenhouse operations use perlite soils to enhance root growth for these seasonal favorites! Learn more at: https:// www.perlite.org/ wp-content/ uploads/2018/12/ Perlite-for-Heal thy-Plants.pdf
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