AerogelWrap: Insane insulation, zero demo. Just wrap and save.
What Is It?
AerogelWrap is an insulation sheet made with NASA-grade aerogel to boost energy efficiency without tearing out your walls.
The Problem It Solves
Renovating for energy efficiency usually means gutting walls to replace insulation expensive, messy, and not renter-friendly.
AerogelWrap skips all that. It’s ultra-thin, insanely efficient, and easy to install without demolition.
How It’s a Game Changer
This stuff has 10× the thermal resistance per inch compared to fiberglass.
It’s embedded in a breathable mesh wrap, rolled up like a yoga mat, and stapled behind drywall or floorboards.
What It Looks Like In Real Life
A Helsinki renovation team retrofitted a 3-bedroom home:
- Lined 100 m² of wall area
- $1,200 labor cost
- Conductivity: ~0.019 W/(m·K)
- Vapor permeability: 15 perms
- Fire rating: Class A
- Weight: 1.5 kg per sheet
- MSRP: $45 / sheet
Specs (for the nerds among us)
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Sheet size | 1 m × 2 m |
| Thickness | 9 mm |
| R-value | ~10 per inch |
| Fire rating | ASTM Class A |
| Vapor permeability | 15 perms |
| Price | $45 / sheet |
Limitations & Open Questions
- Still pricier than foam or fiberglass
- Limited long-term data on aging/moisture resistance
- No ICC-ES approval
References
- Solite Materials – Manufacturer homepage
- US Patent App. 15/00578 (Apr 2025)
- Journal of Advanced Building Science – May 2025
- GreenForge VC investment round
Category
Eco & Energy– This one is all about efficient, renter-friendly retrofits.