Convection Currents and Wall Washing of Fibre Insulation

Convection currents occur inside walls because fibre insulation, allow movement of air. Air in the cavity next to the interior side of the cavity moves upward as it absorbs heat from the warmer surface. Also air on the cold side moves downward, giving off heat to the exterior surface. This circulation continues as long as one wall surface is warmer than the other.
Wall washing happens when the wind blows against a building and enters the wall through a penetration. As the air travels inside the cavity through fibre insulation it 'washes' heat from interior surfaces, and carries this heat to another side of the building, and out! Air does not move through a Mantle wall, for purposes of this comparison, in even the windiest conditions.
 

 
Superior Sound Insulation

Mantle walls offer you a quieter, more tranquil interior environment. Loud noises outside a Mantle structure will be reduced to a whisper inside the building, if even that.
 

 
Highly Moisture Resistant

Mantle walls/roofs don't need an extra vapour barrier. For below-grade applications, Mantle provides a waterproofing system that ensures a comfortable dry basement. Improved air quality is another benefit as Mantle eliminates the studs and cavities that can hold moisture and foster mould and mildew growth.