What is aerogel insulation and why use it:

Aerogel insulation is a modern-day transparent insulating material that has a high insulation value. Insulating materials are essential to prevent heat loss or gain from a house or office environment. Though the use of aerogel is not very common, there have been instances where aerogel has been used to insulate skylights. The transparent characteristic of aerogel makes it an ideal insulating material for this purpose.