Thermal Insulation
Extruded Polystyrene - The System
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), is manufactured via an extrusion process where plastic resin and other additives are combined and extruded through a die. Insulation system reduces the heat transfer through the envelope of a building. The closed-cell structure of extruded polystyrene (XPS) foam imparts excellent long-term strength and durability. Extruded polystyrene has a high resistance to water absorption. Its manufacturing process, combined with intrinsic qualities of the static component thermoplastic material gives it predictable performance and high insulating value. XPS boards are efficient due to their high compressive strength, high resistance to water absorption, moisture penetration and low thermal conductivity.
Roof Insulation:
Roof Insulation mostly known as the inverted roof concept or upside-down roofing, succeeds in insulating both the waterproofing membrane and the slab from extreme thermal stress.
Advantages:
Thermal Insulation Boards have several advantages, amongst are:
- Closed and uniform cell structure
- Extremely low moisture absorption
- Very good mechanical strength
- Long-term high insulation, performance efficiency
- Good dimensional stability
- High resistance to temperature cycling
- High resistance to ageing • Very high resistance to water absorption.
- Does not require a vapor barrier.
- Not affected by cavity masonry wall construction.
- High long-term insulation value.
- Protects the inner walls from condensation.
- Easy to handle, cut and install.
- The boards are specially long to help cover more areas and therefore reduce installation time and cost.
- Available in a wide range of thicknesses.
- It has Tongue and Groove profiles on all four edges to eliminate thermal bridging.
- Does not rot or settle.
- It is extremely cost-effective in cavity wall applications.
- Strong rigid board, not easily damaged
Wall Insulation
Used where existing buildings require insulation, building with special exterior finishes and building with intermittent air conditioning. The Internal lining (Wall fix) can be used either with adhesives or by mechanical fasteners. Cavity Wall Insulation – It is is an advantage where an external brick of any type and finish is required. Also, for any type for air conditioned buildings or GRC panels with adhesive or mechanical fasteners. Exterior Insulation – It is most efficient way of insulating buildings without interrupting structure elements. It can be fixed behind granite or GRC panels with adhesive or mechanical fasteners.
Floor Insulation
Floor finish is particularly important in the hot or cold weather areas, especially where the soil temperature is very high. Good floor insulation helps reduce heat flow through the floor into air conditioned buildings.
