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THERMAL INSULATION IN THE NEW ERA. INSULATION THICKNESS IN EUROPE ROOFS. INSULATION THICKNESS IN EUROPE WALLS. ENERGY LOSSES IN EUROPE ROOFS. ENERGY LOSSES IN EUROPE WALLS. THE NEW REALITY.
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THE NEW REALITY • CO2 emissions increase due to increased energy consumption. • Result is climate change. • Result is even higher energy consumption. • Closed loop effect. • On top of that oil prices increased by 80%.
THE ONLY RELIABLE SOLUTION IS PROPER THERMAL INSULATION • Increased energy consumption in industry due to growth is inevitable. • Decrease energy consumption in housing by efficient thermal insulation.
10% BUILDING ENERGY LOSSES
THERMAL TRANSPORT MECHANISMS • Conduction through material mass. • Convention via gas phase movement. • Radiation.
HOT (lots of vibration) COLD (not much vibration) Heat travels along the rod CONDUCTION THERMAL TRANSPORT
Increased temperature THERMAL TRANSPORT VIA RADIATION
Types of Thermal Insulation Cork Glass Wool EPS XPS
Dry condition / 100mm thick BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS
AplaXFoam Products and EPS BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS
BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS The retained thermal resistance after 18 months on the exterior foundation wall.
BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS How the insulation acts when exposed to moisture.
BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS How insulations acts when exposed to moisture vapors.
BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS How the insulation acts when exposed to freeze - thaw cycling.
BASIC INSULATING MATERIALS • EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE • FIBERS (GLASS - ROCK ) • EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE
XPS – Extruded Polystyrene • Implementation of up to date technology. • Excellent thermal insulation. • Low retention of water and humidity. • High mechanic resistance. • High compression resistance. • Dimensional stability. • Homogeneous density to mass. • Resistance to the action of acids and bases. • Insensitive to temperature variations. • Compatibility to materials used in constructions (cement, gypsum). • Easy to transport, cut and applied. • Self extinguishing properties. • Clean, odorless, non irritating to skin. PROPERTIES STABLE THROUGH TIME
SELECTION OF INSULATION SYSTEM AND MATERIAL • Study and analysis of the total problem. • Selection of the best solution. • Assurance of properties for long time. • Incorporation of all cost affecting parameters.
THE INSULATION OF FLAT ROOFS –INVERSED ROOF • Insulation of flat roof with the traditional method the insulation is under the waterproofing (EPS-STONEWOOL) • Insulation of flat roofs with the inversed roof principal the insulation is above the waterproofing material (XPS)
FAQ FAQ FAQ FAQ FAQ FAQ FAQ • For a facade what should I use: XPS or EPS or stone wool ? • Is polyurethane a bad insulating material ? • Is cellular cement a good insulating material ? • Is stone wool better than XPS as a thermal insulating material? • Is XPS a sound insulating material? • Is stone wool a good sound insulating material? • For a flat roof what thermal insulation should I use ?