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STYRISOL® boards are yellow closed cell extruded polystyrene for use as thermal insulation.
ADVANTAGES
STYRISOL® boards meet the following requirements for the insulation of building and construction projects:
Styrisol® as floor insulation
1. INSTALLATION UNDER THE CONCRETE
STYRISOL® insulation boards are placed directly under the flat and stabilised foundation. A PE-foil needs to be put above the
insulation to prevent the mortar from getting between the joints of the boards (creates cold bridges).
2. INSTALLATION ABOVE THE CONCRETE
The surface of the concrete needs to be smooth.
(1) Along the wall a patch strip needs to be placed up to fl oor level.
(2) Between the insulation and the concrete it’s advisable to place a water vapour barrier (avoids cold bridges).
(3) The water vapour barrier has to cover the entire surface. Overlaps need to be joined with adhesive tape.
Concrete with reinforcement
The reinforcement in the concrete is to be placed in the upper part of the fl ooring, the minimum covering is 10 mm.
Steel nets can be used as reinforcement.
The concrete needs to be protected against drying out too soon.
Concrete without reinforcement
It is recommended to limit the surface of the fl oorings to 40 m2.
Underfloor heating
STYRISOL® insulation boards can be used in all standard underfl oor heating systems.
Styrisol® as wall insulation
1. CAVITY WALL INSULATION
To ensure a good installation of the cavity wall insulation, we advise the
following installation:
(1) STYRISOL® insulation boards are being placed with the tongue
upwards, close to one another and on the inner cavity. There has to
be a ventilated cavity of at least 40 mm between the STYRISOL®
insulation material and the cavity wall.
(2) The wall ties, with a maximum spacing of 600 mm, have to be
installed so that no water can penetrate into the inner wall. Extra
anchoring has to be provided at the edges of the walls. On these
anchorings, retaining clips have to be installed to keep the boards
pressed against the inner wall.
(3) Bulging mortar has to be removed to guarantee a perfect joint.
(4) At ground level, a damming layer needs to be applied in the shape of a
triangle. Water is being drained off the open grooves.
(5) All necessary precautions need to be taken in order to ensure a good
junction with the framing around windows and doors. STYRISOL®
insulation boards need to fi t well on the corners the walls.
Any faults in the insulation layer need to be fi lled up correctly with insulating material. It is advisable to protect the walls that are being constructed against all weather influences.
2. INNER WALL INSULATION
STYRISOL® insulation boards are the perfect support for stucco work or mortar layers. The surface of the boards are grooved or waffl ed, this ensures a good bonding.
Installation:
On fl at surfaces, it is advisable to apply mortar all over the boards. Afterwards, the boards need to be pressed tightly on the surface one against the other. On non-fl at surfaces the mortar needs to be applied on the insulation surface in a layer of 30-40 mm with a minimum of six adhesives points per m2. The STYRISOL® insulation boards need to be installed at right angles and square to the surface. At least 60 % of the surface will be covered by mortar after the pressing of the insulation boards. Mechanical attachment: when the surface of the STYRISOL® insulation boards is insuffi ciently adhesive, it would be advisable to install the boards mechanically by specifi c metal or plastic fasteners.
1. CELLAR INSULATION
Calculations show that the most suitable place for installing thermal insulation in heated spaces is on the cold side of the construction.
Installation:
STYRISOL® insulation boards are adhered to the outer side of the cellar wall with an appropriate adhesive (min. 500 g/m2). The cellar wall can be covered with a waterproof barrier. The adhesive needs to be placed at six points on the insulation board. Glueing the boards together is helpful during construction as the pressure of the ground will cause the boards to stay in place. For boards that may be in contact with water for long periods, glueing is necessary. STYRISOL® insulation boards can be installed in combination with most building materials.
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STYRISOL® boards are yellow closed cell extruded polystyrene for use as thermal insulation.
ADVANTAGES
STYRISOL® boards meet the following requirements for the insulation of building and construction projects:
- High thermal resistance
- Minimal water absorption
- high compressive strenght
- Non-perishable
- Resistant to fungus and microbes
- Resistant to vermin and rodents
- Self-extinguishing additive
- Good workability
- Fully recyclable
Styrisol® as floor insulation
1. INSTALLATION UNDER THE CONCRETE
STYRISOL® insulation boards are placed directly under the flat and stabilised foundation. A PE-foil needs to be put above the
insulation to prevent the mortar from getting between the joints of the boards (creates cold bridges).
2. INSTALLATION ABOVE THE CONCRETE
The surface of the concrete needs to be smooth.
(1) Along the wall a patch strip needs to be placed up to fl oor level.
(2) Between the insulation and the concrete it’s advisable to place a water vapour barrier (avoids cold bridges).
(3) The water vapour barrier has to cover the entire surface. Overlaps need to be joined with adhesive tape.
Concrete with reinforcement
The reinforcement in the concrete is to be placed in the upper part of the fl ooring, the minimum covering is 10 mm.
Steel nets can be used as reinforcement.
The concrete needs to be protected against drying out too soon.
Concrete without reinforcement
It is recommended to limit the surface of the fl oorings to 40 m2.
Underfloor heating
STYRISOL® insulation boards can be used in all standard underfl oor heating systems.
Styrisol® as wall insulation
1. CAVITY WALL INSULATION
To ensure a good installation of the cavity wall insulation, we advise the
following installation:
(1) STYRISOL® insulation boards are being placed with the tongue
upwards, close to one another and on the inner cavity. There has to
be a ventilated cavity of at least 40 mm between the STYRISOL®
insulation material and the cavity wall.
(2) The wall ties, with a maximum spacing of 600 mm, have to be
installed so that no water can penetrate into the inner wall. Extra
anchoring has to be provided at the edges of the walls. On these
anchorings, retaining clips have to be installed to keep the boards
pressed against the inner wall.
(3) Bulging mortar has to be removed to guarantee a perfect joint.
(4) At ground level, a damming layer needs to be applied in the shape of a
triangle. Water is being drained off the open grooves.
(5) All necessary precautions need to be taken in order to ensure a good
junction with the framing around windows and doors. STYRISOL®
insulation boards need to fi t well on the corners the walls.
Any faults in the insulation layer need to be fi lled up correctly with insulating material. It is advisable to protect the walls that are being constructed against all weather influences.
2. INNER WALL INSULATION
STYRISOL® insulation boards are the perfect support for stucco work or mortar layers. The surface of the boards are grooved or waffl ed, this ensures a good bonding.
Installation:
On fl at surfaces, it is advisable to apply mortar all over the boards. Afterwards, the boards need to be pressed tightly on the surface one against the other. On non-fl at surfaces the mortar needs to be applied on the insulation surface in a layer of 30-40 mm with a minimum of six adhesives points per m2. The STYRISOL® insulation boards need to be installed at right angles and square to the surface. At least 60 % of the surface will be covered by mortar after the pressing of the insulation boards. Mechanical attachment: when the surface of the STYRISOL® insulation boards is insuffi ciently adhesive, it would be advisable to install the boards mechanically by specifi c metal or plastic fasteners.
1. CELLAR INSULATION
Calculations show that the most suitable place for installing thermal insulation in heated spaces is on the cold side of the construction.
Installation:
STYRISOL® insulation boards are adhered to the outer side of the cellar wall with an appropriate adhesive (min. 500 g/m2). The cellar wall can be covered with a waterproof barrier. The adhesive needs to be placed at six points on the insulation board. Glueing the boards together is helpful during construction as the pressure of the ground will cause the boards to stay in place. For boards that may be in contact with water for long periods, glueing is necessary. STYRISOL® insulation boards can be installed in combination with most building materials.
Download the Styrisol Brochure Now
For more information on Bubble Foam Please Contact Us