Versione testuale Ediltec<title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" /> <meta name="description" content="EDILTEC®, was established in 1988 and over the past 20 years it have become a qualified and efficient organization offering top-performance products in the residential and industrial thermal insulation sector. EDILTEC® is a leading company in Italy with the widest range of products. It has a widespread presence across Italy and Europe thanks to its many production sites and branches. EDILTEC® is continuing its growth both in terms of quantity and quality thanks to the close cooperation of its team of expert professionals who can boast extensive experience in their market of reference and are always looking for new and optimal solutions to the sector's challenges. 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When insulating non-treadable flat roofs, extruded polystyrene is normally used for its high compressive strength, almost no water absorption, and high resistance to frost/defrost cycles. Generally, in this type of roofing, there is a layer of washed gravel (16 - 32 mm) laid on top of the insulating layer. It is used both as finishing and to protect the extruded polystyrene boards against UV rays and wind. The drainage layer is to be laid by starting from the farthest point of access to the roof and covering the entire surface. It is recommended that the drainage layer be at least as thick as the insulating layer and anyhow no less than 5 cm thick. The weight of the gravel also contrasts the buoyancy of the insulation boards. It is also recommended to lay a separating layer made of non-woven fabric, for instance, as a filter between the extruded polystyrene and gravel. The concrete slab is duly waterproofed and the laying surface is leveled with a roll of expanded polyethylene. The <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBT</strong>boards can be laid on the sheathing without any need for adhesives. There is no need for vapor barrier because there is no forming of condensate.</p> <p> <strong>Washout:<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">In this type of application, thermal insulation is exposed to bad weather and rainwater, which, as it runs off the roof, reduces the thermal insulation value. During planning, a coefficient is to be applied to take this into account.</span></strong></p><br /><hr><h1>TREADABLE INVERTED ROOF OR FLAT ROOF</h1><div> <p> In this type of inverted flat roof, like any other inverted roof, the waterproof membrane is laid below the thermal insulation so that the insulating layer can protect the waterproofing and underlying structure over time. This type of roofing is treadable and the finish consists of cement or ceramic tiles laid on mortar. When insulating inverted flat roofs, extruded polystyrene is normally used for its high compressive strength, almost no water absorption, and high resistance to frost/defrost cycles.<br /> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: a coating of lightweight mortar with a minimum gradient of 1%is applied on the roof's concrete slab. The waterproofing membrane is laid on the coating. It is then either fastened or welded according to the manufacturer's instructions. <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT</strong> extruded polystyrene insulation boards are then laid trying the cover the entire surface of the roof. We recommend laying roofing felt (layer of non-woven fabric) of a weight of at least 100 g/m² between the insulation boards and waterproofing layer to avoid the risk that they glue together. Non-woven fabric, preferably white, is laid on the insulating layer followed by a layer of reinforced mortar at least 4 cm thick to ensure better gripping with the finishing tiles.</p> <p> </p> </div> <br /><hr><h1>CARRIAGEABLE INVERTED ROOF OR PARKING ROOF</h1><p> A parking roof is a type of carriageable inverted roof characterized by high operating load values.In this solution, it is important to determine the action of accidental, dead and dynamic loads and adopt the appropriate measures. The paving must be laid according to the state of the art. The recommended thermal insulation is <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBT 500</strong>, which, thanks to its high compressive strength of 500 kPa, is laid, as in the case of all other inverted roofs, on top of the waterproofing layer. Before laying the load-distribution layer, a layer of kraft paper or another material is to be applied to prevent the concrete from penetrating between the extruded polystyrene boards. A reinforced concrete bed is then laid. Its thickness is to be calculated considering the expected loads (at least 8 cm). The carriageable surface layer is to be designed for vehicle traffic and made of cement-based screed. A parking roof is like the one illustrated in the figure: the load rests on the surface and it is distributed over area A called "path". The cement layer of the paving above distributes the load to the underlying layer at a 45° angle hence affecting a larger load area on the insulating layer called B. The load in kg/cm<sup>2</sup> applied in area A is hence greater than that weighing on area B, namely the insulation, based on the A:B ratio between the two surfaces.A safety coefficient must be taken into account for static loads.</p><br /><hr><h1>GREEN ROOF</h1><p> In this type of inverted flat roof, like any other inverted roof, the waterproof membrane is laid below the thermal insulation so that the insulating layer can protect the waterproofing and underlying structure over time. Green roofs are built when you need a green covering either for esthetic or environmental reasons. Garden roofs can pose hygrometric and static problems if special attention is not paid to these aspects during the design phase. Good thermal insulation fit for the purpose is absolutely necessary. In particular, the inverted roof allows for the preservation of the waterproofing membrane's quality and properties over time.When insulating inverted flat roofs, extruded polystyrene is normally used for its high compressive strength, almost no water absorption, and high resistance to frost/defrost cycles. <br /> <em><u>Laying: </u></em>a coating of lightweight mortar with a minimum gradient of 1% is applied on the roof's concrete slab. The waterproofing membrane is laid on the coating and then fastened or welded according to the manufacturer's instructions. The <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT</strong> extruded polystyrene insulation boards are then laid on top of the waterproofing membrane trying to cover the roof's entire surface. We recommend laying roofing felt (layer of non-woven fabric) of a weight of at least 100 g/m² between the insulation boards and waterproofing layer to avoid the gluing of the <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT</strong> boards to the waterproofing. A drainage layer of gravel is laid on the insulation boards. If the particle size of the drainage layer is smaller than 10 mm, a filtering layer is to be laid as well to further protect the insulation. The roof is completed by applying the adequate quantity of soil or humus on the gravel layer depending on the type of vegetation to be planted.</p><br /><hr><h1>THERMAL INSULATION FOR HOT FLAT ROOFS UNDER BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE</h1><p> The "hot roof" type is made with bituminous or synthetic membranes, but the thermal insulation is always laid under the membrane. The advantage of this solution lies in the fact that is well known and has been widely used for a long time thus reducing any possible errors. The insulation is always protected by the waterproofing and its characteristics and performance are preserved at length without any washout effect. <br /> <br /> The type of insulation required in this type of application must have the following characteristics:<br /> <strong>- </strong>excellent insulation properties<br /> <strong>- </strong>good compressive strength<br /> <strong>- </strong>resistance to heat<br /> <strong>- </strong>resistance to solvents contained in bitumen</p> <p> The most suitable product for this type of application is undoubtedly rigid expanded polyurethane. Please bear in mind that extruded polystyrene and expanded Styrofoam CANNOT RESIST to temperatures over 80°C that can be reached not only during laying, but also in operating conditions. Special attention is to be paid when laying these products in contact with artificial and bituminous membranes with a high content of plasticizers and solvents. Fiber products DO NOT HAVE adequate resistance to humidity to ensure constant performance over time. Fiber products DO NOT HAVE adequate compressive strength resistance to humidity to ensure constant thickness and resistance to treading over time. Expended polyurethane panels are the optimal solution for this type of application. <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>SB</strong> is especially recommended for flat roofs under bituminous membrane and ensures best possible adherence to the waterproofing layer. </p> <p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Laying<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">The extrados of the slanting concrete slab (at least 1% gradient recommended) is to be cleaned by removing any cement clots that may alter the levelness of the laying surface and any differences in height are to be leveled. A hand of primer is to be applied as well in case of surface scrubbing. Once the slab is ready, a vapor barrier is laid to avoid that it can penetrate from the inside and to prevent the risk of condensate inside the insulating material. In applications with non-ballasted coating, the barrier must be glued to the covering. The vapor barrier must be resistant to the penetration of water vapor greater thanor at least equal to that of the waterproofing layer. The <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>SB</strong> expanded polyurethane boards are then laid after the laying of the hot bitumen only on the surface of the single panel being laid (to avoid the cooling of the bitumen. The recommended quantity of bitumen is 1.5-2 kg/m<sup>2</sup>). A separating layer and waterproofing bituminous membrane are applied on the polyurethane panels. The membrane is to be heated on the bitumen-coated glass fiber coating the panel, which quickly melts making the laying of the upper membrane much faster. A slated membrane with polyester fiber reinforcement is applied to finish. The slated membrane protects the coating, improves weather resistance and reduces the need for maintenance to a minimum. <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>SB</strong> is easy to lay because it is lightweight and easy to handle: we recommend fitting the panels with staggered joints.</span></span></p> <p> <strong>Advantages:<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">- Fast laying.<br /> - Perfect adherence to membranes and coatings.<br /> - Great stability and duration over time.<br /> - Compressive strength and high thermal insulation.</span></strong></p> <p> The coating at sight is applied directly on the insulating layer either by total adherence, controlled semi-adherence or mechanical fastening and finished with self-protected membranes or reflecting protection applied subsequently. In some cases, thermal variations may cause lesions to the coating and affect bonding with the insulation and underlying layers. Adherence between the coating, vapor barrier and insulation panel must always be greater than that between the panel and coating.</p> <p> <strong>Warnings: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">If operating conditions are especially severe, diffusion layers are to be laid. They consist in thin perforated membranes that direct to the diffusers the water vapor from the inside or located below the coating during laying. It is fastened by points on top of and/or below the <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>SB</strong> boards compensating the structural tensions or dilations due to thermal variations in the membranes.The installation of single or double diffusers to dispel the vapor that condensates on one or both sides of the insulation boards.</span></strong></p><br /><hr><h1>THERMAL INSULATION FOR HOT FLAT ROOFS UNDER SYNTHETIC MEMBRANE</h1><p> The "hot roof" type is made with bituminous or synthetic membranes, but the thermal insulation is always laid under the membrane. The advantage of this solution lies in the fact that is well known and has been widely used for a long time thus reducing any possible errors. The insulation is always protected by the waterproofing and its characteristics and performance are preserved at length without any washout effect. <br /> <br /> The type of insulation required in this type of application must have the following characteristics:<br /> <strong>- </strong>excellent insulation properties<br /> <strong>- </strong>good compressive strength<br /> <strong>- </strong>resistance to heat<br /> <strong>- </strong>resistance to solvents contained in bitumen</p> <p> The most suitable product for this type of application is undoubtedly rigid expanded polyurethane. Please bear in mind that extruded polystyrene and expanded Styrofoam CANNOT RESIST to temperatures over 80°C that can be reached not only during laying, but also in operating conditions. Special attention is to be paid when laying these products in contact with artificial and bituminous membranes with a high content of plasticizers and solvents. Fiber products DO NOT HAVE adequate resistance to humidity to ensure constant performance over time. Fiber products DO NOT HAVE adequate compressive strength resistance to humidity to ensure constant thickness and resistance to treading over time. Expended polyurethane panels are the optimal solution for this type of application. Synthetic coatings are blends of resins mixed with plasticizers, stabilizers and pigments produced by extrusion, calendering and spreading. The structure can either be homogeneous, stabilized and reinforced or even fiber-reinforced. The use of a synthetic membrane at sight requires the use of anti-UVA additives. The polyurethane panels can be laid dry or with compatible additives; the synthetic membrane must always be left free from the insulation. The joints between the coating’s components are achieved by hot welding or with solvents. The various layers can be laid dry in case of ballasted coatings.When dry laying is not recommended, the coating can be fastened mechanically or glued with adhesives. Hot bitumen is one of the most widely used. A quantity of about 1.5-2 kg/m<sup>2</sup> is spread evenly on the surface to be bonded. The separation layers (non-woven fabric of about 500g/m<sup>2</sup>) inside the package protect the vapor barrier, normally composed of a polyethylene sheet and synthetic coating, against the roughness of the laying surface and abrasions caused by the ballast layer. <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>VV</strong> expanded polyurethane panels with glass fiber supports are the recommended type of insulation for this type of application, because they ensure good compressive strength values, excellent thermal insulation values and resistance to the high temperatures that develop under the membrane both during laying and service life.</p><br /><hr><h1>HOT GREEN ROOF (TRADITIONAL GARDEN ROOF)</h1><p> This type of hot or traditional flat roof is obtained by applying the waterproofing on the insulating layer. In order to avoid hygrothermal problems, besides using a vapor barrier, a good drainage system is to be used to dispel water vapor.This type of roofing is used when creating roof gardens with any type of plant either for esthetic or environmental purposes.Garden roofs can pose hygrometric and static problems if special attention is not paid during the design phase. Good thermal insulation is essential.</p> <p> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: a coating of lightweight mortar with a minimum gradient of 1% is applied on the roof's concrete slab. A vapor barrier is laid on this coating following by the <strong>POLIISO<sup>®</sup> SB</strong> expanded polyurethane insulation panels, which are applied trying to cover the entire roof surface. The insulation panels must be fastened to the hardcore with hot bitumen. A separating layer and waterproofing bituminous membrane are applied on the polyurethane panels. A root barrier membrane is applied to finish. If the drainage layer has particles with a diameter of less than 10 mm, a filter layer is to be applied to protect the waterproofing against abrasion by the drainage layer and soil. The roof is completed by applying an adequate layer of soil or humus on the drainage layer depending on the type of vegetation to be planted.</p><br /><hr><h1>METAL DECK</h1><p> It is a system used to build non-treadable metal flat roofs for industrial buildings. These roofs have a gradient ranging between 1% and 5%. It is type of hot roof, since the thermal insulation is to be laid under the waterproof membrane. <br /> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: the vapor barrier is applied on the metal plates forming the roof. The <strong>POLIISO<sup>®</sup> ED</strong> expanded polyurethane insulation panels are applied on this surface by trying to perfectly fit each panel together to cover the entire roof. The panels are to be fastened mechanically using screws at about 10 cm away from the perimeter of the insulation panel: do not insert them either along the edges or at the center of the panels. The screws must be long enough to cross the thermal insulation and the metal plate. The waterproofing membrane is then applied on the insulation layer and it too is to be fastened mechanically along the perimeter. In order to overlap two strips of adjacent membranes, use adhesive or hot air, depending on the type of bituminous membrane and on the manufacturer's instructions. The roof is then finished with a heavy protective layer.</p><br /><hr><h1>SLOPED ROOFS WITH VENTILATED GAP BELOW MEMBRANE</h1><p> It is a type of sloped roof in which the tiles are applied on wood strips to create an air cavity of about 2 - 4 cm in thickness between the insulation layer and finishing layer. The ventilated air chamber between the tiles and insulation prevents condensate from forming under the tiles and that the roof heats up too much due to exposure to sun radiation.<br /> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: a vapor barrier is applied on the roof's cement slab, which is to be perfectly smooth. The <strong>POLIISO<sup>®</sup> SB</strong> expanded polyurethane panels are then laid by arranging them diagonally compared to the slope's direction. The panels are to be laid from the eaves to the ridge. The panels are to be laid over a layer of about 1.5-12 kg/m² of bitumen spread evenly over the surface. Mechanical fastening is also possible. The waterproofing membrane to ensure water tightness is flame-applied on top of the insulation layer, thus bonding to the bitumen on the part facing the panel's extrados. The wood strips are then fastened in the direction of the slope's gradient by means of screw anchors long enough to cross the cement slab by about 3-4 cm. The horizontal strips are fastened on the first series of vertical strips using corrosion-resistant metal nails. The distance between the strips is determined by the pitch of the tile selected.</p><br /><hr><h1>VENTILATED ROOFS</h1><p> In roofing the finish covering is often laid directly on the thermal insulation layer. The high temperatures reached in the summer in service conditions can alter and soften the insulation materials,which lose their dimensional stability (over 85°C). Ventilated roofs prevent overheating. This system allows for the circulation of air between the thermal insulation layer and the covering layer. The air flows from the eaves to the ridge by natural convection (vents can be added to increase the flow) and eliminates the heat in excess and the water vapor from inside the building. This continuous flow of dry dries any rainwater seeping into the layer below the tiles. Ventilation is normally achieved by applying a double layer of wood strips on which the tiles are then laid. However, the same results can be obtained thanks to specifically designed panels, such as <strong>ALGOPAN VENTILATO USD</strong> – a prefabricated ventilated panel with air chamber made of X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene. The gap inside the panel ensures ventilation and, once the panels are laid and fit together, the extrados surface in OSB creates a treadable roof boarding that makes the subsequent layingof tiles, convex tiles and other external finished extremely easy.</p> <p> <strong>Laying<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">The level and clean surface in tiles covered by cement is to be coated with a layer of waterproofing membrane to ensure water tightness and act as a vapor barrier. The panels are applied on the membrane. If it is necessary to glue the panels to the membrane with polyurethane adhesives, such as, for instance, <strong>BOMBOFIX</strong>, or mechanical fastening devices. The panels are fit together making sure that the first are laid well on the eaves side. Then proceed up to the roof's ridge. An appropriate bird screen system is to be mounted along the eaves. As for the lateral finishing in the areas where there is a change in gradient or on the ridge, the panels are cut or shaped making sure that, if the OSB support strips are eliminated, an alternative support is provided by fitting pieces of extruded polystyrene or wood of the right height (4 cm). La superficie all’estradosso dei pannelli, costituita The roof boarding consisting of the panels is the laying bed for the strips on which the convex tiles or tiles are applied or for the final coating. Once you reach the ridge, make sure not to fill the vents with mortar or cement, as it risks reducing the effectiveness of the ventilation.</span></strong></p> <p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Advantages<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Excellent thermal insulation thanks to the use of <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene.<br /> Ideal laying surface for cement, clay or bituminous convex or standard tiles.<br /> Easy-to-lay, lightweight and sturdy modular system; the panels can be shaped and worked using normal tools.<br /> It can be pasted with adhesives not containing solvents.<br /> It is durable and maintains its characteristics over time. </span></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>THERMAL INSULATION ON BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE IN SLOPE ROOFING</h1><p> Roofing is the most exposed part of a building, protecting it against rain and snow, cold and heat. It is also resistant to concentrated and distributed loads. It is also a significant architectural element that gives a building its typical shape. The most widespread roofing in Italy is sloped roof on slab made of tiles elements covered by cement. In case of thermal insulation on bituminous membrane, we recommend using an insulating material with low or no water absorption like <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup><strong>® </strong></sup><strong>HBD</strong>. Extruded polystyrene is highly recommended in this type of application thanks also to its high compressive strength and low water vapor diffusion coefficients. The waterproofing membrane is usually laid on the load-bearing structure starting from a joggle in theeaves. The extruded polystyrene boards are laid dry. Special attention must be focused on micro-ventilation below tile. It is necessary to alleviate sharp differences in temperature, dry any water seepage and prevent the forming of condensate in the layer below the tiles. Micro-ventilation below the tiles is achieved by means of ledges in mortar of cement or a single of double frame of wood strips providing support for the tiles as well as the necessary ventilation.</p> <p> <strong>Warnings:<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Avoid using adhesives or membranes that release solvents not compatible with extruded polystyrene. In case of extreme weather or wind conditions, it is always recommended to duly fasten the tiles to the strips or slab.</span></strong></p><br /><hr><h1>THERMAL INSULATION BELOW TILE FOR VENTILATED ROOFS</h1><p> <b>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> EASY TEGOLA</b> is the most recommended system for insulating sloped roofs. The boards are provided with special grooves to facilitate laying of the roof components and they come in various tile pitches to be used as an all-purpose insulation system. The excellent thermal and hygrometric properties of <b>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> EASY TEGOLA</b> are matched by the advantages of micro-ventilation in the layer below the tiles thanks to the grooves facilitating the rising current going from the eaves to the ridge, thus reducing the temperature below the tiles and improving thermal and hygrometric conditions (no more condensate and mildew) and the roofing's life. Laying <b>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> EASY TEGOLA</b> does not require any mechanical fastening to the waterproofed slab with the exception of cases of extreme weather conditions or slopes with gradients over 45°. In these cases, fastening by points with polyurethane or silicone adhesives is recommended. The boards are laid one next to the other going from right to left and from the eaves to the roof ridge using water-based adhesives without solvents, which may damage extruded polystyrene boards. Apply a wood strip or ledge in mortar having the same thickness of the insulation along the eaves line. The width of the strip or ledge is to be sized so that the first row of tiles protrudes into the gutter by the desired length. We suggest using a bird screen or venting strip on the eaves line. Lay the tiles directly on the <b>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> EASY TEGOLA</b> boards with joggle fit into the relevant diagonal grooves. The longitudinal grooves provide for ventilation. The boards are treadable and can be easily shaped using normal work tools.</p> <p> Advantages:<br /> Fast and versatile laying.<br /> Micro-ventilation below tile. <br /> Thermal insulation with thermal bridging.</p> <br /><hr><h1>INSULATION OF SLOPED ROOFS ON WOOD BEAMS</h1><p> The typical roofing used in the Alps and Northern Europe is composed of a frame of diagonal load-bearing beams placed between the ridge and eaves at a distance of 60-80 cm and resting on the longitudinal beams placed at the base, on the ridge, and, if needed, also in an intermediate position. The slopes' gradient ranges between 25° and 45°. If the attic is not inhabited and the roof is cold, the finishing layer can be laid directly on the strips. However, attics arebeing increasingly used as living spaces so more complex roof designs with better thermal performance are required. <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>WR </strong>is used in the thermal insulation of new and renovated sloped roofs built with wood beams. It is a prefabricated sandwich panel with a core of X-FOAM<sup>®</sup>extruded polystyrene coated on both faces with OSB 3 panels designed for use in humid environments. The large-sized panels are an all-in-one solution for thermal insulation, at-sight finishing of the intrados and laying of the roof's finishing layer. This product saves time in laying and installation. Laying is very fast and safe also on complex roofs, because the panels can be easily assembled and shaped to fit windows, dormers or other structures. The panels are laid directly on the frame of beams because they are load-bearing beams: the long side is to be laid parallel to the eaves, going from the eaves to ridge;a staggered pattern is recommended when laying to ensure adequate roof sturdiness. Helical nails at least 50 mm longer than the panel's thickness are to be used for mechanical fastening. They are to be inserted at about 20 mm from the panel's edge and at a distance of 15 cm from one another; on the inner rows, a distance of 30 cm is enough. In order to fasten the strips, nails of the adequate diameter are to be used. If the panels along the eaves line are fit together using male/female joints, we recommend that you use standard 4-cm-wide strips with a thickness equal to that of the insulation to close the edge. The same thing can be done also at the top. The joints between the panels are to be duly sealed with silicone or polyurethane adhesives or using waterproof adhesive tapes. We also recommend laying breathable membranes on the roof boarding made of X-FOAM<sup>® </sup>WR panels. For optimal roof ventilation, apply strips for laying the convex or flat tiles to allow for air circulation from the eaves to the roof's ridge, so that the attic is kept cool in the summer and warm in the winter, while saving energy. The layer of strips is to be completed with a bird screen system in the eaves and with a ridge vent system.</p> <p> <strong>Warnings:<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "> <br /> Protect the panels against bad weather and sunlight at the construction site and stack them in a covered and dry place. Do not treat the surfaces with solvent-based productsor apply waterproofing membranes, vapor barriers or other products that may stop the vapor from moving freely on the panels. In order to stop any water from seeping through accidentally broken tiles, use butyl, polyurethane or acrylic sealants in the joints along the panels' perimeter.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>Advantages of X-FOAM</strong><strong>®<sup> </sup></strong><strong>WR<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">- Excellent heat insulation.<br /> - Extremely resistant to compression.<br /> - Fast laying.<br /> - Stable and durable.<br /> - Resistant to rot and waterproof.<br /> - Does not require special tools for handling.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>Types of finish<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">In <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>WR </strong>sandwich insulation boards, the OSB layer can be replaced with a different finish: smooth pinewood, staved pinewood, smooth or staved lamellar fir, plasterboard. The panels are available either with flat edge or joint.</span></strong></p> <br /><hr><h1>MICROVENTILATED ROOFS</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>TT</strong>is a complete system for ventilated sloped roofs and thermal insulation. The product is fit both for the renovation of old buildings and for new buildings. The unique combination of the type of foam and coating affords the best thermal conductivity λ available on the market both as calculated value, i.e. λ<sub>D</sub> (0.024 W/mK), and initial value (0.022 W/mK)</p> <p> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; ">Laying<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">A wood or mortar parapet is to be made at the eaves line on the wood or concrete laying surface duly waterproofed with membranes. The purpose of the parapet is to retain the first row of <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TT</strong> panels and it must be just as thick as the thermal insulation layer. Along the eaves line,<strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TT </strong>expanded polyurethane panels, without metal profile and with a short pitch (25 cm), are to be laid as the first row of panels. The joint between the parapet and starting panels is to be sealed with silicone and <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>TT BAND </strong>butyl tape supplied among the accessories. Continue laying the panels from the eaves to the ridge, from left to right; it is also recommended to arrange the rows in a staggered pattern. In order to reduce product scraps to a minimum, use what remains of the last panel of each row to start the next one. Along the retaining parapet, fasten the supplied vented strip. It serves as a bird screen, support and vent and it provides the right gradient for the first row of tiles. All you need is a cutter to cut or trim the panels; a grinder is needed to cut the metal profiles. <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>TT </strong>is to be fastened mechanically on the underlying structure with nails, self-threading screws or screw anchors, depending on the structure, on the flat rear part of the metal profile. Seal the short sides of the panels with silicone and waterproofing tape for greater protection against any accidental seepage of rainwater. The panel is treadable, but it is good practice to walk on its metal profile. In order to ensure better ventilation, use a roof vent system along the ridge. Trim the panels of the last row along the ridge depending on the length of the pitch. If necessary, our range of accessories includes a flat single profile that can be fastened to the last panel along the ridge to ensure continuity with the gradient of the covering layer. Along the ridge line and any valleys and hips, use a single-component polyurethane sealant like <strong>BOMBOFIX</strong> to thermally insulate thermal bridging and then waterproof with <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>TT BAND </strong>aluminum/butyl tape. Once you have finished laying the panels, fasten the tiles to the profile. In case of a steep roof gradient or in very windy places, we recommend fastening the tiles mechanically. If there are any protruding structures like chimneys, dormers or windows, the continuity in the waterproofing of the tiling layer is to be ensured by sealing the edges around the structures and applying a raised flashing to prevent water from running along the sides and penetrating inside the slab. Lay a retaining strip of at least the same thickness of the panel (60, 80, 100 or 120 mm) along the side of the pitch to fasten the metal flashing. Seal this critical point with <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>TT BAND</strong>. If necessary, in order to lay the flashing correctly, trim part of the metal profile.</span></span></p> <p> <strong>Advantages:<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">- Excellent thermal insulation thanks to the extremely low value of λ<sub>D</sub> equal to 0.024 W/mK <br /> - Fast and easy laying.<br /> - Excellent vapor barrier with a µ value = ∞<br /> - Secure support for the covering layer<br /> - Protection against accidental water seepage thanks to the waterproofing with embossed aluminum.<br /> - Rabbeting on 4 sides to eliminate thermal bridging.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>ACCESSORIES<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TT BAND</strong>, 10-m rolls of aluminum/butyl self-adhesive tape to seal the joints between the panels and waterproof the surface. Available in different widths.<br /> l<strong>Single metal profiles</strong>, 2400-mm long, to ensure continuity when laying the tiles in areas in which the panels are not laid and in the joints in the ridge.<br /> <strong>Vented strip with pre-coated metal</strong> with L-shaped cross-section of 40x50 mm or C-shaped cross-section with bird screen in P.P. of 40x110 or 40x60 mm, 1 m in length. The strips to be laid along the eaves line serve as bird screen and ensure the proper support and gradient for the first row of tiles.l <strong>Ridge vents </strong>in aluminum, copper or fabric.<br /> <br /> The proper construction of a ventilated roof requires a ridge vent with side bands to be shaped on the adjacent tiles.</span></strong></p> <p> - <strong>Aluminum brackets</strong>to apply the ridge vent.<br /> <strong>- Ridge fasteners</strong>in pre-coated aluminum.<br /> <strong>- BOMBOFIX: </strong>750-ml cans of single-component self-expanding polyurethane foam for sealing, fastening and filling.<br /> <strong>- Fischer screw anchors </strong> to fasten the panels mechanically.</p> <br /><hr><h1>CAVITY WALLS INSULATION - POLISTYRENE</h1><p> Cavity walls consist of two faces with an empty space in between to apply thermal insulation boards or panels. This building technique is widely used across Italy because it ensures a high degree of thermal comfort by keeping the interior walls warm. Walls are usually either curtain walls or load-bearing walls: in the latter case, the outer face often has an at-sight masonry finish (bricks) and protects the load-bearing wall against bad weather while preserving the inner thermal insulation, as the latter is no longer accessible. The advantage of double walls is that the load-bearing wall on the insideaccumulates and preserves heat at length. Wall performance is further improved by creating ventilated air spaces, namely an air barrier between the outer face and inner face on which the insulation boards are applied: air circulation maintains a low concentration of water vapor and provides a further degree of protection for the insulation over time. Air circulation is ensured by means of vents in the outer face and the use of spacers between the outer face and the insulation layer. In this type of application, we recommend using a product that can guarantee constant and durable performance over a long period of time, since the insulation layer cannot be accessed during a building's entire life cycle, and that affords a high resistance to water absorption. Extruded polystyrene has all these properties and, since it is also breathable, there is no need for laying a vapor barrier or air barrier; <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>LMF </strong>is especially easy-to-use and it makes laying fast thanks to the length of the boards (2800 mm) because they cover the entire wall from top to bottom. In case of buildings with a load-bearing structure and outer curtain walls, thermal bridging can be easily solved by passing the thermal insulating layer outside the pillars.</p><br /><hr><h1>CAVITY WALLS INSULATION - POLIISO</h1><p> Cavity walls consist of two faces with an empty space in between to apply thermal insulation boards or panels. This building technique is widely used across Italy because it ensures a high degree of thermal comfort by keeping the interior walls warm. Walls are usually either curtain walls or load-bearing walls: in the latter case, the outer face often has an at-sight masonry finish (bricks) and protects the load-bearing wall against bad weather while preserving the inner thermal insulation, as the latter is no longer accessible. The advantage of double walls is that the load-bearing wall on the inside accumulates and preserves heat at length. Wall performance is further improved by creating ventilated air spaces, namely an air barrier between the outer face and inner face on which the insulation boards are applied: air circulation maintains a low concentration of water vapor and provides a further degree of protection for the insulation over time. Air circulation is ensured by means of vents in the outer face and the use of spacers between the outer face and the insulation layer. <b>POLIISO<sup>®</sup> PLUS</b> is the best solution for this type of application, since it ensures long-lasting performance, it is a closed-cell product that prevent water from penetrating through the foam and causing the deterioration of the panel's thermal performance (which happens, instead, with open-cell or fiber insulation) and has a μ value = ∞, namely it is a total vapor barrier. Thanks to the aluminum foil layer, the panel affords the best thermal conductivity λ available on the market both as calculated value, i.e. λ<sub>D</sub> (0.024 W/mK), and initial value (0.022 W/mK) thus allowing you to save on the applied thickness. <b>POLIISO<sup>®</sup> PLUS</b> also comes in 1200x2800-mm panels, thus making laying much faster, since all you need is a single panel to cover the entire height of the wall. The panels are fit together so that there are no interruptions in the material without any risk of thermal bridging. In case of buildings with a load-bearing structure and outer curtain walls, thermal bridging can be easily solved by passing the thermal insulating layer outside the pillars. </p> <br /><hr><h1>VENTILATED WALL</h1><p> The ventilated facade is marked by an uninterrupted ventilated air chamber between the outer face, which can be made of the most diverse materials and the inner face on which the insulating layer is normally applied. The air chamber provides for the dispersion of water vapor and avoids that it condensate thus preventing moisture; the outer face protects the insulation panels from UV rays and bad weather. Extruded polystyrene is especially fit for this type of application, because it has very low water absorption and vapor permeability values as well as good lambda values and dimensional stability.<br /> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: anchoring plates to hold the facade's finishing or outer covering are amounted on the inner wall or on the support wall usually made of bricks or cement blocks. The anchoring system consists of a frame made of vertical and/or horizontal bars. Once the bars forming the anchoring system are mounted, the <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBD</strong> insulation panels are laid by fastening them mechanically to the support wall. This creates a ventilated air chamber with a thickness of about 3 cm between the insulating layer and the outer face. The facade's finish, usually made of thin ceramic, stone or metal plates or tiles, is then mounted on the frame to finish the whole...</p><br /><hr><h1>INSULATION OF THERMAL BRIDGES</h1><p> A thermal bridge is the result of an interruption in the shape or material of a building's structure or in the thermal insulation. These situations cause a build-up in flow lines due to an increase in the heat exchange. In a building the amount of dissipation due to thermal bridges may exceed 30% of the total: theyare generally found in beams, pillars, floors, balconies and jutting-out parts. The extensive loss due to thermal bridges cool the building creating cold spots and hence giving rise to the risk that condensate and mildew can form. Moreover, changes in the surface temperature of the building lead to deterioration and crumbling of materials over time. The most appropriate product to limit the negative effects of thermal bridges is <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>EASY PIL,</strong>a solution specifically design for the purpose. The <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>® </sup><strong>EASY PIL</strong>panels have a rough surface and longitudinal grooves along the surface, ensuring the optimal gripping of plaster and easy shaping.They are applied directly to the structure with adhesives or placed in the disposable formwork during concrete casting. It is recommended to reinforce the facade with a mortar distributing the tension generated by the support's discontinuity.</p> <p> <strong>Main effects of thermal bridges<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">1) Extensive heat loss can also have a major impact on the building's overall dispersion.<br /> 2) Dispersion causes a cooling of the structure and the risk of surface condensate.<br /> 3) Surface condensate can lead to the forming of mildew (particular types of fungi) in the presence of temperatures and a substrate favoring its development.<br /> 4) Cold spots near thermal bridges create cold areas with reduced thermal comfort.<br /> 5) The different temperatures lead to different degrees of dilation ruining the contact surface between the thermal bridge's structural elements.</span></strong></p> <p> The figures on the side show the different dispersed flow conditions with and without thermal bridge correction with <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>EASY PIL</strong>.The differences are illustrated with the changes in color scale in °C. Italian Legislative Decree no. 311 requires the correction of thermal bridges. This implies that the difference in the U-value (thermal transmittance) between the thermal bridge and wall is ≤ 15%.</p> <br /><hr><h1>ISOTHERMAL TRUCKS</h1><p> <strong>The cold chain for food<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">Artificial refrigeration has brought about great improvements in the quality of human nutrition, making it possible to store extremely perishable foodstuffs like meat, fish and fruit at the right temperature.Lowering the temperature of foodstuffs slows down biological processes and creates a barrier against external bacterial attacks, extending the quality of foodin time. The journey of perishable goods from the place of production to the place of consumption requires appropriate hygiene and thermohygrometric conditions that need to be ensured by means of standard procedures capable of preserving the quality of the food that reaches consumers' tables.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>Refrigerated transportation by road<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">The vehicles used to transport fresh and food foodstuffs use gas-cycle refrigeration systems that are designed and built to maintain the foodstuff's temperature at the moment of loading during the entire journey. The refrigeration systems installed on these vehicles can supply the refrigerating capacity necessary to eliminate thermal flows from the outside and any heat generated by goods especially if the goods being transported are fruit and vegetable products. The vehicle's manufacturer is responsible for the truck's proper construction and refrigeration system and it is up to the user to check that the product's temperature is correct when it is loaded and to arrange the goods correctly inside the truck in order to ensure the proper circulation of cold air and avoid that the doors are opened without reason. The refrigeration system is located in the front part of the semitrailer, mounted on the front wall. These vehicles are to be built in compliance with existing EU regulations and inspected to ensure conformity. The truck's heat transfer coefficient K must be less than 0.4 W/(m² °C) for vehicles carrying frozen goods. In order to limit the energy consumed by the system, a K of 0.2 W/(m² °C) is applied. <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TRC </strong>extruded polyethylene foam boards have top thermal insulation and mechanical resistance features and almost no water absorption at all. The rough surface with grooves ensures perfect bondage with adhesive to the various layers constituting the truck's sides and floor. The special grooves not only ensure top bonding during gluing, but they also allow for dispersion of any bubbles and elimination of any glue clots, which, besides being unsightly, can even ruin the finished product's quality. The material's light weight along with the characteristics illustrated above make it an insulation panel with unique properties especially fit for this type of application.</span></strong></p><br /><hr><h1>INFILLS AND RENOVATIONS IN HUMID ROOMS</h1><p> The <strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>®</sup> panel can be used to refurbish ruined plaster or apply heat insulation on humid walls. The renovation of humid rooms consists in improving the thermal insulation of the walls while reducing or eliminating the forming of surface condensate. Increasing the thermal insulation increases the surface temperature on the inner side. In case of walls that are to be covered with tiling, in order to cut costs and laying time, a panel capable of being used as both thermal insulation and a surface ready to be laid and tiled is very useful. <strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>®</sup> is applied directly on the walls that need to be renovated with adhesives commonly used in building. If the wall is not planar, wood or metal strips are to be applied so that the panels can be mounted with screws or dowels that are 20 or 30 mm longer than the panel's thickness. Once <strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>®</sup> is firmly mounted on the wall, you apply the adhesive and lay the tiling. Any surfaces without tiling are to be smoothed and painted. </p> <p> <strong>Advantages:<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">- Light, stable, lasting and rot-resistant.<br /> - Extremely resistant to compression.<br /> - It is a sandwich panel with low bending values.<br /> - Does not absorb water.<br /> - Does not require special tools for handling.<br /> - "Clean" working without producing any dust.<br /> - Excellent heat insulation.<br /> - Extremely fast laying.<br /> - Perfect base for tiles applied with a thin layer of glue or for mosaics.<br /> - Ready for plaster finishing.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>The bathroom: shower stall<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>® </sup>can be used as a base for a shower tray, for partition walls or build a masonry shower stall. We recommend 40 or 50-mm-thick panels for this purpose. The panels are mounted on the wall or together using special fastening plates supplied on request with the panel. The joints between the panels and wall are to be finished with waterproof tape, while those between the panels and shower floor are to be filled with silicone and waterproofed.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>Bathtub paneling:<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>®</sup> also comes in the “bathroom panel" format, which is fit for standard bathtub sizes (long and short sides). After positioning the bathtub, we recommend that you apply two small wood strips on each side to fasten the panel. The joints between the panels and bathtub and between the panels are to be filled with silicone, while the panels are to be fastened to the wall using special plates and sealed with waterproof tape. Then lay the tiles.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>Bathroom vanity and masonry kitchens<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>®</sup> is also a fast and convenient way to create a recessed cabinets for sinks or to build solid structures made to measure formasonry kitchens. In addition, using 20 or 30-mm-thick panels you can even easily make curved surfaces. Using an angle grinder, you can make incisions running parallel to the 600-mm side, curve the panel and fill the incisions with mortar or tile adhesive. Then lay the tiling.</span></strong></p> <p> <strong>Plates<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">In order to join the panels together or fasten them to the wall or floor, use the special plates that can be adapted to various thicknesses and specific needs.Entire plate: to join 40-mm and 50-mm panels by the edge. Half plate: split a plate lengthwise to obtain two plates for the fastening of 20-mm and 30-mm panels. Square plate: bend a plate by 90° to fasten the panel to the wall or fall or to fasten panels together in a square. By bending the plates repeatedly along the grooves, you can make up to four small plates from an entire one so that you can fasten small panels. The 150x40-mm fastening plates come in packages of 50 pieces.</span></strong></p><br /><hr><h1>INTERIOR INSULATION</h1><p> Insulating perimeter walls from the interior, namely dry lining, consists in thermally insulating walls from the inside of a building, that is to say, the part facing the heated room, without resorting to expensive works on the structure or facade. It is a widely used system during building renovations or to increase comfort and energy conservation in a condominium's housing unit. This system is preferred in all those cases in which thermal insulation is poor, in rooms that are used occasionally as is the case of second homes, if you prefer a system with lower thermal inertia, namely with a faster response to heating, or if you wish to avoid bothering those living in the housing unit with long masonry works. Another type of application is thermal insulation of rooms below ground from the inside. Besides saving energy, good wall insulation greatly improves living comfort; even a difference of 2 °C between the walls of a room can create convective air currents that make a room less comfortable.</p> <p> The advantages of insulating from the inside are:<br /> - Clean working<br /> - Laying not affected by weather conditions<br /> - Higher surface temperatures and hence greater comfort<br /> - No architectural modification needed<br /> - Fast heating<br /> - Low cost</p> <p> The <strong>GIBITEC</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>ES </strong>prefabricated panel has been designed for this type of application. It has a layer of plasterboard coupled with a layer of <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene without extrusion skin to ensure top thermal insulation, very low water absorption, high compressive strength and constant performance over time. The product is ready to be laid and it can be directly glued and mechanically fastened to the perimeter wall. During laying, the joints are to be sealed with reinforced filament tape and special mortars. When laying the panels, it is good practice to pay attention to their alignment and avoid that any adhesive or stucco seeps through the joints. The surface is ready for a final hand of paint. If the walls are not perfectly perpendicular or have rough surfaces, we recommend the <strong>GIBITEC</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>ES </strong>panels on a frame of strips previously built to create a cavity useful for scattering vapor or installing systems. Use <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> shims to lift the <strong>GIBITEC</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>ES </strong>panel off the ground to avoid that the plasterboard layer is affected by the hygrometric conditions in the joint between the floor and wall.</p> <br /><hr><h1>WALLS BELOW GROUND OR WALLS RETAINING GROUND</h1><p> In most buildings with a cellar, garage or rooms below ground, earth-retaining walls are those that dissipate most heat due to the low temperatures of the ground that comes into contact with the wall. Moreover, below-ground rooms are being used increasingly to make them more livable. Thermal insulation is extremely important and extruded polystyrene is especially recommended for this type of application not only because of the excellent thermal insulation values, but also because of the great compressive strength. In this application, the pressure exerted by the ground on the thermal insulation requires the use of insulation with high compressive strength.<br /> <em><u>Laying:</u></em>walls need to be duly protected and waterproofed. The <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT500</strong> insulation layer can then be laid making sure to fit them together closely. The panels are applied dry and by points starting from the bottom. The insulating layer is to be protected by a waterproof sheath. The last step is to fill the wall's extrados making sure to apply a filtering fabric on the insulating layer and a layer of gravel between the fabric and the ground to allow filtering so that the ground does not ruin the insulation panels.</p><br /><hr><h1>SUSPENDED FLOOR</h1><p> In suspended floors thermal insulation is laid on the floor and under the flooring. In this type of floor, the insulation needs to bear working loads that are not very large yet are permanent. The insulation is also exposed to possible water vapor condensation: in order to avoid this risk, the floor's surface temperature needs to be not much lower than that of the room's air temperature. For all these reasons, the thermal insulation used for this type of application must have good hygrometric properties and mechanical performance.<br /> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: once the concrete slab is cleaned and leveled, the <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBD</strong> insulation boards are laid on it covering the entire surface. The boards do not need to be fastened mechanically; all you need to do is lay them on the surface. The flooring is then laid on the insulating layer by applying adhesive mortar or a slab of at least 4 cm in thickness. In order to complete the floor, a desired coating layer is applied (partitions, slabs or simply treadable screed). Thanks to their near zero capillarity and to the fact that they do not absorb water, <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> </strong>boards do not require any protective layer against water that may be present in the concrete mix or overlapping layers.</p><br /><hr><h1>RADIANT FLOORS</h1><p> Good floor thermal insulation ensures a good temperature avoiding cold spots and the forming of surface condensate while saving energy. A very heating type of heating system that is being increasingly used and allows for uniform temperature and major energy savings is the radiant floor. The most convenient thermal carrier is low temperature water (more or less the same temperature of sanitary hot water: 30 - 35 °C) running through heaters by means of special piping. Low temperatures favor the integration of other heat sources such as heat pumps and water solar collectors; they reduce heat losses in the distribution system, corrosion and scaling in piping, but they require heaters with a large surface covering even the entire treadable surface. One product especially recommended for this type of application is <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>AD</strong>. It consists of expanded polyurethane panels coated with embossed aluminum. Thanks to this special combination of foam and coating, this product offers the best thermal conductivity λ available on the market both as a calculated value, i.e. λ<sub>D</sub> (0.024 W/mK) and initial value (0.022 W/mK). The waterproof support allows the product to achieve a μ value = ∞, that is to say a total barrier to the passage of water vapor. The panel is also characterized by a good mechanical performance.<br /> <em>Laying</em>: the panelsare simply laid dry on the surface and fit together side by side. A sheet of polyethylene is used to protect the insulation when casting the concrete slab. The piping system is then laid and fastened on the separating layer, the concrete slab is cast and the flooring is laid. <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>AD</strong> is waterproof. Thanks to the embossed aluminum coating it is resistant to water leaks and water vapor. However, it is good practice to avoid that any debris ends up in the joints between one panel and another.</p> <p> <strong>ADVANTAGES<br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; ">- Conduction heating.<br /> - Pleasant surface temperature.<br /> - Easily settable heating system.<br /> - More space for furnishing because there are no radiators.<br /> - Central heating.<br /> - Less heat losses through the distribution system.<br /> - High thermal inertia.</span></strong></p><br /><hr><h1>PORTICO FLOORING (PILOTY FLOORS)</h1><p> This building system has become quite frequent in recent years. This flooring is laid on open porticos, namely floors built on a building's load-bearing pillars. Despite the fact that this building system is widely used, it gives rise to several problems, among which the major thermal dissipation and low temperatures that this type of floor is exposed to. Great attention is hence needed when building a structure like this and, in particular, excellent thermal insulation needs to be applied on the outer part of the building. Said insulation must also be highly resistant to compression, as it must bear a part of the structure's weight. Extruded polystyrene is the thermal insulation that ensures both characteristics and is appropriate for this type of application.<br /> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: once the building's structure is erected on the portico, the <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> WAFER</strong> insulation panels are applied directly on the portico after leveling the surface. The panels are glued on the support using cement-based adhesives. Therefore, the panels must have a rough or embossed surface: it is necessary to ensure the best possible gripping with the adhesive. It is also recommended to fasten the panels mechanically to the support. Once the insulating layer is fastened, it is coated with a layer of plaster reinforced with synthetic fiber or with a composite layer of smooth plaster reinforced with a fiberglass net and a plastic finish.</p><br /><hr><h1>INDUSTRIAL FLOORS OR COLD STORAGE ROOMS</h1><p> This type of flooring with high mechanical performance is used for industrial buildings or cold storage rooms at low temperatures where resistance to static and dynamic loads is required. It is usually made of cement to allow for the circulation of work vehicles. The thermal insulation recommended for this application must have a high compressive strength, as it must bear extremely heavy loads. Extruded polystyrene is the ideal insulation for this type of application: not only does it have a high compressive strength, but it is also highly resistant to low temperatures. It ensures safe working even at temperatures constantly between -50 ºC and -60 ºC. Not only is it important to assess crushing compressive strength of the selected insulation at 10%, but also long-term compression at 2%. Compressive strength at 2% for plastic materials is the maximum force beyond which the panels are deformed due to the breaking of the cells. The breaking of the cells worsens the thermal and hygrometric properties along with the mechanical characteristics. The other characteristic indicates the maximum force that can be continually applied on the product in the long term (20 years) until a deformation of no more than 2% is obtained. This is the value that needs to be considered when planning and sizing the reinforced footing.<br /> The stated values for <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup></strong> extruded polystyrene are:</p> <p> Product at 10 % of crushing 2 % of crushing</p> <p> <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> MLB </strong>200 80</p> <p> <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT </strong>300 130</p> <p> <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT 500</strong> 500 220</p> <p> <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT 700 </strong>700 310</p> <p> <em><u>Laying</u></em>: once the floor is cleaned and leveled, the <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT 500</strong> insulation panels are applied trying to cover the entire surface. Once laid, the insulation panels do not require mechanical fastening. If the structure is part of a cold storage room, before laying the insulation layer, a waterproof membrane is applied as a barrier to vapor. A separating layer is to be applied on the layer of <strong>X-FOAM<sup>®</sup></strong> panels to protect the insulation from the cement that will be cast on the reinforcement grid placed on the separating layer. The purpose of the reinforced concrete of at least 8 cm in thickness is to distribute the loads. A final layer of asphalt completes the structure.</p><br /><hr><h1>INSULATION FOR SANDWICH PANELS</h1><p> <strong>The cold chain for food</strong></p> <p> Artificial refrigeration has brought about great improvements in the quality of human nutrition, making it possible to store extremely perishable foodstuffs like meat, fish and fruit at the right temperature.</p> <p> Lowering the temperature of foodstuffs slows down biological processes and creates a barrier against external bacterial attacks, extending the quality of foodin time.</p> <p> The journey of perishable goods from the place of production to the place of consumption requires appropriate hygiene and thermohygrometric conditions that need to be ensured by means of standard procedures capable of preserving the quality of the food that reaches consumers' tables.</p> <p> <strong>Refrigerated transportation by road</strong></p> <p> The vehicles used to transport fresh and food foodstuffs use gas-cycle refrigeration systems that are designed and built to maintain the foodstuff's temperature at the moment of loading during the entire journey. The refrigeration systems installed on these vehicles can supply the refrigerating capacity necessary to eliminate thermal flows from the outside and any heat generated by goods especially if the goods being transported are fruit and vegetable products. The vehicle's manufacturer is responsible for the truck's proper construction and refrigeration system and it is up to the user to check that the product's temperature is correct when it is loaded and to arrange the goods correctly inside the truck in order to ensure the proper circulation of cold air and avoid that the doors are opened without reason.</p> <p> The refrigeration system is located in the front part of the semitrailer, mounted on the front wall.</p> <p> These vehicles are to be built in compliance with existing EU regulations and inspected to ensure conformity.</p> <p> The truck's heat transfer coefficient K must be less than 0.4 W/(m² °C) for vehicles carrying frozen goods. In order to limit the energy consumed by the system, a K of 0.2 W/m² °C is applied.</p> <p> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TRC</strong>extruded polyethylene foam boards have top thermal insulation and mechanical resistance features and almost no water absorption at all.</p> <p> The rough surface with grooves ensures perfect bondage with adhesive to the various layers constituting the truck's sides and floor. The special grooves not only ensure top bonding during gluing, but they also allow for dispersion of any bubbles and elimination of any glue clots, which, besides being unsightly, can even ruin the finished product's quality. The material's light weight along with the characteristics illustrated above make it an insulation panel with unique properties especially fit for this type of application.</p> <br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® SB</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>SB </strong>is a yellow thermal insulation panel made of rigid, closed-cell PIR foam, expanded between two supports: the top one is made of bituminized glass fiber and the bottom one of saturated glass fiber. The panels have nominal λ<sub>D</sub>values of 0.029 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165, compressive strength values ≥ 120 kPa; they are fit for applications below membrane by flaming with maximum operating temperatures of up to 110 °C and come in a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm. The panels are available in thicknesses of 30-120 mm.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO</strong><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; ">®</span></sup><strong> SB : Hot roof below bituminous membrane; ventilated sloped roof insulation</strong><strong>under bituminous membrane</strong><strong>; hot garden roof</strong></p> <br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® VV</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <b>VV </b>is a yellow thermal insulation panel made of rigid, closed-cell PIR foam, expanded between two glass fiber supports. The panels have nominal λ<sub>D</sub>values of 0.029 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165, compressive strength values ≥ 120 kPa; they are fit for applications below membrane by flaming with maximum operating temperatures of up to 110 °C and come in a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm. The panels are available in thicknesses of 20-120 mm.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO</strong><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 10px; ">®</span></sup><strong> VV : hot roof below</strong><strong> synthetic or bituminous membrane; metal deck; </strong><strong> ventilated sloped roof insulation </strong><strong>under bituminous membrane; hot garden roof</strong></p> <br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® ED</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>ED </strong>is a yellow thermal insulation panel made of rigid, closed-cell PIR foam, expanded between two saturated glass fiber supports. The panels have nominal λ<sub>D</sub>values of 0.029 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165, compressive strength values ≥ 120 kPa and come in a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm. The panels are available in thicknesses of 30-120 mm.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>ED: hot roof below synthetic membrane; </strong><strong> metal deck; ventilated sloped roof insulatio n</strong><strong>under bituminous membrane; hot garden roof</strong></p> <br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® AD</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>AD </strong>is a yellow thermal insulation panel made of rigid, closed-cell PIR foam, expanded between two embossed aluminum supports of 50 μm. The panels have nominal λ<sub>D </sub>values of 0.023 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165, compressive strength values ≥ 150 kPa and a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard 13501-1. The panels have a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm and thicknesses of 20-120 mm.</p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO<sup>®</sup> AD: metal deck; hot roof below synthetic membrane; cavity wall insulation;</strong><strong> suspended floor, radiant floor</strong></p> <br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® PLUS</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> PLUS </strong>is a yellow thermal insulation panel made of rigid, closed-cell PIR foam, expanded between two multilayer aluminum foil supports. The panels have nominal λ<sub>D </sub>values of 0.024 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165, compressive strength values ≥ 130 kPa and come in a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm. The panels are available in thicknesses of 20-120 mm.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO<sup>®</sup> PLUS: cavity wall insulation;</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong> suspended floor, radiant floor</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® EXTRA</h1><p> </p> <div> <strong>POLIISO® EXTRA</strong> is a yellow thermal insulation panel made of rigid, closed-cell PIR foam, expanded between two multilayer aluminum foil supports. The panels have nominal λD values of 0.024 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165, compressive strength values ≥ 130 kPa and come in a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm. The panels are available in thicknesses of 20-120 mm.</div> <div> </div> <div> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO® EXTRA: cavity wall insulation; suspended floor, radiant floor</strong></div> <br /><hr><h1>POLIISO® TEGOLA</h1><p> <strong>POLIISO</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TEGOLA </strong>is a yellow structural, load-bearing panel for thermal insulation below tile made of rigid, closed-cell PIR, expanded between two 50 μm embossed aluminum supports. The panels with 4 rabbeted sides have nominal λ<sub>D</sub>values of 0.024 W/mK according to European standard EN 13165 and compressive strength values of ≥ 150 kPa; they are 2400 mm long and as wide as the tile pitch; thicknesses range from 60 to 120 mm. The panels have a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1; a tile-bearing metal profile inserted along their length makes them fit for load-bearing. They have holes to favor micro-ventilation under the covering layer.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH POLIISO</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>TEGOLA</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: microventialted sloped roof below tiles</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® HBD</h1><p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBD </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, with extrusion skin and 4 straight edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥250 kPa and are 600 mm wide, 1250 mm long and 30 to 100 mm thick. X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBD has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBD: n</strong><strong>on-treadable inverted roof; flat roof; green roof; </strong><strong>s</strong><strong>loped roofs with ventilated gap below membrane; v</strong><strong>entilated walls; suspended floor; radiant floor</strong></p> <br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® HBT</h1><p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBT </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, with extrusion skin and 4 rabbeted edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 300 kPa and are 600 mm wide, 1250 mm long and 30 to 200 mm thick. X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> HBT has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>HBT: treadable and n</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>on-treadable inverted roof; green roof; </strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>s</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>loped roofs with ventilated gap below membrane; industrial floors; walls below ground</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® HBT 500</h1><p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBT 500 </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, with extrusion skin and 4 rabbeted edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 500 kPa, and are 600 mm wide, 1250 mm long and 50 to 120 mm thick. <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>HBT 500 </strong>has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>HBT 500: carriageable inverted roof or parking roof; walls below ground; industrial floor; cold storage rooms</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® LMF</h1><p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>LMF </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, with extrusion skin and 4 edges with male/female joint. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥200 kPa and are 600 mm wide, 2800 mm long and 30 to 120 mm thick. <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>LMF </strong>has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>LMF</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: cavity wall insulation</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® MLB</h1><p style="text-align: justify; "> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>MLB </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, without extrusion skin, and with 4 straight edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 200 kPa, and are 600 mm wide, 3000 mm long and 20 to 100 mm thick. <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>MLB </strong>has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>MLB</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: portico flooring (piloty floors); isothermal trucks; sandwich panels; thermal bridges</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® WAFER</h1><p> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>WAFER </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, with extrusion skin, wafer surface and 4 straight edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 300 kPa, and are 600 mm wide, 1250 mm long and 30 to 120 mm thick. X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> WAFER has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>WAFER: inverted roof; walls below ground; ventilated walls; portico flooring (piloty floor); thermal bridges</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® TRC</h1><p> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>TRC </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, without extrusion skin, with longitudinal grooves in the surface and 4 straight edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 250 kPa, and are 600 mm wide, 30000 mm long and 20 to 100 mm thick. X-FOAM<sup>®</sup> TRC has a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>TRC</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: sandwich panels; isothermal trucks</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® EASY TEGOLA</h1><p> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>EASYTEGOLA </strong>is an indigo blue board for thermal insulation below tile, made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, with extrusion skin and 4 rabbeted edges. The boards have three longitudinal grooves on the extrados for micro-ventilation and diagonal grooves to fit the tile. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 300 kPa and are 600 mm wide and as long as the tile pitch; the thickness ranges from 40 to 100 mm. The panels have a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong> APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>EASY TEGOLA</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: thermal insulation below tile for ventilated roofs </strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® EASY PIL</h1><p> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>EASY PIL </strong>is an indigo blue thermal insulation board made of single-layer extruded polystyrene, without extrusion skin, and with 4 straight edges. The boards have nominal compressive strength values of ≥ 250 kPa, and are 600 mmwide, 3000 mm long and 20 to 50 mm thick. The boards have a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1, are milled on both surfaces for better adaptability to surfaces and easy gripping to the adhesive or plaster.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH </strong><strong>X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>EASY PIL</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: thermal bridges insulation</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>GIBITEC® ES</h1><p> <strong>GIBITEC</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>ES </strong>is a prefabricated semi-sandwich panel composed of a plasterboard layer of 10 or 13 mm in thickness coupled with <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene boards without extrusion skin. The panels have a standard size of 1200 x 3000 mm and come in a wide variety of thicknesses.The <strong> X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> boards forming the panels have rated compressive strength values ≥ 250 kPa and a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH GIBITEC</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>ES</strong></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: interior walls insulation</strong></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>GIBITEC® PUR</h1><p> <strong>GIBITEC</strong><sup>®</sup> <strong>PUR </strong>is a prefabricated semi-sandwich panel composed of a plasterboard layer of 10 or 13 mm coupled with <strong>POLIISO</strong><strong><sup>® </sup>PLUS </strong>expanded polyurethane panels coated with aluminum foil. The panels have a standard size of 1200 x 3000 mm and come in a wide variety of thicknesses. The <strong> POLIISO</strong><strong><sup>® </sup>PLUS </strong>panel has thermal conductivity values of λ<sub>D </sub>equal to 0.024 W/mk and compressive strength values ≥ 130 kPa.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH GIBITEC</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>PUR</strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: interior walls insulation</strong></span></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>ALGOPAN VENTILATO USD</h1><p> <strong>ALGOPAN VENTILATO USD </strong>is a prefabricated panel made of an OSB support layer with a nominal thickness of 10mm, glued on an insulation board in <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene with extrusion skin by means of 40-mm-thick extruded polystyrene spacers. The panels with 4 rabbeted sides have a standard size of 600 x 1200 mm and come in a wide range of thicknesses. The <strong> X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> boards forming the panels have rated compressive strength values ≥ 300 kPa and a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH ALGOPAN VENTILATO USD</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: ventilated roofs</strong></span></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>ALGOPAN VENTILATO XL</h1><p> <strong>ALGOPAN VENTILATO XL </strong>is a prefabricated panel made of an OSB support layer with a nominal thickness of 10mm, glued on an insulation board in <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene with extrusion skin by means of 40-mm-thick extruded polystyrene spacers. The panels with male/female joint on 4 sides come in a standard size of 1200 x 2400 mm and various thicknesses. The <strong> X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> boards forming the panels have rated compressive strength values ≥ 300 kPa and a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH ALGOPAN VENTILATO XL</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: ventilated roofs</strong></span></span></p> <br /><hr><h1></h1><br /><hr><h1>X-FOAM® WR</h1><p> <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup><strong> WR </strong>is a sandwich panel made of a core of <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene, finished in the standard version with two 10-mm-thick OSB layers as coating. The panels have a standard size of 1200 x 2480 mm and come in a wide variety of thicknesses; they are available with straight or male/female longitudinal edges. The <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> boards forming the panels havea fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1. The panels also come in other finishes.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH X-FOAM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "> <strong>WR</strong></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: insulation on sloped roofs on wood beams</strong></span></span></p> <br /><hr><h1>ALGOCEM®</h1><p> <strong>ALGOCEM</strong><sup>®</sup> is a prefabricated sandwich panel with a core of <strong>X-FOAM</strong><sup>®</sup> extruded polystyrene and finished on two sides with a layer of cement mortar reinforced with a glass fiber net. The panel comes in standard sizes of 600 x 1250 or 600 x 2500 mm and thicknesses between 4 and 100 mm. The panels have a fire classification of EUROCLASS E according to European standard EN 13501-1.</p> <p> <strong>APPLICATIONS WITH ALGOCEM</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><sup>®</sup></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><strong>: infills and renovation in humid rooms; construction panels; thermal bridges insulation</strong></span></span></p> <br /><hr></body> </html>