Thermal insulation for buildings
Thermal insulation material - works on a different basis than well-known heat insulating materials - polystyrene or mineral fibre. Its development is a result of a request for insulating heat which is transmitted by heat emission. It has been found out that up to 90 % of heat is supplied in summer and up to 50 - 70 percent of energy is transmitted this way in winter. The result of these facts is that insulation which keeps the heat inside a room during winter, can save considerable financial costs on heating. It is possible to sum up that heat insulation is able to lower lost of heat even the layer is only 0.8 up to 1 mm thick. This way the temperature inside a rooms goes up very fast. In summer walls treated by this matter slow overheating down.
Thermal insulation material is an ideal material for inner heat insulation of walls in construction, mainly of concrete buildings, thermal bridges, parts of walls behind heating elements, where due to condensation, mould can appear and for all spaces which are inadequately heat insulated and where it is required to increase the temperature in a room by increasing the temperature of walls and where savings of energy is required in combination with controlled thermoregulation of heating systems. Tests which have been carried out but more importantly the experiences of users proved that in relation to the type of properties and to the heating system it is possible to save 25% or more on heating expenses.
Thermal insulation material can be applied on interior surfaces, such as lime cement plaster, concrete, plaster, plasterboard, prefabricated materials, wood and its side product, metal surfaces, glass and many others and everywhere where it is necessary to achieve insulation and it is not possible or suitable to use other materials and application procedure ( for example properties with valuable facades, where it is not possible to apply common materials).
Thermal insulation material is also suitable as an interior heat insulation in industrial halls and as an insulation of hot or cold water pipelines, it can be used as a heat insulation in places which are not regularly heated such as cottages, holiday homes, cabins, garages and other similar places, where it is necessary to increase temperature very fast and at the same time to prevent the effect of cold walls. It can be applied in floor heating, this way the building height can be lowered.
Thermal insulation material offers more effective system of heating and energy saving mainly in periodically or short term heated places such as cottages, cabins, offices, catering ( here lower predisposition to unwanted changes in coloured surface due to nicotine is appreciated ), hotels, hospitals and also flats where during absence of people or due to accidental use of the space, it is possible to considerably lower the temperature but also in very short time to increase this temperature without any risks of heating the walls first and then stabilising the room temperature. "Hot head and cold feet" effect - who have not faced such situation in cold winter months?
Thermal insulation material will take care for the even distribution of heat in a room.
Thermal insulation material is excellent material for achieving an anti-condensation effect. Occurrence of cold areas on interior walls mainly in corners can cause condensation of room humidity and subsequent occurrence of mould. The idea behind using thermal insulation material is to distinctively decrease dispositions for creating condensation with the existence of microscopical air spaces in painted surfaces and this way decrease the possibility of mould occurrence. This characteristic allows. Thermal insulation material, to be used in all areas with high humidity and insufficient ventilation: in bathrooms, kitchens, in factories processing food, etc. One of the advantages is the fact that the walls are warm to touch, they have perfect permeability and offer better acoustics.
Thermal insulation material is supplied in white colour with possibility of colour toning with water soluble colours. The surface of the coating is possible to grind or paint after setting. The coating does not smell, it is not deleterious and during setting is does not transpire any chemical substances. The final coating is permeable, washable and it improves the acoustics of a room. The value of diffused resistance for water steam admittance (p =30) is only slightly higher than with ordinary lime-cast coat. Diffusion equivalent of the thickness of an air layer is Sd< 0.7m. Gripping to the base is 1MPa. Where applying coat from interior thermal bridges are broken and it prevents condensation of water steam on walls, whereby it prevents growth of fungus and it keeps anti-allergic environment.
Thermal insulation material is applied to firm, dry and clean surface. When using on the existing coating the surface must be degreased and treated with penetration coating. Should there be more than one coat on the surface it must be removed. Uneven surfaces and cracks need to be smoothed by a spattle . Prior to application to a non-absorbent base connecting bridge must be created.
Thermal insulation material is applied to prepared surfaces with a spattle, by spraying or by coating. According to the type of coating Thermal insulation material is diluted in given proportions. Caution is necessary when stirring the substance, it is stirred with a slow speed in order not to damage the structure of used filler. When applying with a spray-gun the pressure is to be on a value of 5 bar (atm.) - the value of a manometer. Higher value could damage the structure of used filler and cause a loss of stated characteristics.
Thermal insulation material after application it is resistant to from -40°C to +150°C without the loss of its stated qualities. When applying in interior, the problem of painting is also solved. Subsequent decorations can be applied onto the insulation already carried out without any limitations.
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