Insulation materials on the market vary widely and are tailored to meet specific technical needs. Let's examine in detail the most popular products and their ideal applications.
We have seen already how insulation materials are not all the same. The primary differences arise from the raw materials and production processes used, affecting:
- Thermal resistance;
- Mechanical resistance;
- Waterproofness;
- Environmental sustainability;
- Recyclability;
- Breathability;
Among the others.
How the right materials can help create healthy, sustainable and valuable spaces.
Mineral based thermal insulation boards:
While external insulation is often seen as the most effective method for modernizing buildings, it's not always feasible. Interior insulation serves as an outstanding alternative, particularly for renovating individual residential units, heritage-listed buildings, and buildings with complex façades, or when the exterior space is fully utilized.
In these cases a fully mineralized interior insulation system can provide consistent moisture management and contribute to a comfortable indoor climate.
Attard Bros Construction Materials' extensive product line-up includes also solutions for external insulation, providing the same benefits.
Termoküp
Derived from mineral sources, are breathable, non-flammable, and eco-friendly, making them suitable for creating thermal insulation layers both inside and outside. Their properties ensure a safe and durable insulation solution.
Thermal conductivity λ = 0,045 W/mK
Termoküp thermal insulation panels can be used to:
- Carrying out external or internal coatings;
- Thermally insulating the underside of cellars slabs, garages and other non-heated rooms;
- Thermally insulating thermal bridges from the outside
Termoküp stands out as the optimal choice for thermal insulation due to several key features:
- Suitable for both exterior and interior use;
- Unlike non-breathable insulation, Termoküp avoids the formation of interstitial condensation and can therefore also be laid indoors without a vapour barrier;
- The lightweight of Termoküp boards guarantees easy installation and less structural stress;
- Vapour-permeable and breathable. The vapour permeability of Termoküp thermal insulation panels allows the building to breathe, preventing the formation of condensation and moisture inside the walls. This contributes to a healthy environment;
- Non-flammable. Fire safety is a priority. Termoküp panels are non-flammable and offer additional protection to the building;
- Easily workable. Installation of the panels is simplified thanks to their easy workability. This reduces labour costs and installation time;
- Environmentally friendly and ideal for green building. Composed of environmentally friendly raw materials with a low environmental impact, Termoküp exterior and interior insulation boards are the ideal choice for green building projects and meet sustainability standards.
B/Isola
B/Isola are the non-flammable, hydrophilic, fibre-free, mineral thermal insulation panels made from natural raw materials, perfect for the interior insulation of buildings, even without a vapour barrier.
This calcium silicate-based insulation board is ideal for interior walls, providing optimal performance:
- It thermally insulates perimeter walls from the inside using a breathable material. (For insulation on the cold side of masonry or on soffits in cellars and garages, TERMOKÜP insulation board is recommended);
- It minimizes the risk of mold growth.
- It reduces the formation of surface condensation; - It is also an appropriate choice for insulating historic buildings.
The benefits of B/ISOLA thermal insulation panels for interiors are several, such as:
- Highly active at capillary level;
- Vapour permeable and breathable;
- Non-flammable;
- Easily workable and lightweight to save time and money during the installation;
- Highly recyclable, made from environmentally friendly raw materials and produced with low environmental impact, recommended for green building;
- Healthy as it has almost zero emissions of VOCs, radioactive and carcinogenic substances.
Termoküp and B/Sana come as a complete system.
A complete system with all the necessary products for an installation that guarantees the promised results.
The quality and durability of an insulation system depends on the careful choice of system components. This composition is made by the manufacturer. He assumes responsibility for ensuring that the components fit together perfectly, that the declared performance is met, and that consistent production performance is achieved. For this reason, all insulation systems we offer are designed by first-class manufacturers, who subject them to intensive testing with regard to their essential characteristics.
The declared performance can only be guaranteed by the system manufacturer on the condition that the installation is performed with components from that single manufacturer and installed according to the dedicated installation manuals.
BioKoll
BioKoll is a suitable product for gluing and plastering B/SANA, B/ISOLA and B/TERMO mineral insulation boards and for smoothing.
Glass fiber mesh
Glass fibre mesh 4×5 mm mesh density 160 g/sqm for plasters and coats.
BioFine
Ready-to-use paste smoothing plaster based on aerial lime, selected aggregates, natural fibres and water.
Wedge-shaped boards
Cellulose-reinforced calcium silicate panel
wedge-shaped for internal insulation of thermal bridges (corners between orthogonal walls, corners between wall and floor).
Natural fibers blankets or panels.
An innovative solution in the field of fibrous insulation panels are mattresses made of hemp and kenaf fibres. The strong structure of the natural fibres gives the panel considerable stability and resistance over time, as well as guaranteeing excellent thermal and acoustic insulation performance, superior to other traditional natural-based insulation materials.
They are an optimal solution for dry construction and do not need particular encapsulation since they do do not release fibres or dust. This make the product even more sustainable and easy recyclable since no separation is needed during dismantling.
Additional eco-friendly solutions gaining traction in the global market include pure cellulose flakes and natural insulating mattresses. These materials have been adapted for use in the industrial building sector through inertisation processes, rendering them appropriate for such applications. Unlike vegetable fiber panels, these alternatives are ideal for filling irregular surfaces due to their soft and pliable consistency. The soft cellulose fibres are blown into compartments under pressure and fit exactly to any shape, so that complete insulation is provided right down to the most hidden corners.
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Cellular glass based insulation materials
Resilient, strong, and reliable, these foam glass panels are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of construction projects prioritizing longevity and sustainability. They provide enduring protection and complete recyclability at the end of lifecycle for a true circularity of the building process.
Due to the natural properties of glass, foam glass sheets never dampen and are non-combustible at the same time. The technical properties, especially the insulation characteristics, remain unchanged. In this way, the energy concept of your building, and modern urban mining concepts, is reliably secured – for generations.
Glapor foamglass boards
As a plastic-free and environmentally friendly insulation material, Glapor insulating boards provides optimal properties for climate-neutral construction and systems that can be dismantled. Sustainable funding programmes with corresponding subsidies are particularly easy to comply with and achieve with demountable insulation materials made of Glapor foam glass.
Typical applications:
- Residential and industrial buildings;
- New construction and renovation;
- Civil construction and engineering, commercial buildings, hydraulic engineering and tunnels;
- Load-bearing foundation slabs;
- On'grade floor slabs and retaining walls;
- Basements and building foundations, also in the presence of water with natural pressure;
- Flat roofs and facades;
- Fire protection;
- Composite plinth linings
Glapor foamglass pebbles
Glapor Foam glass ballast is a thermal insulation, lightweight construction and filling material for climate-neutral, demountable and modern construction applications.
Whether as load-bearing thermal insulation under floor slabs, as insulating ballast, e.g. in half-timbered houses, or filling ballast for civil engineering and traffic route construction – GLAPOR foam glass ballast, with its extremely pressure-resistant properties and very low dead weight, is an ideal material for various substrates with a wide variety of requirements.
Typical applications:
- Load-bearing crawl spaces insulation under residential, office, commercial and industrial buildings;
- Floor insulation for renovations, e.g. of half-timbered houses and historic buildings;
- Filling material in traffic route construction and bridge construction;
- Filling material in gardening and landscaping, as well as in green roof applications;
- Insulation and filling material in pipeline construction.
Key features for the cellular glass products include:
- Ideal insulation material for a circular economy (Made of 100% recycled glass), easily disassembling at the end of its life;
- Plastic-free, safe and environmentally friendly;
- Very high compressive strength (600-1600 kPa) and dimensionally stable;
- Reliable thermal insulation properties over time;
- Particularly fire-safe (A1, melting point > 1000°C - in accordance with DIN 4102-17);
- Vapour-tight and therefore free of moisture accumulation;
- Resistant to rodents, insects and ants