Today, in order to save energy, very many people are trying to insulate their home in order to keep heat in it and prevent the penetration of the cold inside. Polystyrene is best suited for this purpose. But for the material to be able to fulfill its intended purpose, it must be firmly fixed. And this means that it is necessary to correctly choose glue for this. How to glue polystyrene in order to ensure a strong fastening of the material on the surface of the walls, and not to overpay at the same time, and to complete the work as quickly as possible?
Selection basics
What properties should an adhesive for polystyrene have in order for it to provide durable and strong fixation of the insulation? The most important properties are:
- Security.
- Moisture resistance.
- High grip.
- Resistance to frequent changes in humidity and temperature.
- The necessary density so that it does not flow from the surface.
Only the presence of all these characteristics will ensure the insulation is secured. Be sure to pay attention to the cost: do not buy too cheap material - a high-quality connection with it is unlikely to be achieved. In addition, it is not worth buying adhesives of unknown unverified brands. And you also need to pay attention to how adhesives are stored at points of sale, whether sellers can provide a certificate for the goods sold. Do not be shy, because it depends on how well the insulation of the house will be performed.
What brands of adhesives meet all the requirements?
Glue foam
This is currently the most popular material. This is due to the fact that the substance is completely ready for use and you do not need to add anything, stir it. To glue foam was ready for use immediately, it is released in a special bottle. A construction gun is used to deliver the substance . This makes the job much simpler and easier and significantly reduces installation time.
Material Advantages:
- Great grip. And much better than, for example, with dry adhesive mixtures.
- Low consumption. One cylinder is enough for 10-12 square meters. m
- It can also be used for foaming joints to prevent the formation of cold bridges.
- Grasps even at low temperatures.
- Affordable price. It costs the same as other materials of similar action.
There are several brands of adhesives that come in the form of foam.
Titanium 753
The adhesive substance of this brand is trusted by many builders, which is already the best confirmation of its reliability and quality.
The main advantages possessed by Titanium 753 polystyrene adhesive are as follows:
- Combination with any heat-insulating material.
- Reliable fixation.
- High thermal insulation performance.
- The ability to apply both outside and inside buildings.
- Resists mold, mildew.
- It lays perfectly on the surface.
- Easy to prepare for work - you just need to open the tube.
Illbruck pu 10
After hardening, this type of glue serves as an excellent sound and heat insulator, well resists the effects of excess moisture, and provides good adhesion. If we compare the adhesive for polystyrene of this brand with dry mixes, then it is much superior to them in strength and speed of connection.
The benefits include:
- Resistance to chemical compounds, water, heat and decay.
- Profitability.
- Heat resistance.
- Ease of use.
- Lack of need to use additional equipment.
- Security.
- The possibility of staining.
But, using this material, it is necessary to provide him with additional protection against solar radiation, UV rays - it does not withstand their effects. Enclosing structures or sealants can serve as such protection.
Eskaro styropor
In addition to adhesives, which are available in the form of foam, there are other equally effective materials. One of them is Eskaro Styropor. This is a ready-to-use polystyrene adhesive that has the following characteristics:
- High adhesion.
- Excellent fast bonding, so no need to waste time holding the plates.
- Due to the composition and appearance, the material is applied with a spatula to the surface, evens out all errors, which facilitates the fixation of the insulation.
- It is odorless.
- It is possible to glue on the surface of concrete, drywall, wood, chipboard, fiberboard and others.
In addition to the materials listed above, the following brands have proven themselves well:
- "Moment". You can buy glue for polystyrene in the form of foam or a dry mixture.
- "Master Super." The material is ready for use. Available in bags of 25 kg, which allows you to purchase the right amount of substance.
- "Ceresite." It is sold in convenient cardboard bags weighing 25 kg and in the form of foam.
In the development of materials such as Polyrene, Stolit-M, Master-Termol, Polimin, the latest technologies were used, thanks to which adhesives are safe, easy to use, and excellent adhesive performance.
An important detail: first you need to purchase polystyrene, and then an adhesive substance for it, because sometimes these materials, due to their chemical and physical properties, may not fit one another, which will necessarily affect the effect of insulation for the worse.