During the construction of private houses and apartment renovations, a wide variety of materials are used, including insulation. In order to arrange thermal insulation, mineral wool, polystyrene foam and extruded polystyrene foam are actively used today.
The latest variety includes such an innovative product as Technoplex (50 mm). The characteristics of the material allow it to be used at any stage of repair and construction, so we suggest that you familiarize yourself with it better.
Description and material features
"Technoplex" insulation is made of polystyrene granules, which, under the influence of high temperature and high pressure, are mixed with a special foaming compound and graphite. Viscous mass is sent to a mold of a certain size, where it hardens and cuts into sheets of standard parameters.
The final product is smooth and dense. The sheet structure consists of a large number of small closed cells that do not allow air to pass through. Thanks to this, the characteristics of Technoplex (50 mm) are quite high. Graphite additives significantly improve the heat-insulating ability and increase the strength of the plates.
Products go on sale in rectangular packaging, the size and weight of which depends on the size of the material.
Dimensions of extrusion insulation
In order to correctly determine the required number of plates, it is necessary to study in more detail the characteristics of the Technoplex 50 mm. How many plates are in the package, and what size they are, you can, of course, check with the seller, but it is better to have this information in advance.
So, from information from the manufacturer we know that the described plates are of two types:
- with dimensions 118 x 58 cm;
- size 120 x 60 cm.
Also, insulation sheets can have different widths (from 20 to 100 mm). But since plates with a width of 50 mm are considered the most universal, our article is devoted to them. In one package 6 plates of the same size are located.
Positive material features
The technical characteristics of Technoplex (50 mm thick) indicate that this material can significantly save the budget, since it has improved heat-insulating qualities. Compared to ordinary polystyrene foam, the ability of this product is two times higher, and if you look at the thermal insulation performance of fiberglass plates, it becomes clear that their capabilities are 1.5 times less.
In addition, it should be noted a number of positive properties of the material:
- The increased durability. Extrusion material is more than 5 times stronger than polystyrene foam.
- High density. "Technoplex" is able to withstand heavy loads, which allows it to be used for flooring.
- Resistance to moisture. The dense and integral structure of the material does not allow moisture to pass through, while the foam can absorb liquid, albeit in small quantities.
Despite the fact that the Technoplex material (50 mm) has rather high characteristics, it still has one drawback - poor vapor permeability. This fact must be taken into account when buying extrusion plates for certain works.
Technical and physical characteristics of the material
The manufacturer indicates the operational and other properties of the insulation on the packaging. Having carefully studied the instructions, you can understand that the technical characteristics of Technoplex (50 mm) look like this:
- sheet thickness - 50 mm;
- the average density of the material is 26-30 kg / m³;
- resistance to compression - up to 25 tons / m²;
- the rate of water absorption of the material (per day) - 0.2% of the total volume;
- use in the temperature range - from -70 to + 75 ° C;
- combustibility class - G4;
- heat capacity index - 1.45 kJ;
- vapor permeability coefficient - 0.01 m / h / Pa;
- bending strength - not less than 0.3 MPa.
As you can see, with low weight and minimal thickness, the material has the ability to withstand heavy loads, which greatly expands the scope of its application. It is also important that the insulation of this type is not prone to rot, colonization by rodents and fungi. During operation, it does not emit harmful substances into the air and remains resistant to most chemical compounds (except gasoline and organic solvents).
Scope of application
In what works can I use the Technoplex 50 mm? The characteristics and dimensions of the material practically do not limit the scope of its application, therefore it is very popular in many works.
So, the active use of "Technoplex" received in the insulation of facades. For this purpose, it is mounted on a special glue (by the type of mounting foam). Since extrusion plates do not lose their properties even underground, they are used both to create a heat-insulating layer on foundations and as a heater for underground utilities.
No less actively the material is used in the process of interior decoration. It is mounted both on vertical surfaces and in the floor screed.
"Technoplex" 50 mm: specifications and customer reviews
At the end of this topic, let us say a few words about how consumers relate to the Technoplex material. If you study a huge number of reviews, you can understand that most of the experts are attracted by the ease of installation of this insulation. They note that with its help, work on arranging thermal insulation is carried out very quickly.
Many emphasize the convenience of work, due to the low weight of the material and the simplicity of its processing. Among builders, slabs are appreciated for the lack of shrinkage and the preservation of the initial qualities for a long period of time. The average buyer is attracted by the affordable price - 990 rubles per package.
Based on the foregoing, one conclusion can be drawn - Technoplex plates are quite a popular material that has already managed to win the sympathy of a domestic manufacturer. You can use it almost everywhere, which means that the popularity of this insulation will tirelessly grow further.