Modern construction has several objectives, one of them is the development of new technologies, while the other is the minimization of time and money spent on work on the project. In order to fulfill these requirements, universal materials are needed that could be used in a wide range of jobs. They must be characterized by excellent quality characteristics and have a long service life. As one of them it is possible to allocate "Penoplex Comfort". Technical characteristics of this insulation will be presented below.
Description
The said material is a foamed extruded polystyrene, which consists of small cells filled with air. The dimensions of the latter can vary from 0.1 to 0.2 millimeters. This feature has a positive effect on heat-saving functions, which makes the material one of the best among analogues. Thus, the thermal conductivity is equal to 0.030 W / (m × ° C). The remaining characteristics can not be called less impressive: the insulation hardly absorbs water, and vapor permeability is equivalent to 0.013 Mg / (m * h * Pa).
Additional specifications
"Penoplex Comfort", the technical characteristics of which are presented in the article, has a very impressive strength. A load of 20 tons can affect one square meter. Moreover, the sheets are light in weight, while their density varies between 25-35 kg per cubic meter. You can use the material in the temperature range from -50 to +75 degrees. By purchasing this thermal insulation, you can count on a service life that can last up to 80 years. In this case, the properties will not be lost by the material.
Dimensions
"Penoplex Comfort", the technical characteristics of which should be known to a professional and a home foreman before starting work, is made in the form of plates, the width of which is 600 millimeters. As for the length, it is 1200 millimeters. The thickness of the paintings can vary from 20 to 100 millimeters.
Application area
"Penoplex Comfort", the technical characteristics of which allow the use of the material in various fields, is suitable for thermal insulation of both a city apartment and a country house.
If we compare the described product with other products of the company, then, as a rule, the latter have a narrow specialization: for example, they are used to warm automobile roads, walls or roofs. If we are talking about a heater called Penoplex Comfort, then this thermal insulation is universal. Thanks to this, it is successfully used if necessary for the thermal insulation of balconies, foundations, basement floors and loggias, as well as roofs, ceilings, floors and garden paths.
If there is a need for warming saunas, pools or baths, then Penoplex Comfort is also great for this. Thus, if you faced the task of insulating walls made of aerated concrete, then "Penoplex Comfort" (30 mm thickness) is perfect for carrying out these works.
If you decide to use mineral wool for this purpose, then to create a heat-insulating barrier that will have the same properties as the aforementioned material, it will be necessary to form a 50-mm layer. At the same time, you can not do without high-quality basalt wool.
Before resorting to the latest technology, it is necessary to remember that in places where mineral wool canvases are joined, bridges of cold will certainly form . "Penoplex Comfort" - a heater made in such a way that you can easily eliminate the described problem. After all, this insulation has a l-shaped edge, which is able to save a professional or private master from the problems highlighted above, reliably sealing the entire structure.
Insulation cost
Penoplex Comfort, the price of which will depend on how far the factory-dealer is from the manufacturer’s company, can have a density ranging from 25 to 35 kg per cubic meter. For such material, with a web thickness of 20 millimeters, you will have to pay 1,120 rubles per package.
With an increase in thickness to 40 millimeters, the consumer will pay 1,130 rubles. At the same time, there will be 9 sheets in the package. The most impressive materials with a thickness of 100 millimeters will cost 1260 rubles. The number of sheets in one package will be four.
It must be remembered that when choosing a thermal insulation of this type it is recommended to focus on the cost not for the area, but for the volume. This will make it easier to calculate costs. If you decide to purchase Penoplex Comfort, its price will be 4300 rubles per cubic meter. This figure is independent of thickness.
Additional properties
If you decide to use Penoplex slabs when working, it is important to know about all the features of the material. Manufacturers and consumers note that the canvas is characterized by resistance to compression. This is due to the presence of the same uniformly distributed small cells. They improve the strength characteristics. Even with impressive loads, the sheet will not change its original size.
Plates "Penoplex" not only have a lot of advantages that are manifested during operation, but also characterized by the ease of working with them. You can easily adjust the original size with a regular knife. Plates are used for wall cladding, while the manipulations will not take much time, and the master will not have to make much effort.
When working with this thermal insulation, one should not be afraid that it will be affected by snow or rain. This is due to the fact that Penoplex absolutely does not need protection from external negative factors.
Environmental friendliness and chemical activity
If environmental friendliness of a material is especially important for you, then it is important to consider that Penoplex has it at its best. Some argue that in the production process of this insulation freons are used. However, experts emphasize that this type of substance is completely safe: they are not exposed to fire, are not poisonous and do not contribute to the destruction of the ozone layer.
Private consumers, with rare exceptions, do not pay attention to the chemical activity of the material. It is worth noting that in this case it is almost zero. Most substances used in construction are not able to react with the described thermal insulation.
However, there are some limitations that some organic solvents can contribute to the softening of the plate, disrupting the original shape and causing dissolution.
Penoplex Comfort 50 will protect against interaction with benzene, toluene, xylene, formaldehyde, formalin, esters and ethers, as well as substances from the ketone class. This includes diesel fuel, gasoline, kerosene, coal tar, polyesters and oil-based paints.
Conclusion
With the right choice of "Penoplex" and observing the technology of its installation, you can count on a positive effect. However, even the master who does not have experience in carrying out these manipulations will be able to do installation work.