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Thermal insulation systems

Thermal insulation

Thermal insulation is defined as the reduction of the effects of a variety of heat transfer processes between objects that are in thermal contact or at a distance capable of being affected by radiation.

The aim of thermal insulation materials in a building is to reduce the heat flow between bodies or spaces that are at different temperatures. Thermal insulation reduces heat transfer by conduction or radiation by blocking or reflecting rather than absorbing energy.

Exterior thermal insulation is also an important and effective construction solution.


External thermal insulation (thermal facade)

External thermal insulation is defined as a system in which the insulation is not interrupted at the joints between different structural elements. Thermoprospecting has been applied since the 1960s in Western and Central Europe, offering great flexibility in construction as the insulation material is applied to the external surface of the building after the masonry work is completed and is the most effective solution for retrofit insulation of existing buildings.

Expanded, extruded and graphite polystyrene can be used in the application of the thermal insulation.


Waterproofing 

Waterproofing or damp-proofing is defined as the process by which a body is made impermeable to water by the application of specific waterproofing materials. These materials have the property of being impermeable to water and not affected by it under certain conditions. Such materials can be used in a wet environment, even under water for certain depths. In construction, the term waterproofing is mainly used in basements, rooms, roofs, roofs, swimming pools, gardens and also on external surfaces which are exposed to severe weather conditions.