Weatherization Guide Penoplex walls inside and how to calculate the thickness of insulation

  • Dec 24, 2019

For thermal insulation of housing everyone is looking for a reliable and environmentally friendly material. Penoplex satisfy even the most demanding taste. It does not accumulate moisture, heat does not pass. Difficult to find a competitor's strength for him. Used for finishing the outside and inside of the structure. So as a result you are pleased with, stick designed for the use of material technologies.

Wall insulation Penoplex
Wall insulation Penoplex

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Features Penoplex

It is made from polystyrene material. In the process it goes through several procedures: foaming and extruding. Last processing means under a pressure higher temperatures. As a result of manipulation formed small air cell size of 0.2 mm. Thanks to them, the material is durable and has a low thermal conductivity.

Penoplex made of polystyrene
Penoplex made of polystyrene

Specifications

  • Almost does not absorb moisture. The maximum index - 0.6% of the weight plates. This eliminates the need of coating water-resistant varnishes, paints.
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  • Under high loads the structure does not change.
  • As well as roofing material, penoplex almost does not pass steam.
  • The material is easy to use. It is easy to cut, handle and install.
  • environmentally friendly ingredients are used in the manufacture. The only element of doubt - it is freon. But in this case it used a variety of safe substances. It does not emit harmful to humans and the compounds of products detrimental affect on the ozone layer.
  • Durable. When properly installed, it will last up to 50 years. It does not lose its qualities.
  • Resistant to the following stimuli: alkali salt, alcohol, etc. Is not exposed to fungus and bacteria.

In this paper, avoid using these substances because they damage the material:

  • Any solvents that are classified as ketones. For example, acetone.
  • Oil paint.
  • Various kinds of fuels: kerosene, gasoline, diesel.
  • Formalin, formaldehyde.
  • Esters.
  • Toluene, benzene, and the like.
  • Tar.

What are the types of Penoplex

For different purposes and surfaces designed specific types of material. You can not use the same kind of insulation for the whole house.

  • Roof. For thermal insulation of attics and roofs used penoplex 35. It has high strength and refractoriness. Can withstand heavy loads. You can walk on it, and even put a heavy object.
  • Walls. Suitable for cladding facades and walls. Lends itself well to any kind of finishing.
  • Foundation. Ideal for insulation of the basement and basement. It has a lower fire resistance, but greater waterproofing. Do not allow the appearance of ice on the walls and thermal bridges.
  •  Comfort. It is a versatile option. On the strength of some inferior species. On other indicators only wins. You can use it for covering balconies, houses, saunas.
  • The most durable - penoplex 45. It has zero water permeability and permeability. In this regard, the construction of residential buildings almost are not claimed. The main area of ​​application - construction of roads and airfields.

How are lining

Exterior and interior work with insulation boards Penoplex virtually identical. They consist of the following steps:

  • First of all, prepare the wall. Remove all dirt and remnants of the old finish. If there is a fungal plaque, then treat with a bactericidal composition. Otherwise, the fungus will grow and repair should be altered over time.
  • The surface should be smooth. Otherwise, the plate will break even at the installation stage. Repair any defects walls and prime with. If necessary, repeat the procedure again.
  • Treat plates spiked roller or wire brush. It is necessary to further spepleniya them to the wall.
  • Before starting the installation, make sure that Window sills and slopes are securely fastened.
  • Lock lower profile. It will draw the whole plate. As the thickness profile should match the thickness of the material.
  • The structure is fastened to the wall by means of a special adhesive. His kind of depends on your type of Penoplex. The instructions to it always describes a suitable adhesive kind. Usually it is recommended for ceramic tiles. The adhesive should be used within 4 hours after reconstitution. Keep it impossible.
  • Apply glue along the contour of the plate and in the center. The strip should be at least 10 centimeters. Pasting start from the bottom edge. Especially from a window or doorway. This is due to the fact that the windows and doors should be integral edging slabs. Fit to size can be easy with a hacksaw. Material well-cut and will not crack.
  • When installing do not press hard on the material. Excess adhesive immediately cleans. Then it will be harder to do.

Leave to dry the glue for three days. This time will be enough. After the plate to further secure the dowels, umbrellas. Suitable for both plastic and metal. Experts advise on one plate to spend no more than six dowels. Near the edge of the wall, this number may be higher. In carrying out this work, all of the plates should be fine, evenly press.

Finishing the inside and outside of a different material

The final stage of installation - filling joints. For this purpose, suitable foam or insulation. After that give structure to dry completely. Fixed penoplex need to be reinforced. This is done as follows:

  • On dried angles apply the adhesive layer 2 mm.
  • Attach the mesh alkali-resistant and smooth spatula. An alternative may be plastic corners.
  • The same procedure is done for the entire wall. Along the edges of leaves room for overlap mesh.

Next, apply onto the surface of the plaster. It can be decorative or dirt on your discretion. When the final finish you plan to PVC siding, then attach to the wall first crate of wood. In the places of contact with the surface of a heat insulating guide the tape. Plates are placed between the bars.

When the final finish you plan to PVC siding, then attach to the wall first crate of wood
When the final finish you plan to PVC siding, then attach to the wall first crate of wood

When using Penoplex internal and external decoration are practically the same. The only difference is that outdoor applications disposes also a ground floor.

If the last item is finishing drywall, be sure to consider the need for the installation of bearing rails. For them need a place. special tape is attached to the rack. Thus, thermal insulation of walls will be reliable and durable.

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