Choosing a heater is not an easy task. Some of them are afraid of getting wet (stone wool), others are difficult to work with (glass wool), others have not yet found wide application (foamed glass). What remains is polystyrene. He is scolded for unnaturalness and flammability, but in terms of technical characteristics, he is among the leaders. Moreover, extruded polystyrene foam (EPS), although it costs more, it tolerates mechanical loads better than ordinary foam. One of the manufacturers, Penoplex, produces XPS of various densities and purposes. Its products are quite popular - it is one of the most famous brands in the country.
Penoplex (sometimes written "Penoplex") is a heat-insulating material produced by the company of the same name.
The PENOPLEX company is a major Russian manufacturer of polymer-based building, decorative and finishing materials. The company began its activity in 1998 with the launch of the first production line in Russia for the production of heat-insulating materials from extruded polystyrene foam under the PENOPLEX® trademark.
The PENOPLEX company produces extruded polystyrene foam (EPS or XPS). This material is used as a heater. From a cheaper analogue - expanded polystyrene (polystyrene foam, PPS or PPS) - it differs in greater density, due to which it better tolerates mechanical loads. Another distinguishing feature is lower vapor permeability. Rather, he almost does not conduct steam. And the main trump card is the best thermal performance. Penoplex 20 mm thick in terms of heat preservation is equivalent to almost double the thickness of mineral wool and 37 cm brickwork.
Penoplex is one of the most effective heat-insulating materials
These characteristics determine the area of use of Penoplex. It is recommended for warming those areas where resistance to stress is important, and low vapor permeability is one of the requirements. Specifically, Penoplex is recommended to use:
Another area of use is the thermal insulation of facades or internal walls. But here it must be understood that due to the fact that Penoplex practically does not conduct moisture, additional measures will be needed to ensure that vapors do not get inside the wall. Plus, a well-thought-out ventilation system is needed to normalize the humidity in the house. And, in addition, you need to choose the thickness of the insulation so that the dew point is inside the insulation, but not in the wall.
Optimal - insulation of a recessed basement
If you prefer "breathing" walls, natural regulation of humidity - for this case, Penoplex is unsuitable for wall insulation. It does not go under ventilated facades either. There, just the task is to remove moisture from the insulation due to the movement of air in the ventilation gap. This material is not able to provide, since moisture simply does not get inside the Penoplex.
As you can see, the manufacturer clearly delimits the scope of the material. With a common technology, they differ in density. The most dense - for the foundation and floor, as they must withstand considerable loads for a long time. The manufacturer claims that the service life of Penoplex Foundation is up to 50 years.
Some of the types of Penoplex have structural differences:
Since the production technology of all types of Penoplex is similar, they have many of the same characteristics:
As you can see, according to temperature indicators, any type of Penoplex can be used in any part of the country - from south to north. Moreover, if it is left to “winter” in an unprotected form, nothing will happen to the material. This is not the merit of Penoplex, but a general property of extruded polystyrene foam.
The manufacturer divided the types of Penoplex into areas of use. Their properties are optimal for a specific application. For example, the increased density of XPS, required for a screed, will not be needed when it is mounted on a plinth. Taking into account the fact that the price differs significantly, it does not make sense to use the Foundation brand for other purposes. But the difference in locks, other things being equal, can be neglected. This is about ease of installation. Although, and this is important.
| Parameter | Comfort | Foundation | Roof | Wall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Density | from 20 kg/m3 | 27-35 kg/m3 | 26-34 kg/m3 | from 20 kg/m3 |
| Elastic modulus | 15 MPa | 17 MPa | 17 MPa | 15 MPa |
| Thickness | 20, 30, 40, 50, 100mm | 50, 100 mm | 100 mm | 50 mm |
| Static bending strength | 0.25 MPa | 0.4 MPa | 0.4 MPa | 0.25 MPa |
As can be seen from the table, Penoplex for the foundation and roof is more dense, durable, and better tolerates bending loads. Designed for walls and the “Comfort” brand are less durable, since their area of \u200b\u200bapplication does not require resistance to mechanical stress.
As you know, the same property of a material in one situation can be considered as a plus, in another - as a minus. This is exactly the case with the low vapor conductivity that extruded polystyrene foam extrudes. And he does not conduct steam in one direction. Moisture does not penetrate from one side or the other. This is what distinguishes it from vapor barrier membranes, which can have one-sided conductivity.
With proper installation (without gaps and cracks) with gluing of joints, XPS does not require the use of vapor barrier membranes. He hardly misses a couple. Neither liquid nor gaseous. So the use of membranes and waterproofing is unnecessary. When used in a floor cake, this is great, because moisture usually comes from the ground. When using expanded polystyrene, it does not penetrate either by capillary or in the form of steam. In this case, this is definitely a plus.
These properties play a “plus” when using extruded polystyrene foam in the blind area, under the tracks, etc. In addition to protecting against freezing, it does not get wet. This allows, with a competent approach, to get rid of frost heaving and, for example, to make, for example, not a deep-laid strip foundation, but a shallow-depth strip or a Swedish slab.
The use of EPPS in a flat roofing pie is also optimal - leaks are minimized, heat also almost does not go away. When used on pitched roofs, it is already worth considering. The fact that Penoplex Roof does not let moisture into the attic space is good. But it will be possible to remove excess moisture from the attic only with the help of very good ventilation, which includes not only dormer windows. You will need additional elements on the ridge, in the plane of the roof. In general, given the cost of Penoplex, this is not always reasonable.
Wall insulation with Penoplex is only permissible if you agree to make an effective ventilation system that will regulate the humidity in the house. In this case, there are two options:
As you can see, there are options for using extruded polystyrene foam for wall insulation, but they are far from the best. For all that, the material itself is good, but it is not suitable for this purpose.
And we must also take into account that the second option is only for non-hygroscopic materials. Such a scheme is very undesirable for wooden, frame buildings, poorly suited for foam blocks. The fact is that no matter how good the vapor barrier is, some of the moisture will still get into the walls. If the material is non-hygroscopic, during the dry season, moisture will gradually be removed from the wall. With hygroscopic materials, this process is more difficult. As a result, the tree rots, the foam block walls “bloom”.
Penoflex thermal insulation boards can be of different thickness, so the package can have different sizes, it can contain a different number of sheets. It should also be noted that the dimensions of the plates are indicated without spikes / locks.
| Name and thickness | Dimensions (L/W) | Amount in a package | Insulation area per package | Packing volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort 20 mm | 585*1185mm | 18 pcs | 12.48 m2 | 0.273 m3 |
| Comfort 30 mm | 585*1185mm | 12 pcs | 8.32 m2 | 0.2704 m3 |
| Comfort 40 mm | 585*1185mm | 9 pcs | 6.24 m2 | 0.2493 m3 |
| Comfort 50 mm | 585*1185mm | 7 pcs | 7.69 m2 | 0.2429 m3 |
| Comfort 100 mm | 585*1185mm | 4 things | 2.77 m2 | 0.2772 m3 |
| Foundation 50 mm | 585*1185mm | 7 pcs | 7.69 m2 | 0.2429 m3 |
| Foundation 100 mm | 585*1185mm | 4 things | 2.77 m2 | 0.2772 m3 |
| Pitched roof 100 mm | 585*1185mm | 4 things | 2.77 m2 | 0.2772 m3 |
| Wall 50 mm | 585*1185mm | 8 pcs | 5.55 m2 | 0.2776 m3 |
There are two methods for calculating the number of packages: using the volume or area of the package:
Penoplex for blind areas around the house and basement insulation - an excellent choice
If the number of packages is not integer (most likely it will be), some surplus is formed. If the surplus turns out to be large (as in the example, more than half of the plates turn out to be unnecessary) and you will have nowhere to use it, check if the seller sells incomplete packages. In this case, the calculation will be a little more complicated. You should estimate how many plates you need in addition to whole packages. For this:
With such an accurate calculation, it is better to take a small margin - one or two plates. In case somewhere they made a mistake in measurements or calculations, somewhere the edges were wrinkled and other unforeseen cases.
When laying on horizontal surfaces - floors, flat roofs - the plates are simply laid on a flat surface. The surface should be without sharp drops, the maximum deviation is 2-3%. This requirement must be met so that voids do not form. When laying, we monitor the joints, it is advisable to glue them (you can use tape) or fill them with the same foam / glue on which the plates are attached.
If two layers of thermal insulation are laid, it is positioned so that the XPS boards of the second row overlap the seams of the lower one. They also say that the slabs are laid with alternating seams or “in a row”.
When mounting on vertical surfaces, a double mount is used:
According to the technology of mounting plate insulation on facades, dowel-umbrellas are installed at the junction of two sheets (any two sheets) and in the plane of the sheet - two more additional fasteners. That is, there are at least 8 fasteners per sheet (indicated in red in the figure). More is possible. Less - no. Unless, of course, you want the insulation with the finish to come off. If the winds in the region are strong, it is better to put more. For insulation inside, you can put less (see diagrams below).
During installation, on the extreme plates and around the openings, we install fasteners more often: three or four elements per plate. In order to keep the insulation rigidly in the corners of the openings, a mesh is attached to it before plastering. It is attached at an angle of about 45 °, fastening the joint. Under such conditions, there will be no problems with finishing inside or outside.
If plaster, facade tiles, finishing stone and other heavy materials are subsequently applied to Penoplex, before starting installation, care must be taken to improve the adhesion of the material to the wall and to the finish. Even if you mount Penoplex Wall with stripes, it is better to add roughness to the plate with a metal brush. And from both sides. If the wall is smooth, it also does not interfere with adding roughness - for better adhesion.
Of the modern heat insulators, penoplex is considered the most effective. This insulation material is made from extruded polystyrene, which automatically makes it cheap, but superior in technical characteristics, such as moisture absorption and sound insulation, other heat insulators.
The production of foam plastic is organized according to the following technology: small polystyrene granules in a sealed chamber are exposed to high temperatures (130 0 C-140 0 C), as a result of which they melt, and after adding porophores they foam. Porophores are synthetic additives that, during heating, release nitrogen and carbon dioxide, which, after cooling the foam, turn into frozen air bubbles, evenly distributed throughout the material.
Components of porophores for the production of extruded polystyrene foam (foam plex):
The frozen foam may contain some synthetic fillers, the presence of which determines the direction of the use of insulation - for walls, foundations, etc. The most common additives are flame retardants to increase fire safety (reduce the degree of flammability), antioxidants to protect the material from oxidation in the open air, antistatic agents to relieve static and dynamic stress during the operation of the insulation, light stabilizers (protection from the negative effects of UV radiation), modifying additives and etc.
Polystyrene foam under pressure is extruded from the extruder chamber onto a conveyor for final formation into slabs or blocks. The percentage of gases in the insulation reaches 98% of the total volume of the finished foam, so the products are light in weight with impressive dimensions. Dimensions for each functional line of insulation are shown in the tables below. 
The small pore size (0.1-0.3 mm) and their complete isolation from each other guarantees high thermal insulation performance of any grades of foam. For different construction projects, it is necessary to select the appropriate series and brands of insulation, since structures can be operated in different conditions:
A separate category is produced sandwich panels, which are an improved heat insulator for insulating attics and mansards, facades and foundations of buildings. Sandwich panel has 2-3 layers and cement chipboard as the bottom layer.
Advantages of penoplex:
Disadvantages of penoplex:
The Wall brand is a renamed Penoplex 31 insulation with flame retardant additives, which has been improved for use in the insulation of “wet” facades, building foundations, plinths and basements, partitions and walls of houses from the outside and inside, roofs and attics. Characteristics of foam brand "Wall" - in the table below:
The Foundation brand is a renamed Penoplex 35 insulation without flame retardant additives, which can now be used to create thermal insulation for the bases and plinths of buildings, blind areas and basements. The strength, water resistance and thermal conductivity of the series are its main advantages. The characteristics of the "Foundation" are given in the table below:
Foam insulation of the Roof series is a renamed Penoplex 35 material, which is recommended for use in the insulation of pitched and flat roofs of any design. The use of the "Roof" series makes the further operation of the roof as simple as possible, since the reliability and long service life of the insulation minimize the possibility of repairing the roof surface. The popularity of this innovative insulation material is also due to the fact that greenhouses and summer gardens can be arranged on such a surface - such trends are now in fashion. Penoplex can withstand such high loads that it can handle a load of soil up to several tons. Characteristics of the brand of insulation penoplex "Roof" - in the table below:
"Comfort" - a universal brand of heat insulator Penoplex "Comfort" is a modified and improved "Penoplex 31C" with universal characteristics. The material is actively used in the insulation of country houses, country houses and cottages. High installation speed and minimal labor costs popularize the insulation among private homeowners - it is used to insulate the subfloor, foundation and basement of the house, basement and roof, walls and partitions inside and outside the building. Penoplex "Comfort" has high rates of moisture resistance and thermal conductivity. In the line of the penoplex series, the Comfort brand is recognized as universal.
Penoplex protects the soil from heaving during freezing - when the soil is insulated with this material, the freezing point of the soil will rise. This series is optimal for thermal insulation of road and railway tracks, runways and technical areas of airfields. Plates "Comfort" retain their unique characteristics throughout the entire period of operation. Characteristics of the brand of insulation penoplex "Comfort" - in the table below:
It is a delusion to think that foam and polystyrene are brother materials. Some properties of foam can be equated to the parameters of the foam, but not combustibility and water absorption. 
Manufacturers have long mastered the manufacture of both non-combustible foam plastic and well-burning foam plastic. But the truth is that foam plastic cannot ignite spontaneously, and in the open fire zone it will only melt, releasing carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO 2) gases. If the fire is eliminated, then the penoplex will not even smolder.
If earlier the range of thermal insulation materials was not rich enough, today customers have a wide choice of heaters with different properties and performance characteristics. This means that a homeowner with any budget can choose the right option. Today, penoplex is rightfully recognized as one of the most popular materials, which is in great demand and occupies a leading position in the market of thermal insulation coatings. Today we will understand in detail what it is, find out where it is used and how this popular insulation is mounted.
Surely every person at least once in his life heard about such a building material as penoplex. However, not every consumer knows what lies under this name.
Penoplex is a well-known trade name for high-quality extruded polystyrene. Today this material is in the lead in the market of heaters. They often cover walls, ceiling structures, roofing bases and even floors.
Penoplex is a high-quality foamed polystyrene. This type of material is obtained by extrusion.
A similar production process was developed more than half a century ago in American laboratories. Thus, a completely new material appeared, the structure of which consisted of closed microscopic cells. From the very beginning, their dimensions did not exceed 0.2 mm. In a single structure, these components created a neat and uniform surface without potholes and drops.
In the granules of this polymer there is a special additive that has a foaming effect. This component is combined with granules under pressure or under conditions of heating to a certain temperature. The result is a mass that is then passed through an extruder.
Foaming components (as a rule, they are represented by carbon dioxide or a mixture of light freons) are non-toxic and absolutely safe from an environmental point of view. In addition, these components are non-flammable.
When the manufacturing process is completed, all auxiliary components are replaced by air from the environment.
The result is a high-tech thermal insulation material with excellent performance characteristics. With its use in the home, it becomes much warmer and more comfortable - a comfortable microclimate is created that you don’t want to leave.
The main distinguishing features of penoplex are:
As a rule, this insulation is packaged in a film that protects it from aggressive sunlight. Thanks to such packaging, such material can be safely stored outdoors. However, it is worth considering that even in the presence of plastic packaging, it is necessary to additionally protect the product from ultraviolet radiation.
Under the influence of UV rays, this insulation may lose the integrity of the top layer.
Penoplex is a popular material that is in great demand. Its popularity is due to many positive qualities:
Penoplex is not an ideal heat-insulating material. It has its own weaknesses, which you should also be aware of if you decide to purchase such products for your home. Among them:
Of course, penoplex has much more positive qualities than negative ones.
Many of the problems associated with this material can be avoided if installed correctly.
The main characteristics of penoplex include:
Due to its technical characteristics, penoplex has become a popular and sought-after material. It is difficult to damage or break. However, unfortunately, it is flammable.
Different types of penoplex belong to different flammability classes:
In addition, all of the listed thermal insulation materials have different compressive densities, for example:
Extruded polystyrene foam boasts good resistance to various chemicals and materials. These include:
Foreign materials can destroy penoplex, which include a component such as a solvent. Such products soften the polystyrene, which then leads to its significant shrinkage.
When working with penoplex, the following mixtures should be avoided:
Currently, in the market of building and finishing materials, the most popular and common are high-quality products with the following markings:
Let's analyze each label in detail:
Penoplex, belonging to the "standard" class with a density of 25-31 kg / m3, has the following technical characteristics:
Comfort type material (28-33 kg/m3) has the following dimensions:
Foundation material with a density of 29-33 kg / m3 has similar dimensions. As for the insulation "45" (35-47 kg / m3), then its data are as follows:
These parameters are indicative. First of all, the dimensions of extruded polystyrene depend on the manufacturer who put them on the market.
Now in stores you can find non-standard canvases.
Penoplex is a popular and sought-after material. It is represented by many modifications, each of which has its own marking and designation. Currently, there are several varieties of this thermal insulation coating.
The density of such extruded polystyrene can be from 25 to 32 kg/m3. This heat-insulating material is perfect for installation on external and internal ceilings. In addition, penoplex "wall" can be used in the design of partitions and basements. Thanks to this material, the sound insulation characteristics of the room are increased.
No less popular today is such material as penoplex "foundation". Its density varies from 29 to 33 kg/m3. You can safely turn to this coating if you want to insulate the foundation and the upper part of the basement. Such material is characterized by high density and water resistance. In addition, this insulation is often used for thermal insulation of septic tanks with a significant recess.
Another common and popular material is foam "roof". Similar products are produced directly for the insulation of rafter or flat types of roofs. Also, material from the "roofing" category can be used to isolate attic structures. The density of this brand, as a rule, is from 28 to 33 kg / m3. This material is light and does not put a lot of stress on the roof sheathing.
Comfort products are in great demand today. Such materials have a density of 25-35 kg/m3. They are used to insulate walls in apartments. For example, it may be the territory of a balcony or loggia. It is acceptable to use such a coating in the conditions of baths and saunas.
Penoplex "geo" is an alternative to materials belonging to the "foundation" class. Such coatings are more often used in industrial and civil construction works. It should be noted that the plates of this insulation are often used for facing floors, foundations and other similar
Penoplex from this category has an optimal density that allows it to be used in a variety of construction work. Such insulation is laid on the floor, walls and roofing bases. Penoplex "base" is popular due to its durability and versatility of use - it is often used in both civil and industrial construction.
Especially for the insulation of roofs, a penoplex "pitched roof" was developed. Such a coating is ideal for laying on the foundations of low-rise buildings. As a rule, this heat-insulating material has a thickness of 10 and 15 cm.
The name of this type of penoplex speaks for itself. It is used for insulation of plinths, facades, external parts of ceilings and partitions. On such a material there is a special milled surface, on which plaster is much easier and more reliable. The thickness of the foam plastic "facade" is 20-100 mm.
Penoplex is recognized as one of the most popular and high-tech materials, so it is used in many cases:
The main thing is to choose the material of a suitable class and type.
There are times when penoplex for some reason is not in stores. A little less often, consumers themselves refuse to purchase this material due to high cost or flammability. Many are wondering what can replace this insulation in such situations.
A good alternative to penoplex is a domestic material called Technoplex. This insulation is in great demand today and is a strong competitor to branded products of the Penoplex brand. It is good because it seamlessly lays down on bases made of a variety of materials. In addition, it can be safely laid on the floor, as it is permissible to combine it with the "warm floor" system.
Currently, "Technoplex" is produced using a special nanotechnology. In this case, graphite is used, which significantly reduces the level of thermal conductivity of the insulation, but at the same time increases the rigidity and wear resistance of the plates.
This material has a silver-gray color, which distinguishes it from foam. However, Technoplex has the same positive qualities as extruded polystyrene. That is why these materials are interchangeable.
"Technoplex" is made in a tiled format. Such thermal insulation materials can have the following thickness:
At the same time, the plates of such insulation are produced with grooves and spikes, with which they can be easily and quickly assembled, forming a neat seamless coating. Due to the absence of gaps on such an insulating layer, “cold bridges” do not appear on the bases.
After the installation is completed, such material as "Technoplex" must be covered with decorative finishing materials without fail.
This requirement is explained by the fact that aggressive ultraviolet rays can adversely affect the quality and integrity of the insulation, so it must be “hidden” behind other coatings.
Another popular analogue of penoplex is Polispen. This heater is also produced in Russia. It is currently available in three variations., having different technical characteristics, which include the coefficient of thermal conductivity, strength, as well as the level of combustibility and compression:
As part of such an analogue of penoplex, there is a fire retardant. Thanks to this component, Polispen is less flammable. Similar materials are produced in the form of plates with a thickness of 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 200 mm. Thanks to this choice, it will be possible to choose a heater for a particular area.
Penoplex can also be replaced with the following heat-insulating materials:
If the speech insulation will be subjected to constant exposure to high temperatures, then it is better to give preference to mineral wool. This type of thermal insulation material today is one of the most popular and in demand.
By her own mineral wool- This is a fibrous insulation of inorganic origin. This heater has many positive qualities, for example:
Laying penoplex on one or another basis can be done by hand. You do not need to have rich experience and cunning knowledge for this. The main thing is to adhere to simple technology and use high-quality materials.
It was previously mentioned that the installation of extruded polystyrene foam can be done both inside and outside the dwelling.
Consider step by step how to install this material in all of these cases.
Penoplex can be installed in the inside of the house. All work is done as follows:
It should be borne in mind that warming the home from the inside is not always appropriate and appropriate.
The main disadvantage of such work is the reduction of living and free space due to the thickness of the materials, as well as the profile design.
According to experts, the external insulation of the house is more practical and convenient. At the same time, free space is not hidden, and dirt and dust that remain during work does not accumulate inside the premises.
For external insulation, foam plastic is most often used, having a thickness of 80-100 mm. The process of installing heat-insulating material in this case is in many ways similar to internal insulation.
To begin with, the facade of the house needs to be leveled. If there are cracks or potholes on it, then it is imperative to get rid of them - repair, and then primed.
Penoplex is glued to the facade base in the same way as with the internal insulation of the home. In a similar way, fastening to dowels occurs.
If you want to plaster the facade in the future, then as a preparatory work, you need to glue the reinforced mesh. If you want to finish the house with siding or PVC panels, then you need to take care of the vertical guides in advance in order to securely fix them. In this case, an additional layer of vapor barrier material is not needed.
Penoplex is ideal for strengthening the roof. Not only beginners, but also experienced craftsmen turn to this heater.
The gap must be left only when installing the roof itself.
Penoplex is used as a building heat-insulating material. To make it comfortable to live in the house in any weather, so that you can go out on the loggia even in winter without warm clothes, you need high-quality insulation of walls, floors, ceilings. Today, many new heaters have appeared that protect house structures from heat loss. And among them stands out penoplex. Why has it become so popular in industrial and domestic use, what are its advantages and where is it used?
Penoplex insulation has now become very popular in the insulation of buildings. They protect everything - from foundations to ceilings on balconies.
This is due to the fact that the material attracts with its most important properties:
The main reason for the popularity of expanded polystyrene is that it is cheap, but at the same time its thermal qualities are at a high level.
Penoplex insulation is an extruded polystyrene foam. In its structure, foam plastic - be it 31, 45. 31 - resembles the well-known foam plastic, but it has slightly different characteristics due to the peculiarities of production.
During production, polystyrene foam granules are foamed with freon or carbon dioxide. This allows you to get a material that is absolutely harmless to health, hypoallergenic and has a number of advantages over polystyrene foam and other heaters.
Penoplex is produced in the form of plates. Technical characteristics of foam insulation are considered one of the most optimal for building protection. The dimensions of the plates are standard, but they can be cut.
Penoplex insulation is an extruded foamed polystyrene
Penoplex does not contain any biological substances. Therefore, it never decomposes or rots. At least in the foreseeable future, the material cannot decompose under the influence of the environment and microorganisms - manufacturers claim that its service life reaches 50 years or more.
The material has a very low thermal conductivity of 0.03 W / m ºK, so it is a universal insulation.
Penoplex is currently used for:
The high degree of resistance of penoplex to decay and chemical modification makes it possible to widely use it as a heater
Expanded polystyrene insulation retains its characteristics and properties at temperatures from -50 to + 75 degrees
Thanks to these technical characteristics, the insulation has the following advantages:
The advantages of penoplex in environmental friendliness, strength and its resistance to compression
At the moment, several types of penoplex are produced, each of which has its own areas of application. Although this is a fairly versatile material, it is still better to follow the recommendations of the manufacturers and use different types of foam for certain types of work.
At the moment, several types of penoplex are produced, each of which has its own areas of application.
Penoplex is of the following types:
Due to its qualities, it is used for the insulation of industrial facilities. Penoplex 45 is widely used for warming runways, any roads - railway tracks and asphalt road surfaces, especially if they are laid on heaving soil and permafrost; insulation of floors, foundations, roofs.
Penoplex 45 allows you to insulate precisely operated roofs, which can be driven by vehicles, as well as floors that have a heavy load. Therefore, 45 is used for the insulation of industrial facilities.
If we are talking about the construction of residential buildings, then in the field of insulation of foundations and walls, especially in harsh climates, foam 45 is practically unrivaled.
Important: All types of penoplex are not afraid if they freeze, thaw and freeze again. At the same time, this does not affect their properties in any way. They are resistant to acids, salts, alkalis, lime, alcohols, water-based paints, ammonia, cement, animal and vegetable oils.
Penoplex plates are easy to cut - they can be given the desired dimensions with conventional cutting tools. After cutting, the slabs are stacked and fixed. It is necessary to choose glue for penoplex based on the manufacturer's recommendations. Keep in mind that some adhesives can damage it. The material is resistant to gasoline, kerosene, benzene, polyester resins, acetone, oil paints.
Plates can be stored outdoors. But we must protect them from lying under the sun for a long time, since in the light the upper layers of the material begin to collapse.
The technical characteristics of the material make it an almost ideal insulation. Therefore, it can be used in almost any conditions and on any objects. And the ease of installation and work with it make it available for independent work.
Foam boards are easy to cut - they can be given the desired dimensions with conventional cutting tools
