Sintered Expanded Polystyrene. Useful by nature.

TERMOSTYR® - TERMOPOR®

KIND TO THE ENVIRONMENT LESS CO2 EMISSIONS

MANUFACTURER OF SINTERED EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE.

ISOSYSTEM Srl, a company located in Ponte di Piave in the province of Treviso, specialises in the production of waterproof and

ventilated thermal insulation systems for roof coverings, structural sandwich panels for roof coverings, walls and floors, acoustic

insulation products for walls and floors and plasterboard coupled with acoustic insulators (rubber, lead, polyethylene, etc), certified

both in the laboratory and on site.

ISOSYSTEM manufactures decorative elements such as plastic coated EPS formwork and moulds for exteriors made to specific custo-

mer requirements, CE and ETICS certified EPS panels and blocks of Sintered Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). The company boasts a high

degree of production flexibility, offering a wide range of custom-made items for thermal and acoustic insulation.

MANUFACTURER OF SINTERED EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE.

EPS is a lightweight, insulating material, 98% of which is composed of air or gases innocuous to the environment

and is recyclable. Thanks to its closed-cell, internal structure, it has excellent thermal insulation properties and

offers good mechanical performance. Expanded polystyrene is a safe material in all of its forms, does not cause

allergies and does not pose any health risk. If installed correctly, its technical characteristics are guaranteed for

the entire life of the building. To improve its behaviour in the event of fire, a self-extinguishing version is also

produced (EPS RF – flame retardant EPS).

The excellent cost-performance ratio, above all when compared to other insulation materials, and the environ-

mentally friendly nature of the material, make EPS a cost-efficient and eco-sustainable choice. EPS is widely

used as insulation in applications for which a high degree of thermal insulation is required. The versatility of

expanded polystyrene and the continuous research conducted into new applications have led to its use in areas

that were unimaginable not long ago, such as being laid under foundations to create an elastic base capable of

absorbing seismic waves. The Italian expanded polystyrene association, Aipe (Associazione Italiana Polistirolo

Espanso), has prepared a pilot study on the dynamic behaviour of structures supported by foundations resting

on an EPS sub-foundation. In terms of an analytical forecast, that is to say through simulations, positive results

were obtained. Other LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) studies commissioned by Aipe have highlighted the absolute

competitiveness of EPS compared to alternative materials in terms of GER (Gross Energy Requirement) and GWP

(Global Warming Potential).

ISOSYSTEM has created the following pages with the aim of providing a document that can be used as a tool with

which to take a closer look at EPS, summarising and focusing on its main features and requisites in relation to

its use in the field of thermal insulation.

EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE SINTERED AT 360°

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THERMAL INSULATION AND WELL-BEING OF THE HOME

The well-being of a home depends on the building’s performance, such as: a constant, pleasant temperature, low energy consumption

and durability of the building’s structures, resulting in lower running and maintenance costs.

Having established that changes needed to be made to the construction type in order to obtain a satisfactory level of comfort in the

home, the various materials that could be used were analysed.

This analysis showed that in addition to necessary technological improvements in the systems, thermal resistance is of vital impor-

tance in building structures and can be obtained at limited expense using materials with a high insulating power such as Sintered

Expanded Polystyrene, which was found to have the best cost-performance ratio.

TERMOSTYR and TERMOPOR panels, made of Sintered Expanded Polystyrene and certified in compliance with the latest edition of CE EN

13163, offer effective solutions to the market’s demands for perfect thermal insulation products, guaranteeing levels of performance

that remain constant over time.

THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGE OF A HOMEThe areas in red indicate a high amount of heat loss, whereas areas shown in blue are well insulated.

Roof 30%

Walls 25%

Thermal bridges 5%

Solai 7%

Windows 13%

Air renewal 20%

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

“Directive 2002/91/CE concerning the energy performance of buil-dings” is the most important regulation currently in force governing the Energy Certification of Buildings, documentation that must now be provided for every sale or rental contract. This regulation was adopted by the European states on 4th January 2006. Energy Cer-tification of a Building affects and determines the parameters used to value a property, meaning every home is assessed in terms of its energy efficiency, presented as a parameter directly proportional to the level of comfort offered by the home.

The heat requiremente for new construction

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Good thermal insulation is fundamental for the energy efficiency of a building, resulting in lower heating or air-conditioning costs and a lower consumption of non-renewable energy sources such as: natural gas and oil (cause of CO2 emissions). The use of EPS for building insulation does not just save energy, it also helps to reduce CO2 emissions to the atmosphere and therefore plays an important role in safeguarding the environment.

Non-insulated homebuilt in the 1970s/80sCLASS G

Area to be heated 100 m2

Annual consumption 22-25 litres m2

About 250 kWh/m2

CO2 emissions/year 8 tEnergy consumption/yearabout 2,500 litres.

Renovated home with sufficient thermal insulationCLASS D

Area to be heated 100 m2

Annual consumption 7-9 litres m2

About 70 kWh/m2

CO2 emissions/year 2.5 tEnergy consumption/yearabout 700 litres.

New energy-saving homeCLASSE A

Area to be heated 100 m2

Annual consumption 2.5-3 litres m2

About 30 kWh/m2

CO2 emissions/year 0.9 tEnergy consumption/yearabout 300 litres.

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EXTERNAL TERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEM

SHEETS OF EPS FOR EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION 80Kpa - 100Kpa - 120 KpaTERMOSTYR is a sheet of EPS (Sintered Expanded Polystyrene), “ETICS” (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) certified for external thermal insulation. External insulation consists of TERMOSTYR panels applied as an external coating on the perimeter walls of a new building, or a building undergoing renovation. TERMOSTYR, a product certified in accordance with the EN 13163 “ETICS” (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) regulation, is subject to continuous testing during the production process and when correctly installed on site creates the right conditions for thermo-hygrometrically stable perimeter walls.

SHEETS OF GRAPHITE-ENHANCED EPS FOR EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION 100KpaTERMOPOR is a sheet of graphite-enhanced EPS (Sintered Expanded Polystyrene) of the latest generation with excellent insulating properties. Thanks to the graphite enclosed in the cells of the EPS, TERMOPOR sheets can absorb and reflect infrared rays, blocking heat radiation to the advantage of thermal resistance and therefore insulation. TERMOPOR sheets are recommended for external insulation with sheets certified in accordance with the EN 13163 “ETICS” (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) regulation. Thanks to the low thermal conductivity of TERMOPOR sheets, excellent insulation values can be obtained using smaller thicknesses compared to traditional EPS. The use of TERMOPOR and installation of the system to a good workmanlike standard make this the best insulation product currently on the market.

EXTERNAL TERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEM

Plaster

Brickwork

TERMOSTIR®EXTERNAL TERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEM

Adhesive mortar

Tassello PVC FGS

Plaster

Glass fibre mesh

Adhesive mortar

Rete in fibra di vetro

Adhesive mortar

TERMOPOR®EXTERNAL TERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEM

Tassello PVC FGS

Adhesive mortar

Brickwork

This technique allows you to:• Useanexcellentsystemfornewbuildingsandrenovations.• Protectthewholebuildingfromexcessivetemperaturerangesandtheelements.• Exploitthestructure’sthermalinertiabothinthewinterandthesummer,improvingthelevelofcomfortandenergyefficiency.• Eliminateanypossibilityofcondensationforming.• Preventreductionofthesurfaceareainthelivingspace.• Eliminateanylimitswithregardstothearchitecturaldesignoffaçades.• Obtainanexcellentcost-benefitratio.

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TASSELLO PVC FGS CON CHIODO FRESA PER TASSELLI DA CAPPOTTO PARASPIGOLI

RETE BASE DI PARTENZA IN ALLUMINIO

PARASPIGOLO IN PLASTICA CON RETE

PVC FGS TASSELLO WITH NAIL

CUTTER FOR EXTERNAL INSULA-TION TASSELLI

EPS TASSELLI PLUGS

ALUMINIUM CORNER BEADS

160 GR. MESH ALUMINIUM STARTING CHANNEL ALUMINIUM CORNER BEAD WITH MESH

PLASTIC CORNER BEAD WITH MESH

EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION ACCESSORIES

GREY/WHITE ADHESIVE FOR EXTERNAL INSULATIONISO-COLL is a single-component product supplied in powder form that, with the addition of water, forms a specific paste used in the external insulation system for gluing and finishing TERMOPOR, TERMOSTYR or extruded polyester (rough surface) insulation panels. When used as a finish coat it must be reinforced using the spe-cific external insulation mesh.

FIELDS OF APPLICATION

ISO-COLL can be applied as panel glue to the following surfaces:•oldandnewplaster;•concrete;•brickworkandmixedmasonry;•old,well-adheringplasticcoatings.

SPECIFICATIONS “The TERMOSTYR EPS sheet external insulation system is created using panels of EPS expanded polystyrene, marked CE ETICS in com-pliance with the edition currently in force of the EN 13163:2003 regulation, with the following characteristics:DIMENSIONS 1.000 x 500 mmreaction to fire: Class E (EN 13501)thermal conductivity λD =80Kpa 0.042 W/mK - 100 Kpa 0.036 W/mK - 120 Kpa 0.035 W/mK”

“The external insulation system with TERMOPOR graphite-enhanced EPS sheets is created using panels of EPS expanded polystyrene, markedCEETICSincompliancewiththeeditioncurrentlyinforceoftheUNIEN13163:2003regulation,withthefollowingcharac-teristics:DIMENSIONS 1.000 x 500 mmreactiontofire:EuroclassClassE(UNIEN13501)thermal conductivity λD =100Kpa 0.031 W/mK “

SHEET OF EPS FOR THERMAL INSULATIONTermopor and Termostyr sheets, certified CE EN 13163, are used for insulation of walls, roofs and floors. The application of eps sheets as thermal insulation in old or new structures is today the most method used because it can reduce the quantity of consumption energy. Termopor and Termostyr sheets, cut or from block, are a very flexible insulation because they can provide in different sizes and forms.

APPLICATIONS:Full height thermal insulation for wall cavities Thermal insulation of roof coveringsThermalinsulationofventilatedfaçadesApplied to sheets of plasterboardThermal insulation of floors

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THERMAL INSULATION FOR WALL CAVITIES Thermal insulation installed in the wall cavity is a very popular system. It consists of installing TERMOSTYR® or TERMOPOR® sheets, if possible full height and between two layers of brickwork with different physical and morphological characteristics. Thermal insulation in cavity walls can be:

DISCONTINUOUSCavities are interrupted close to floors, creating a thermal bridge. This problem can be solved by applying a sheet of TERMOPOR® or TERMOSTYR® as external insulation to eliminate the thermal bridge.

CONTINUOUSTERMOPOR® and TERMOSTYR® insulation is positioned on the outside of edge beams or the structure, lending continuity to the insulation and preventing thermal bridges. The whole thing is then cladded with external brickwork.

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THERMAL INSULATION OF FLOORSA significant amount of a building’s heat is lost through floors. This mainly occurs in the case of floors in direct contact with the ground, inaccessible ventilated floors, floors above non-heated rooms (garages) or floors with direct outdoor exposure (porticoed floors). The correct design of floor insulation using the Euroclass 200 Kpa and 250 Kpa versions of TERMOSTYR® guarantees a high degree of mechanical strength and excellent.

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FLAT ROOFSTo insulate a flat roof using the hot roof system with TERMOSTYR® or TERMOPOR® EPS sheets, the insulating material must be integral with the waterproofing. Flat roofs require the application of various waterproof layers over the insulating material. The application of a steam barrier below the layer of insulation is just as important as it prevents condensation from forming, which would reduce the efficiency of the thermal insulation and the duration of the waterproofing.

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PITCHED ROOFThe roof covering determines the quality of a building and a ventilated, pitched roof covering is an ideal solution provided the following requirements are complied with: • Itmustbewaterproofandresistanttoanytypeofdownfall.• Itmustbeequippedwithanappropriateventilationsystemtoreducethermalstresscausedbysummerheatand dry out any condensation that may form during the winter.• Itmustbesuitablyinsulated,usingTERMOSTYR® or TERMOPOR® EPS sheets, to prevent heat loss thereby ensuring a high degree of comfort and low running costs.• Itmustpossessexcellentsteampermeability. Ifpossibleitshouldhaveoverhangingparts,composedofthegutters,toprotectthefaçadefromdownfalls.

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VENTILATED FAÇADEVentilated façadesarecreatedusinga thermal insulation techniqueperformedexternally thatexploitsventilation deriving from an air chamber created between the insulation and the external coating. The latter may be composed of various elements: stone, earthenware, metal, plastic, etc. Ventilated walls are designed and constructed to create a rising flow of air in the cavity, caused by the difference in temperature of air contained in the cavity and that entering the same, known as the “chimney effect”.InsulatingabuildingwiththeventilatedfaçadetechniqueusingTERMOSTYR or TERMOPOR EPS sheets offers the following benefits: homogeneous and continuous thermal insulation, total control of thermal bridges, reduction of the building’s heat load during the summer thanks to the ventilation created in the cavity.

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TERMOSTYR® SPECIFICATIONSThermalinsulationofwalls(incavities),roofcoveringsandventilatedfaçadeswithsheetsofTERMOSTYR®in expanded polystyrene in compliance with CE 13163 Euroclass 100, 150, 200 Kpa, with a thickness of ....., thermal conductivity equal to λD ..... W/mK and fire behaviour equal to Class E in accordance with EN 13501.

TERMOPOR® SPECIFICATIONSThermal insulationofwalls (in cavities), roof coverings and ventilated façadeswith sheets of TERMOPOR® inexpanded polystyrene enhanced with graphite in compliance with CE 13163 Euroclass 100 Kpa, with a thickness of ....., thermal conductivity equal to λD 0.031 W/mK and fire behaviour equal to Class E in accordance with EN 13501.

Description Class U.M. EPS80 EPS100 EPS120 EPS150 EPS200 Regulation

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNI EN 13163

DIMENSIONS: Length 1000-1200-2000-3000-4000 mm Width 500-1000 mm Thicknesses from 10 to 1000 mmData provided in this data sheet derives from our current knowledge and is provided purely as an indication. It does not therefore constitute a legal warranty and may be

changed at any time without prior warning.

Length tolerance L2 mm ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 EN 822

Width tolerance W2 mm ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 ±2 EN 822

Thickness tolerance T2 mm ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 ±1 EN 823

Perpendicular tolerance S2 mm/m ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 ≤2 EN 824

Flatness tolerance P4 mm ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 ±5 EN 825

Bending strength BS kPa ≤125 ≤150 ≤170 ≤200 ≤250 EN 12089

Compressive strength at

10% compression CS(10) kPa ≤80 ≤100 ≤120 ≤150 ≤200 EN 826

Thermal conductivity λD 0,042 0,036 0,035 0,033 0,033 EN 12939

λ 0,038 0,034 0,033 0,033 0,033 EN 12667

Reaction to fire Classe E E E E E EN 13501/1

Tensile strength TR kPa ≤150 ≤150 ≤150 EN 1607

Limit temperature of use °C 75 75 75 75 75

Water absorption % WL(T) ≤ 3 ≤ 3 ≤ 3 ≤ 3 ≤ 3 EN 12087

Transmission of steam MU 20-40 40-60 60-80 70-90 90-120 EN12086

Description Class U.M. EPS100 Regulation

DIMENSIONS: Length 1000-1200-2000-3000-4000 mm Width 500-1000 mm Thicknesses from 10 to 1000 mmData provided in this data sheet derives from our current knowledge and is provided purely as an indication. It does not therefore constitute a legal warranty and may be

changed at any time without prior warning.

Length tolerance L2 mm ±2 EN 822

Width tolerance W2 mm ±2 EN 822

Thickness tolerance T2 mm ±1 EN 823

Perpendicular tolerance S2 mm/m ≤2 EN 824

Flatness tolerance P4 mm/m ≤2 EN 825

Bending strength BS kPa ≤150 EN 12089

Compressive strength at

10% compression CS(10) kPa ≤100 EN 826

Thermal conductivity λD 0,031 EN 12939

λ 0,029 EN 12667

Reaction to fire Classe E EN 13501/1

Tensile strength TR kPa ≤150 EN 1607

Limit temperature of use °C 75

Water absorption % WL(T) ≤ 3 EN 12087

Transmission of steam MU 40-60 EN12086

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNI EN 13163

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FONOPOR® FONOPOR® is a sheet of EPS-T “CE” marked in compliance with EN 13163 with Euroclass “E” reaction to fire class. FONOPOR® offers the solution to compliance with acoustic and thermal insulation regulations with a single product. FONOPOR® is made of expanded polystyrene enhanced with graphite to guarantee a high degree of thermal insulation, and the subsequent elasticizing process trans-forms FONOPOR® into a product with low dynamic rigidity, an ideal characteristic for an acoustic floor insulation product.

SHEETS OF ELASTICIZED EPS FOR IMPACT NOISE INSULATION

FONOPOR®

Dynamic rigidity MN/m3 EN 29052-1 ≤20 ≤15 ≤15 ≤10 class EN 13163 SD20 SD15 SD15 SD10

Acoustic damping ΔLw(screed=100 Kg/m2) dB EN 12354-2 28 30 30 33

Compressibility c mm EN 12431 ≤2 ≤3 ≤3 ≤3 classe EN 13163 CP2 CP3 CP3 CP3

Load applied to the floor kPa EN 13163 ≤5,0 ≤4,0 ≤4,0 ≤4,0

Thermal conductivity λD a 10°C W/mK EN 12667 0,031 0,031 0,031 0,031 EN 13163

Thermal resistance RD m2 K/W EN 13163 0,60 0,95 1,25 1,60

Vapour diffusion resistance factor µ EN 12086 20-40

Limit temperature of use °C 80

CHARACTERISTICS unit of test Thk. Thk. Thk. Thk. measurement regulation Thk mm 22 mm 33 mm 43 mm 53

Length mm EN 822 L2 ±2

Width mm EN 822 W2 ±2

Thickness mm EN 823 T4 0

Orthogonality mm/mm EN 824 S2 ±2/1000

Flatness mm EN 825 P4 ±5

Specific thermal capacity J/(kgK) EN 12524 1260

DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

Dynamic rigidityDynamic rigidity is the unit of measurement used to assess impact noise insulation material.Dynamic rigidity is inversely proportional to the thickness of the elastic material. The thinner the material is, the more rigid it beco-mes, increasing dynamic rigidity, thereby reducing acoustic insulation. Vice versa, the thicker the material is the more elastic it will be, resulting in less dynamic rigidity, thereby increasing the product’s acoustic performance.

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NORMATIVA UNI EN 12354-2

CompressibilityCapacity possessed by a resilient material to deform elastically whilst maintaining its original thickness and mechanical characteristi-cs.SaidvalueistestedaccordingtotheUNI12431regulation.CompressibilitydeterminedaccordingtoUNIEN12431“Determinationof thickness for floating floor insulating products”, offers an accurate test method for establishing thickness variations in material subjected to a long-term load. The test procedure consists of subjecting the material examined to a loading/unloading cycle at well-defined time intervals with peak loads of up to 50 kPa (about 5,100 kg/m2). Compressibility is the variation in material thickness, expressed in mm, found at the end of the test cycle. When the compressibility of the test sample is known, its CP level can be iden-tified and as a result so can the overload that the product can safely resist to without losing dynamic rigidity over time.

Thermal insulation In addition to guaranteeing high levels of acoustic insulation, FONOPOR can also be used for thermal insulation, offering a higher degree of insulation thanks to the graphite particles contained in the raw material.

Specifications mpact noise floor insulation can be created using the technique of a floating floor on FONOPOR® elasticized expanded polystyrene insulationmaterial,CEmarkedspecificallyforimpactnoiseinsulation(EPST–UNIEN13163),withathicknessof…….,dynamicrigiditylevelofSD……..(UNIEN29052-1),compressibilityclassofCP…….(UNIEN12431)andthermalconductivityoflD=0.031W/mK(UNIEN13163).Afterlayingtheplants ontheunfinishedfloor,takingcarenottoexceedaheightof….cm,andhavingplastered the walls and ceiling, proceed with creating a lightweight subfloor covering all of the plants to obtain a smooth laying surface. Fastentheself-adhesiveACUSTICBANDNperimeterbandtothebottomofthewallswithoutleavinganygaps.Lay the FONOPOR® elasticized expanded polystyrene panels onto the lightweight subfloor in a continuous manner and cover with nylon to obtain a waterproof tank to hold the screed. The floating screed must be reinforced with electro-welded zinc-plated mesh orwithfibresandmustbeatleast5cmthick.Oncethefloorhasbeenlaid,anyexcessACUSTICBANDNperimeterbandmustberemoved and the skirting can be fitted. .

WHY USE FONOPOR SHEETS

Lightweight screedThe technological systems are installed, fastened to the load-bearing floor and covered with lightweight material to create a level surface.

Acustic Band N perimeter bandInstallation of the perimeter band to separate the floating floor from the walls. The yellow, adhesive part, made of polyethylene, is glued to the pla-ster applied previously. The nylon part is raised for subsequent laying of the resilient panel.

FonoporLaying of FONOPOR® panels made of elasticized EPS, making sure that they fit as snugly together as possible so that no gaps will be left that could damage the final result.Lay the excess nylon part of the Acus-tic Band N, previously raised on the walls, over the panels.

NylonLaying a layer of nylon over the FONOPOR® panels. Every layer must have an overlap of at least 5 cm to ensure that fluid from the floating floor does not come into contact with the panels.

CREATION OF A FLOATING PLANT

Reinforced screedCreation of a floating floor using sand and cement, reinforced with an electro-welded mesh. It must be at least 5 cm thick to prevent it from cracking and prevent any risk of damage to its sta-bility and rigidity. Greater thicknesses increase the level of soundproofing.

FloorLaying any type of floor after the top screed has matured. Great care must be taken to prevent the sealant from co-ming into contact with the walls when sealing any leaks: it must rest against the band.

Trimming the perimeter bandWhen the seal is complete and dry, trim off the excess part of the band. If the skirting board is not made of wood, try to leave a space of at least 1 mm above floor level to ensure that the skirting is disconnected from the floor.

SkirtingCeramic skirting must be fitted over the “ACUSTICBANDD”topreventthecrea-tion of acoustic bridges.

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