Areas of application

There are many possible applications for insulation foams. A special focus is on composite thermal insulation systems, where cost-effective solutions can be achieved even with high-quality insulation structures. Here the goal should be a solution with high resistance to algal and fungal growth, e.g. through protection against moisture (for instance eaves to avoid rain beating against façades), with the outside layer of plaster implemented appropriately.

Other areas of application involve contact with soil, such as floor slab and dado insulation (with closed-cell insulation foams such as XPS or PUR), and insulation for flat roofs and screeds.

In cases where moisture gets in and causes damage, PS and PUR insulation responds better to drying out than many other insulation materials.

Insulation foams are less suitable as infill for timber and lightweight structures (walls and especially roofs). Other materials in the form of mats or injected insulation are preferable as regards processing; during planning their reaction to fire should also be taken into account.