Processing/practical tips

The airtight panel envelope must not be damaged during installation or in use.

In addition, the panels must be supplied custom-fitted, so as to insulate without gaps or chinks. Producers are going over to providing small gap-fillers made from high-grade adaptable insulation material.

The VIPs, and the shell if appropriate, must be secured at the joints without the panels being punctured. If panels are laid on the floor, it may make sense to make two layers in order to reinforce the weaknesses at the joints.

Vacuum insulated panels (source: Porextherm Dämmstoffe GmbH)