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External wall structures with composite thermal insulation systems (ETICS)

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External wall structures with composite thermal insulation systems (ETICS)

Where an external wall structure consists of masonry or reinforced concrete in combination with a composite thermal insulation system (ETICS), the functions of these two layers are separated:

The load-bearing layer performs structural functions and, due to its considerable mass, has advantages for soundproofing and protection against overheating in summer. The insulation layer is implemented with thermally optimized materials.

What is a composite thermal insulation system (ETICS)?

ETAG 004 describes ETICS as comprising a prefabricated insulation product which is bonded onto the wall, or mechanically fixed using anchors, profiles, special pieces, etc. ..., or a combination of adhesive and mechanical fixings and faced with a rendering. This rendering consists of one or more layers (site applied), one of which contains a reinforcement and is applied directly to the insulating panels, without any air gap or disconnecting layer.

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