Extruded polystyrene foam Technoplex XPS 1180x580x100 mm 4 boards per package (2.7 m2)

Installation features

The slabs can be laid on the ground under a concrete screed

To insulate your home yourself, you do not need any special skills. It is enough to study the technology of work on a specific site and follow the tips and recommendations. The TechnoNIKOL Technoplex insulation is fixed with special glue and plastic dowels.

Floor insulation

Thermal insulation of floors with XPS slabs can be carried out on the ground and concrete screed. The first technology is used in rooms where the base will not experience high loads. Preparation begins with filling a layer of crushed stone. Sand is placed on top of it in a layer of up to 10 cm. Having compacted the base, sheets of expanded polystyrene are laid. Technoplex is poured with a concrete screed.

When insulating a concrete base, it is necessary to check its level. All differences are leveled with a solution. Expanded polystyrene is installed on a completely dry and clean base. In the basement, a layer of waterproofing is laid underneath it. The thickness of the sheets depends on climatic conditions, usually it is 50-80 mm. The insulation is covered with plastic film, and a damper tape is laid around the perimeter. Cement-sand mortar is poured.

If heating is provided by a water or cable electric floor heating system, heating elements and pipes are placed under the screed layer.

Thermal insulation of walls

The insulation is suitable for arranging a ventilated facade.
To fix the sheets on a vertical base, special adhesive mixtures Geresit or TechnoNIKOL are used. The insulation process begins with leveling, cleaning and priming the walls. Installation starts from the bottom. Each subsequent row is laid offset by half the length of the sheet. The adhesive composition is applied to the surface of the insulation, the plate is pressed against the wall for a few seconds. For additional fixation, 5 umbrella dowels are installed. They are placed in the corners and in the middle. The seams between the sheets are filled with polyurethane foam.

After the glue has dried, a reinforcing layer of fiberglass mesh is laid on the surface of the Technoplex. Finishing is done with plaster. After the solution has dried, the finishing coating is performed.

Foundation insulation

It is recommended to insulate the foundation from the outside. The surface is first covered with a layer of waterproofing. An adhesive mixture is applied to the expanded polystyrene boards around the perimeter and in the center. Pressing it to the foundation, hold it for 1 minute. The sheets are laid close to each other, and the subsequent rows are made with offset seams. The glue is given 2 days to dry, then the insulation is fixed with plastic dowels. The final finishing is done with plaster mortar over a reinforcing mesh.

Roof installation

Expanded polystyrene is suitable for roof insulation from the outside and from the inside.
Thermal insulation of the roof is carried out from the inside and outside. In the first case, it is possible after construction is completed. The slabs can be laid using frame and frameless technology. On a flat roof, the material is placed on a waterproofing sheet. The slabs are laid staggered, if necessary in two layers. The insulation is covered with a geotextile fabric. The finishing layer is a concrete screed or backfill with gravel.

The pitched roof is insulated along the sheathing. The bars are packed in increments of 600 mm, equal to the width of the slabs. Technoplex is laid in the sheathing, the joints are filled with polyurethane foam. The insulation layer is covered with a vapor barrier film. A counter-lattice is placed on top of the material for installation of finishing.

Technoplex insulation has all the necessary characteristics that ensure reliable and durable thermal insulation of the house.

Technical characteristics of Technoplex

High strength properties allow the material to be used where structures are subject to high loads. Being lightweight and thin, EPS boards nevertheless provide minimal heat loss compared to other analogues.

Important: Technoplex is chemically neutral (only gasoline and organic solvents are dangerous for it). The material is not susceptible to microorganisms, does not rot, and is not eaten by rodents. During operation, the insulation does not emit toxic substances.

The physical and technical parameters of Technoplex are given in the table.

Material advantages

To summarize, it should be noted that Technoplex is an improved modification of polystyrene foam. Here are the advantages of extrusion insulation.

• Strength. Gray EPS with graphite additives is 5-6 times stronger than expanded polystyrene. Polystyrene foam easily crumbles and breaks. It takes a lot of effort to break off a piece of extruded material.
• Density. Technoplex has a density and specific gravity that is 1.5-2 times higher. Therefore, it can withstand higher loads (it is not for nothing that it is used when forming a floor “pie”).
• Thermal insulation parameters. XPS retains heat better than foam products due to its smaller pores. With the same level of thermal protection, a Technoplex slab will be 25% thinner.
• Moisture resistance. Polystyrene foam absorbs water 5 times more actively: this is explained by its loose structure with numerous voids (although it should be noted that this figure is minimal). XPS with its minimal water absorption can remain in the ground for up to 50 years without losing its performance qualities.

The use of Technoplex is recommended wherever there are no increased requirements for vapor permeability. Installing the slabs of material is not difficult - the main thing is to fix them on the work surface and carefully foam the gaps.

Basic properties

Thanks to a special multi-cellular structure filled with gas, technoplex slabs have very low thermal conductivity , due to which they are successfully used to create a thermal insulation layer in various building structures. There are a number of features of the material that have made it one of the most popular insulation materials. Technoplex insulation has the following characteristics:

• the material is practically not exposed to water, does not get wet and does not rot. This characteristic is key when insulating basements or building foundations in places where temporary rise of groundwater is likely;
• light weight, which makes it possible to install it on the roof of a building, since it does not carry additional load on the supports;
• low flammability was achieved due to the introduction of a special agent (antiprene) into the raw material at the stage of forming the boards, which promotes self-extinguishing of the material;
• technoplex is of no interest to animals and cannot serve as a medium for the life and reproduction of bacteria (including mold and rot). This quality plays an important role when using insulation for outdoor work and in places with high humidity;
• ease of processing greatly facilitates installation and makes it possible to give the slabs the required size or configuration. It is easy to cut with a knife, it can be rounded or any technological hole can be made;
• durability allows you not to think about improving or replacing the insulating material for several decades;
• high strength and a wide range of operating temperatures (from +50 to -75 degrees) allows it to be used in areas with different climates (from the subtropics to the polar regions);
• The environmental friendliness of technoplex is also taken into account when choosing an insulating material.

These basic properties are highly valued by construction professionals who choose Technoplex as insulation.

Extruded polystyrene foam TECHNOPLEX 2cm

TECHNOPLEX 2cm extruded polystyrene foam is designed for thermal insulation of private houses, renovation of residential premises, including the installation of “warm floors”.

Description

Extruded polystyrene foam XPS TECHNOPLEX is a thermal insulation board that is used to insulate balconies, partitions, and in floor construction and “warm floors.” XPS TECHNOPLEX is one of the best thermal insulation materials for country house and apartment insulation. In the production of XPS TECHNOPLEX, nano-sized graphite particles are used. Nanographite reduces the thermal conductivity of the material and increases its strength. Thanks to the saturation with nanographite, XPS TECHNOPEX boards acquire a light silver tint.

Advantages

• Saves your money due to better thermal insulation properties per m². in relation to other thermal insulation materials;
• Retains heat 1.5 times more efficiently than conventional foam plastics and 2 times more efficiently than stone and glass wool;
• Not afraid of moisture;
• Does not shrink over time;
• Does not contain formaldehyde;
• Not susceptible to rodents;
• Convenient and easy to use. Provides high installation speed;
• Stable characteristics throughout the entire service life;
• Convenient packaging for transportation.

Characteristics

Package contains 20 sheets, 14.4 m2

Geometric dimensions

**- thickness 20 mm does not imply the presence of an “L” edge**

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Comparison of Technoplex and Penoplex

It is easy to see that both materials have the same pros and cons. Their production technologies are also similar.

Using the table, you can compare the physical characteristics of both materials and clearly see whether penoplex or technoplex is better.

It is easy to see that the technical characteristics of both insulation materials are almost the same. Minor differences in density and water absorption may play a role in the choice, although the difference is too small. The difference is noticeable only in bending strength: Penoplex is much stronger and can withstand greater loads.

Installation of extruded polystyrene foam

The slabs are installed using polystyrene foam glue with additional fastening with dowel mushrooms if necessary. Technoplex is warmer than foam block and other building materials; 50 mm of extrusion insulation replaces 600 mm of foam block. If we compare Technoplex with URSA XPS and other foreign analogues, then its cost is lower, with the same thermal conductivity characteristics.

Insulation of buildings should be done from the outside; in this case, the area of ​​the room will remain the same. Work should begin with cleaning and preparing the surface. The walls are cleaned of old paint or trim and then smoothed with plaster. Next, starting from the bottom, the insulation boards are installed. Many people install a base starting profile, which additionally protects the insulation from rodents.

The slabs are installed end-to-end so that there are no cold bridges. After finishing the entire surface, a layer of mastic or polystyrene foam glue is applied to the surface of the thermal insulation, onto which a reinforcing mesh is glued. After drying, the surface is primed and the facade of the house is finished with plaster. The façade can also be covered with vinyl siding or decorative PVC panels.

Penoplex or technoplex what is the difference

The scope of application of extruded polystyrene foam, due to its high strength and resistance to moisture, is very wide. XPS is used when pouring USP, insulating strip foundations and blind areas of houses. The material does not lose its original characteristics even in water, since the structure of the material consists of closed cells that do not absorb moisture, unlike Rocklight mineral wool.

Table. Penoplex or Technoplex, what is the difference in characteristics

Features of insulation production

The production of Technoplex products is carried out using the technology of mixing polystyrene beads with a foaming agent under the influence of high temperature and pressure. The resulting insulation has a uniform structure consisting of small closed cells. A special feature of the material is the addition of tiny graphite particles, which increase the strength of the plates and increase the resistance to heat transfer. The product takes on a grayish tint.

Characteristics and properties of Technoplex products

The high strength of the material allows it to be used in construction areas subject to high loads. Light and thin XPS sheet does not load the structure, providing the lowest thermal conductivity coefficient among similar products.

Extruded polystyrene foam is resistant to most aggressive chemicals, except organic solvents and gasoline.

The insulation is not subject to rotting, shrinkage and deformation. It does not contain toxic substances, therefore it is safe for people. The low vapor permeability of the heat insulator, which prevents natural gas exchange, requires the installation of high-quality ventilation.

Performance properties

Extrusion insulation is effective and reliable due to the following properties:

1. Retains heat efficiently. Low thermal conductivity provides thermal insulation performance 2 times better than that of glass wool; 1.5 times than that of foam plastics.
2. Practically does not absorb moisture. Does not swell and can be used and installed in damp conditions.
3. Highly durable. It does not sag, does not lose shape or thickness during the entire period of operation, and can withstand loads of up to 20 tons per sq.m.
4. Eco-friendly. Does not emit formaldehyde and other harmful substances.
5. Resistant to microorganisms, not afraid of rot and rodents.
6. Convenient and easy to install. It is easily and quickly processed and cut with a knife, and easily adheres to surfaces.
7. Durable. Can serve without damage for up to 40 years.

The low price of this product can also be classified as a pleasant advantage.

Materials made from extruded polystyrene foam are sensitive and can be destroyed by contact with petroleum (oil, kerosene, gasoline, white spirit) and organic solvents (R-646, R-4, etc.), including adhesives that contain these solvents .

Application of extruded polystyrene foam, installation nuances

Technoplex products are effective thermal insulation of buildings in all areas:

• foundation;
• facades and interior walls;
• floors;
• screed floor, wooden flooring, “warm floor” system;
• balconies, garages, loggias.

High-density slabs of 45 kg/m3 are used in the modernization of roads.

For external installation, sheets with a thickness of 100 mm are used. Before fastening them, the walls are leveled and treated with a primer. The insulation is fixed with a special glue for polystyrene foam. The slabs are laid from below, tightly joining each other. Each subsequent row is performed with an offset of half a sheet. After the glue has dried, Technoplex is additionally secured with plastic dowels. The outside of the insulation is reinforced with fiberglass mesh and plaster is applied.

When performing internal thermal insulation, products of small thickness up to 40 mm are recommended. The material is fixed to the walls with glue; an air gap is left between the insulation layer and the finishing for ventilation.

Durable and moisture-resistant XPS boards are used to insulate floors on the ground under a concrete screed. When installing extruded polystyrene foam under a heated floor system, energy losses are reduced. The insulation boards are laid on the screed and covered with plastic film. A substrate with a layer of foil is laid on top of it, and cable mats are mounted. The entire system is filled with concrete screed.

When insulating the floor along joists, sheets of expanded polystyrene are laid on a layer of waterproofing placed between wooden blocks. The joints between the plates are covered with polyurethane foam.

Technoplex does not change its properties even in difficult operating conditions; it is installed as thermal insulation of the underground area of ​​the blind area and the foundation of the house.

Features of the material

Technoplex is extruded polystyrene foam. Thanks to modern technologies, such slabs can have dimensions of 1180x580x50 mm or 1200x600x20 mm.

Technoplex insulation is created using the extrusion method . The finished material can be used to insulate houses, including interior partitions, loggias, balconies, and facades. Moreover, you can make a warm floor. This design will turn out to be truly reliable, because the technoplex has unique characteristics.

Extruded polystyrene foam contains nanoparticles, which improves the strength and thermal conductivity of the material. Thanks to this feature, the shade of technoplex slabs becomes dark silver.

Insulation will allow you to save on heating an apartment or country house, since the material retains heat much more effectively than the usual polystyrene foam or mineral wool.

Advantages of technoplex:

• moisture resistance;
• resistance to shrinkage;
• absence of formaldehyde in the composition;
• convenience and ease of use;
• fast execution of installation work;
• immunity from insects and rodents;
• maintaining characteristics over time;
• Convenient packaging that facilitates the transportation process.

Insulation of external walls

Builders, as a rule, perform insulation from the outside. In this case, the area of ​​the room will remain the same. To perform the work, sheets of technoplex 100 mm thick .
If you take a thinner material, you need to use 2 layers of insulation, due to which heat loss will be reduced by 40–60%. Naturally, it is customary to begin external thermal insulation work using technoplex after surface preparation. To do this, the walls are cleaned and then leveled with plaster. Next, the insulation sheets are glued. To ensure they hold well, dowels can be used. In this case, the fastening is carried out end-to-end. Since the coating of techoplex sheets is smooth, the surface must first be roughened.

The slabs are glued starting from the bottom . Thanks to this, they will not mix while the glue dries. Then a layer of special mastic is applied to the surface and a reinforcing mesh is fixed on it, which will make the protective layer quite rigid. Next, treatment is carried out with a primer and finishing compound. As a result, the facade of the house will have an attractive appearance.

Experts recommend performing thermal insulation work in dry weather. It is also worth paying attention to the air temperature. It must be at least 5˚ C.

Dimensions of extrusion insulation

In order to correctly determine the required number of slabs, you should study in more detail the characteristics of Technoplex 50 mm. How many slabs are in the package, and what size they are, you can, of course, check with the seller, but it is better to have this information in advance.

So, from information from the manufacturer we know that the described slabs come in two types:

• with dimensions 118 x 58 cm;
• size 120 x 60 cm.

Also, insulation sheets can have different widths (from 20 to 100 mm). But since slabs with a width of 50 mm are considered the most universal, our article is devoted to them. One package contains 6 slabs of the same size.

Internal wall insulation with technoplex

Similar work is carried out during the reconstruction of a home. It is also possible to insulate walls from the inside when the façade finishing has been completed recently. Preference should be given to technoplex sheets with a maximum thickness of 40 mm .
Since internal fastening is used in this case, the plates do not need to be fixed with dowels. Experts recommend leaving a small gap between the wall and the insulation itself. This will help reduce heat loss, but will lead to a reduction in living space. It is better to leave a distance, because this will provide natural ventilation. Accordingly, condensation will not penetrate inside, which means the humidity level in the room will remain optimal. This will help avoid rotting, and the walls of the house will dry out very quickly after rain.

When the insulation work using technoplex is completed, the wall surface must be finished . Wooden sheathing is often used for these purposes. It is also possible to use sheets of plasterboard, which are subsequently coated with paint or wallpaper.

Among the variety of modern insulation materials, special attention should be paid to technoplex. This material has excellent thermal insulation properties, thanks to which you can insulate your home both inside and outside. In this case, the help of professionals is not needed.

Comparison

The main technical characteristics of insulation are its thermal conductivity, water absorption and operating temperature.
The flammability group for both insulation materials is G4 (highly flammable). Their prices differ by 10% (Technoplex is more expensive).

After comparing them, it is clear that there are no significant differences between these insulation materials.

Yes, Technoplex has slightly better characteristics, but the cost is also higher. Despite the fact that Penoplex is cheaper, with individual construction the savings are insignificant.

Cost of products

Penoplex wins this confrontation. It is about 10% cheaper than its brother. At large volumes, this minor difference becomes quite significant. Therefore, in order to save money, it is better to choose the first option. The price in each region of Russia may be different, this should be taken into account.

With all this, we can conclude: each of the insulation materials is an excellent option. They are similar in their characteristics, but, nevertheless, Penoplex is a little better. It turns out that for a lower price you get high-quality insulation material. It is versatile and can be used for different purposes. Technoplex or Penoplex, which is better? Reviews say that each of the materials is good.

The difference between foamed polystyrenes

As mentioned above, the use of liquid and powder gas-forming agents is better, so products obtained using this technology have stable thermal insulation characteristics. Although, this cannot be called the only reason why Technoplex and Penoplex do not contain freon. There are two more:

1. Sealed cells of new material that have not yet been used have remnants of freon. Formally, it is called safe, but in reality it is better not to deal with it. It can cause lung problems in children.
2. Over time, the gas will be forced out of the cells by air and humidity. And if dirty raw materials containing styrene were used in the manufacture of the material, then the contents will penetrate into the external environment.

And if technical grades of EPS, such as Penofol, are used to treat foundations, highways, and plinths, then the presence of freon in the composition does not affect the material in any way. But to insulate your home, it is better to use safe products. Therefore, the answer to the question: Penoplex or Penofol, which is better, can be answered - the first option.

How do you know which is better Penoplex or expanded polystyrene? After all, many recommend insulating with foam plastic, because it has a low price and excellent characteristics. To answer this question, you need to know how penoplex differs from expanded polystyrene. Let's start with production technology.

Technoplex, Penoplex and even Penofol are created during the extrusion process. This allows you to obtain a very dense linear structure, which affects the material’s resistance to water and humidity, as well as strength. Therefore, foam plastic is somewhat worse than materials created by extrusion methods.

Characteristics

XPS (extruded polystyrene foam) is produced in the form of boards obtained by extrusion (extrusion). The product has a smooth surface and a uniform structure with closed gas-filled cells, which determine its basic consumer properties.

The closed-porous base makes this material light, durable, with negligible water absorption and low thermal conductivity.

To increase thermal insulation and strength, tiny particles of graphite are added to the Technoplex composition. Thanks to them, the product acquires a light grayish color.

The slabs are produced in sizes 1180x580 mm and sheet thicknesses of 20, 30, 40, 50, 100 mm. They have (except 20 mm) an L-shaped edge for convenient adhesion to each other and prevent the appearance of “cold bridges”.

Comparing expanded polystyrene foam with other insulation materials

The main competitor for such materials are felt and fiber insulation. Some prefer to use mineral wool, others prefer Technoplex or Penoplex. Which is better, penoplex or mineral wool for insulation? Each of the materials has its own positive and negative properties. In the photo below you can see the features of expanded polystyrene foam.

Like mineral wool, they are durable, safe and environmentally friendly. True, the thermal insulation qualities and moisture absorption of mineral wool are worse.

Private one- and two-story premises are best treated with Penoplex. It is much more effective. Mineral wool is used for finishing high-rise buildings. The fact is that it does not burn at all. Fire retardant additives will not be able to protect EPPS 100%; mineral wool is better in this regard. However, it is not recommended to use it in damp and damp areas.

Another competitor for EPPS is isolon. This is insulation made from foamed and modified polyethylene. Some people ask, Izolon or Penoplex, which is better? Izolon is suitable for insulating internal walls and ceilings of a building. And the thermal conductivity coefficients of the materials are almost the same. Izolon can withstand heating up to 80 degrees Celsius throughout the day. The material has excellent sound and noise insulation. It is safe and environmentally friendly. When heated, it will not emit harmful substances. The main disadvantage is the softness and flexibility of Izolon. When laying it on the wall, it requires fixing with sheets of plasterboard or MDF boards. You cannot glue wallpaper or plaster on Izolon. This is why it is recommended to use it in conjunction with EPS insulation.

You can also find the following queries on the Internet: Ravaterm or Penoplex, which is better, Polyspen or Penoplex, which is better, or Stirex or Penoplex, which is better. It is impossible to answer the question unequivocally. All of them belong to XPS and have almost identical characteristics. The difference is the price and some additional nuances.