İKS Foam Board Flat
A flat-surface XPS insulation board developed to provide high thermal insulation and durability in plinth-level, below-ground and various building applications.
General Properties
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Provides high thermal insulation.
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Resistant to compression and offers high flexural strength.
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Flat-surface reinforced XPS is suitable for plinth-level and below-ground applications.
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Does not absorb water into its structure and maintains high freeze-thaw resistance even in contact with water.
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Provides dimensional stability.
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Its rebated edges help reduce the risk of thermal bridging at joints, provide a smooth surface during installation and make application easier.
Technical Properties
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Supplied as green-coloured boards.
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Does not retain water or moisture within its structure.
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Its thermal insulation coefficient is suitable for the recommended values.
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Provides suitable mechanical strength.
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Its density is within the stated range. (22-32 m³)
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Its high water-vapour diffusion resistance eliminates the need for an additional vapour barrier according to the source product description.
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The source product information states that it is non-carcinogenic and does not cause itching.
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The source product information describes it as environmentally friendly and non-damaging to the ozone layer.
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Manufactured in density grades appropriate to the intended application area, such as roofs, walls and floors.
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Features tongue-and-groove edges.
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Supports building-physics compatibility in application details.
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Helps create comfortable indoor environments with more uniform temperatures.
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Helps prevent cold spots inside buildings and on wall surfaces.
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Helps protect the building envelope and structural elements against high thermal stress and moisture damage.
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Helps reduce condensation.
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Helps protect terrace waterproofing against heat-related damage.
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Contributes to reducing air pollution.
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Helps reduce heating and cooling energy costs and operating expenses.
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Supports the reduction of natural-resource and energy consumption.
Areas of Use
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Exterior thermal insulation applications that do not require plastering, particularly siding systems.
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Floors and beneath parquet flooring.
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Pitched roofs, attic floors and beneath rafters.
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Sandwich walls.
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Underfloor heating systems.
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Prefabricated composite systems and double-wall constructions.
