Largely manufactured from recycled glass (e.g. windscreens) and mineral base materials such as sand and without the use of binding agents. The ingredients are melted into molten glass, which is cooled and crushed into a fine powder. The powdered glass is poured into molds and heated (below the melting point) in a "sintering" process that causes the particles to adhere to one another. Next, a small amount of finely ground carbon-black is added and the material is heated in a "cellulation" process. Here, the carbon reacts with oxygen, creating carbon dioxide, which creates the insulating bubbles in the (material). CO2 accounts for more than 99% of the gas in the cellular spaces.
Cellulose insulation is a material made from recycled newspaper. The paper is shredded and inorganic salts, such as boric acid, are added for resistance to fire, mould, insects and vermin. The insulation is installed either blown or damp-sprayed depending on application.
Wood fibre
The success of wood fibre insulation derives from an attractive environmental profile combined with a whole bag of functions including rigid insulation, sheathing and sarking for timber frames, roofs and flooring as well as flexible insulation for studs and rafters.
Wood of course is renewable, it sequesters carbon during its growth and product production is relatively free from pollution. The insulation value of wood fibre boards is not as dimensionally efficient as some of the orthodox petro-chemical materials - but it's no slouch either - typically coming in with a 'k value' range of between 0.038-0.043 W/mK depending on format.
Hemp
Hemp fibres are produced from hemp straw of the hemp plant. Most hemp is imported, but an increasing amount of home-grown crop is becoming available. Hemp grows up to a height of nearly 4 metres within a period of 100-120 days. Because the plants shade the soil, no chemical protection or toxic additives are required for hemp cultivation. The product is composed of, usually, 85% hemp fibre with the ballance made up of polyester binding and 3-5% soda added for fire proofing.
Straw
Straw is an agricultural by-product, the dry stalks of cereal plants, after the grain and chaff have been removed. Straw makes up about half of the yield of cereal crops such asbarley, oats, rice, rye and wheat.
Danosa’s history dates back 60 years. Founded in 1964, it is considered one of the leading companies in the Spanish market and sixth in Europe thanks to the manufacture and sale of insulation (acoustic and thermal). DANOSA is also a manufacturer of a wide range of products aimed at covering different technical requirements in buildings such as watertightness, energy-saving and fire safety.
In addition, the evaluation of the sustainable use of resources and the environmental impact of construction works are part of the criteria that drive the development of new products and the design of new construction systems for both new construction and rehabilitation. DANOSA products and systems are certified and technically endorsed by different recognized European organizations, through the Harmonized European Standards (CE marking) and the European Technical Suitability Assessments (ETE), complying with the quality standards accepted throughout the European Union, for the tranquility and security of all building agents.
DANOSA INSULATION PRODUCTS
DANOPREN® TR
Danopren TR (Styrofoam) is a closed-cell extruded polystyrene foam board, commonly called 'Blue Board', manufactured as foam thermal insulation sheets used as an insulation in walls, roofs, foundations and as a water barrier. XPS Insulation Danopren TR is an easy and safe to handle lightweight foam insulation board manufactured without CFC's, HCFC's or HFC's with high long-term compressive strength of 300kPa and excellent water resistance properties.
Danopren TR XPS Blue Boards have a long-term durability equal to the useful life of the building in which they are incorporated / installed with negligible long-term water absorption. Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) differs from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) in that it has a closed-cell structure, which prevents moisture-absorption and results in very low lambda values and compressive loading capabilities. DANOPREN® XPS offers much higher than standard EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) resistance to pressure which is 300kPa where standard polystyrene is only 70kPa.
XPS Danopren Sheets are 1250mm long by 600mm wide used mainly in commercial, industrial and cold storage areas like floors, underground constructions, basements, car parks, swimming pools, flat and pitched roofs.
DANOPREN® 500
Danopren 5500 is a closed cell thermal insulation made from extruded polystyrene (XPS) for roofs and floors where, by calculation, a product with higher resistance than DANOPREN TR may be required(up to 500 kPa). In fact, it has higher compressive strengths than usual (almost double). The 1200 by 600 mm panels are produced using an extrusion process which provides a closed-cell structure, unlike other open-cell alternatives. For being closed cell structure there is no take up of moisture. Danopren 500 is also BBA Approved.
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