Features extruded polystyrene Ursa XPS

Insulating materials Ursa today are very popular. They are used not only for insulation of roofs and walls, but also for insulation of ventilation pipes and other utilities. Also, insulation is used for high-quality sound insulation. Thanks to the excellent heat retention, high performance and durability, the material shows itself well in any design of both industrial and private premises.

The most popular series of insulation Ursa XPS, made of extruded polystyrene foam. They have excellent properties that guarantee good thermal insulation.

For the production uses a special technology - the material is made from pre-melted polystyrene granules and foamed agent. The granules are melted under pressure and the influence of elevated temperatures. The resulting mixture passes through an extruder, the result is the strongest material with a closed structure, which over time does not lose its excellent characteristics.

Consider some of the most popular types of material.

• Ursa XPS N-III - wide plates used in construction. Often they are used for warming flat roofs of varying degrees of complexity. In the wall construction, they are used as a layer of insulation for “well laying”. These plates have also been used for warming floors, plinths, balconies and loggias. The surface of the plates has a textured unevenness and relief, which greatly simplifies the plastering work on the material.
• Ursa XPS N-III-G4 - plates whose characteristics are similar to XPS N-III products. This series is presented in a wider range of thicknesses.The plates cost less because the composition contains less flame retardant additives, as a result of which the flammability class is reduced. Used for basements, foundations, facades, as well as floors, followed by pouring screed.
• Ursa XPS N-V - the most durable plates that can withstand heavy loads. Designed for insulating deep foundations, floors in rooms with high loads. It can be industrial buildings, roads, railways and even runways. For private construction slabs are not used.

The advantages of insulation include the following technical characteristics.

• Compressive strength at strain of 10%: N3 and G4 - 0.25, for N-V - 0.5 MPa. Despite the small weight, the insulation is able to withstand significant long and short-term loads.
• In the production of insulation used safe carbon dioxide, thereby producing environmentally friendly products. All breathing living organisms, including humans, emit carbon dioxide. Therefore, neither the production processes for the manufacture of mineral wool, nor the finished product are harmful to the environment.But remember that it is expanded polystyrene and under the influence of high temperatures, it releases toxic substances.
• The plates have exact geometrical dimensions, which ensures an even quality insulation layer. As a result, installation will be easier and faster.

• Resistance to low temperatures. Extrusion polystyrene plates retain their properties even at constant frosts.
• Durability. Insulation is able to serve up to 50 years. At the same time, after several years of operation, the material will not lose its shape and will retain the original characteristics.
• Water resistant. This heat-insulating material does not absorb liquid. The plates consist of a huge number of sealed cells, which under no circumstances will not let moisture into the cavity. This property makes the material versatile in operation, it can be used even when arranging foundations and basements, because its property of preserving heat does not deteriorate when exposed to groundwater or wet soil.
• Flammability Flame retardants are substances that increase the fire resistance. They are part of the insulation Ursa XPS N-III-L.The flame retardants do not allow oxygen to pass through, so that combustion does not occur.

The thickness of the Ursa XPS ranges from 30 to 100 mm, the density is 35 and 50 kg / m3, the level of flammability is R3 (combustible) and R4 (highly combustible). Fireproof slabs are designed for thermal insulation of strip foundations and blind areas. For thermal insulation of facades, the first type is used, which is composed of flame retardant additives.

Model Ursa XPS N-III-I is designed to work in conditions with temperatures from -50 to +75 degrees. This material is produced in the form of lightweight, but durable and reliable plates with a smooth surface and a straight edge. The dimensions of the plates are 30x600x1250 mm, but the thickness can be different - from 30 mm to 100 mm.

There are also materials intended for professional construction, for example, XPS N-V. This is the most durable insulation, deserved a lot of positive feedback. It withstands loads of 50 tons per square meter.

Technical properties of a heater allow to use it for the different purposes. The most popular material is used in private construction for thermal insulation of foundations, roofs, walls, floors and facades. Construction of basements and other underground parts of structures requires the mandatory use of thermal insulation materials. Plates made of extrusion better than other analogues are able to provide reliable protection of the foundation from the negative effects of the environment.

The use of insulation significantly reduces construction costs due to the possibility to establish the foundation to a shallower depth. Warming of buildings also increases the level of comfort of living rooms. In houses where the underground parts are not heated, it is necessary to warm the floors. Such a solution prevents the leakage of warm air, resulting in reduced financial costs.

Insulation is fixed on the surface with mastic. The material is laid tightly to prevent the formation of cold bridges. Then make reinforced concrete screed. So that the solution does not get into the joints, they are glued with a special tape.After that, proceed to the installation of flooring. For the best effect of heat insulation material Ursa XPS is often installed together with the system "warm floor".

The material is used for other purposes.

• Insulation plates can also be used. on ice arenas and even in cold rooms. Correctly performed installation provides good thermal insulation, increasing the life of the structures.
• Warming of bearing walls performed from the outside or from the inside. The first option is usually used for new buildings. Before installing the insulation, the wall is primed and its leveling plaster. Plates are mounted on glue and fixed with dish-shaped dowels. The second option is suitable for houses of old construction, when reconstruction of the facade is not allowed. In this case, the insulation is glued to the surface with cold bitumen mastic. On the inside of the slab is attached vapor barrier film. Then a frame of 5x5 cm bars is mounted.

• Another area of ​​use for extruded polystyrene is arrangement of roofs. Due to such characteristics as moisture resistance, low thermal conductivity,The material provides excellent surface insulation. When arranging inversion roofs waterproofing is mounted under the insulating layer. The operation of the plates is popular because they can be laid even on the old roof. And the rigidity of the insulation allows you to make a roof with an ideal platform.
• For balconies and loggias. To increase the area of ​​the room at the expense of the balcony and protect the room from the penetration of cold, it is insulated with Ursa tiles. The material is not dusty, it can be cut easily and simply. To ensure a good effect, only 50 mm of the heat-insulating layer is sufficient, which allows to significantly save space.

To get a more detailed understanding of the features of the products of the company Ursa, it is necessary to examine customer reviews. On the Internet in various forums and websites you can read reviews of both professionals and private developers. The heat-insulating material Ursa is well established, besides, all buyers note the excellent combination of high quality goods and affordable cost.

Many buyers wonder ifWhat is better - Ursa XPS or Penoplex? In practice, penoplex is practically the same material as extruded polystyrene foam. But penoplex is offered by other companies. It is difficult to determine the best material, because everything depends on the specific model, the cost of production and delivery, the scope of application, etc.

As for the properties, they are almost identical in both materials. Insulating plates Ursa XPS are more expensive. The main and indisputable advantage of the plates offered by Ursa is that even an unprepared person can work with them.

The plates are light, quickly cut with a regular stationery knife, easy to install. To insulate the house with the help of this material with your own hands, you will not need professional knowledge and skills. The result will surprise you: you will receive reliable protection from low temperatures with high mechanical strength, as well as save yourself from extraneous noise.

On how to warm the floor with extruded polystyrene foam, you will learn in the next video.