Facade element with efficient thermal insulation
ÃÜÌÒAV cooperating with construction equipment suppliers
Advantages over aluminum elements thanks to PU composite material
Exterior cladding contributes significantly to the appearance of buildings, but it can also perform other important functions, such as shielding interiors from sound or the sun’s UV rays. Rear-ventilated facades, whose elements are typically made of aluminum, play a special role here. However, they have one major disadvantage: the metal acts as a thermal bridge, as it has a higher thermal conductivity than the surrounding materials. This can cause condensation, which negatively affects the thermal insulation.
was able to implement the idea of the Dutch construction supplier for a completely new through the already installed insulation material: The ThermoBracket fastening element was specially developed for rear-ventilated facades with very efficient thermal insulation. It is based on the aliphatic polyurethane (PU) composite Desmocomp® from ÃÜÌÒAV and is easy to install.
“Our composite material is highly resistant to UV radiation, making it ideal for long-term outdoor use,” explains Andreas Hecking, an Aliphatic Composites Specialist at ÃÜÌÒAV. “It also meets the high flame retardancy requirements for this application, making it attractive to the construction industry.”
Desmocomp® has a similar mechanical strength to aluminum, but its thermal conductivity is 1,000 times lower than with the standard metallic product. Therefore, even a low layer thickness of the composite material is sufficient to achieve good insulating performance. This both leads to a gain in the usable surface area on the building and contributes to the saving of CO2 emissions and material – and thus to the conservation of resources.
About ÃÜÌÒAV:
ÃÜÌÒAV is one of the world¡¯s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. ÃÜÌÒAV supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from ÃÜÌÒAV are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, ÃÜÌÒAV aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group¡¯s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. ÃÜÌÒAV generated sales of EUR 14.2 billion in fiscal year 2024. At the end of 2024, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,500 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
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