Insulation

In terms of insulation, the possibilities of using cork agglomerate are numerous and apply particularly in the building industry, for a range of different projects and goals:

1. Flat Roofs and Terraces – thermal and anti-vibration insulation, prevention of humidity condensation and waterproofing.
2. Walls and Roofs – thermal insulation and prevention of condensation.
3. Partition Walls and Doors – thermal and acoustic insulation.
4. Walls and Ceilings – acoustic correction, thermal insulation, environmental comfort and decoration.
5. Floors – anti-vibration and thermal insulation.
6. Bridges – thermal insulation, control/expansion joints.

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In more specific terms, we also have thermal insulation of buildings (ceilings, floors and walls), external insulation of walls (façades), insulation of double walls (air chambers) and insulation of flat roofs. However there is also thermal insulation of tiled roofs and attics, ground floors and cold rooms against temperature variations, reducing energy loss, protecting cement and also preventing or reducing surface condensation of humidity on walls and ceilings.

One of the main applications of expanded agglomerate is in the thermal insulation of roofs, in which it acts as insulation and support for the waterproofing system and where its great resistance to high temperatures and its strength are considered significant advantages. In the case of external insulation, agglomerate boards are glued to outside walls, to which an appropriate covering is then applied.

Moreover, at the end of the period of use conferred by the end of the useful life of the building itself, if it is feasible to remove all the expanded agglomerate boards, they can be reused in identical applications, since boards removed from buildings more than 50 years old have shown that after this period of time its appearance and essential properties are unaltered. If this is not possible (due to broken boards or contamination with other product) we suggest that they be ground to obtain regranulate which, like clean regranulate, can be used for new applications in thermal insulation or as aggregate in the manufacture of light concrete and mortars.

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