DIATHONITETHERMACTIVE.037 MEDITERRANEAN THERMAL MORTAR FOR TOTAL LIVING COMFORT

CORK AS THE ESSENCE OF “MEDITERRANEAN BUILDING

INDEX 2 The environment is life, it is shelter... 4 The finest bark for thermal comfort 6 The magic of materials 8 The insulating action of air 10 Why Therm? Why Active? 12 Thermal comfort values 14 The values of a healthy environment 16 Structural values 18 Sustainability and performance 20 New regulatory horizons 22 Thermal comfort with lower consumption 24 Thermal performance and temperature 26 New builds: exterior thermal insulation 28 The strong points of the Diathonite Thermactive.037 system for new builds 30 The systems: interiors 32 The strong points of the Diathonite Thermactive.037...

Nature is our primary supplier as, thanks to its generosity, we are able to combine and use the materials needed to produce Diathonite Thermactive.037. The product is the result of the union of nature and technology which led to a formulation designed to improve domestic comfort. Diathonite Thermactive.037 ensures thermal balance, healthy environments, harmony and durability: preventing mould and condensation, reducing the discomfort of rapid temperature excursions, guaranteeing fire protection, mitigating the bitter cold of winter and the sweltering heat of summer, replicating Nature's own ingenious...

IS POWERED BY CORK AND ITS PRICELESS MAGIC: NATURAL, RENEWABLE, VERSATILE AND SUSTAINABLE, CONSISTING OF 80% AIR WHICH MAKES IT EXTREMELY LIGHT AND BREATHABLE.

Cork is Diasen's distinguishing feature and the beating heart of the Diathonite line, which it endows with unique properties that ensure effective application and excellent results. Cork is unaffected by humidity, preventing the formation of condensation; it slows the propagation of sound, guaranteeing acoustic insulation; it reduces heat exchange, keeping houses cooler in summer and warmer in winter. Because it is, in essence, protective bark, it is resistant to fire, insects and moulds. In addition, it offers outstanding durability and creates a healthy household environment: thanks to its...

The DiathoniteThermactive.037 formulation is the result of an intuitive leap: to develop and produce an innovative thermal insulating plaster that is different by nature and in terms of its application method, and that fully reflects the company’s commitment to sustainability and low environmental impact. On this basis, the raw materials that characterise the formula share a common thread: natural origins that allow them to fully exploit the properties of air as the most effective thermal insulating material found in nature. NHL5 HYDRAULIC LIME: THE AGE-OLD WISDOM OF MEDITERRANEAN BUILDING Obtained...

DIATOMACEOUS EARTH: TREASURE FROM THE OCEANS It is the result of the accumulation of the fossilized remains of marine creatures, deposited on the sea bed over many millions of years. The shrinking of the oceans uncovered vast deposits of this material which has invaluable usage possibilities. Diatomaceous earth has a high level of porosity which allows it to absorb up to 1.5 times its weight in liquids, remaining completely dry and maintaining its inert form. It is therefore lightweight, absorbent, porous and eco-friendly. Pumice is a volcanic rock and is composed by almost 90% air; this porosity...

The materials used in Diathonite Thermactive.037 create extremely porous conditions, offering a certain thermal insulation resulting from the decisive action of air. Air has a very low heat transfer capacity, with a thermal conductivity value that makes it one of the best insulating substances known to man.

TO EXPLOIT THIS PROPERTY, HOWEVER, THE AIR MUST BE ENCAPSULATED IN CELLS WHICH PREVENT ITS MOVEMENT. IT IS For this reason, porous materials are needed to trap air in their many cavities. The materials chosen are characterised by cavities which remain intact after application. This ensures that the insulating function of air is effective and long-lasting.

RESPONDS TO A HUMAN NEED: TO REDUCE THERMAL DISCOMFORT. The product's strength lies in its natural materials which ensure long-lasting thermal balance: insulating against harsh winter temperatures and giving relief from summer heat. The challenge of thermal insulation is to fulfil the wise old saying of wool-workers: what protects from the cold can also protect from the heat. Diathonite Thermactive.037 is Active because it is a dynamic product which acts over time, adapting to the climate variations throughout the year and to the ever-changing humidity levels. It acts like a hygrometric lung:...

THERMAL COMFORT VALUES

■ INSULATING PROPERTIES AND REACTION TO FIRE Thanks to the right mix of carefully selected raw materials, the product achieves extremely high performance in terms of - indicates a high level of insulation against heat and therefore greater comfort, as well as savings on air conditioning in summer. REACTION TO FIRE CLASS A1 Classified in class A1 according to European standard EN ISO 13501-1. No production of flaming and no emission of smoke.

THE VALUES OF A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT

Contributes to the hygrometric balance of environments, for maximum living comfort. Walls are free to breathe. Thanks to high permeability, ambient humidity is perfectly balanced, thus preventing the formation of mould and condensation. A macroporous structure with a high air content guarantees excellent performance in terms of insulation and absorption of excess moisture.

STRUCTURAL VALUES

The aggregates contained in the matrix make the product extremely light, facilitating application. More elastic than traditional plasters, it reduces the risk of crack and fissures. High compressive strength which gives walls greater consistency and stability.

SUSTAINABILITY AND PERFORMANCE The performance guaranteed by Diathonite Thermactive.037 is validated by the product certifications issued by certifying bodies renowned for their rigour, reliability and stringent evaluation parameters. DIATHONITE THERMACTIVE.037 IS CERTIFIED IN RELATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND APPLICATION AND PROCESS PROPERTIES, HIGHLIGHTING THE UNIQUENESS OF THIS PRODUCT WHICH IS THE FRUIT OF AN ORIGINAL MIX OF COMPETITIVENESS, INNOVATION AND PERFORMANCE.