OPTIMA Innovative and extremely efficient thermal and sound insulation for the interior surfaces of external walls Thermal and sound insulation

Contents OPTIMA – THE INNOVATIVE SOLUTION 4 OPTIMA – SYSTEM COMPONENTS 5 I. METAL FRAME 6 II. INSULATION 8 III. VAPOUR RETARDER AND AIR TIGHTNESS LAYER 9 IV. FACING 11 OPTIMA SYSTEM – HIGH LEVEL THERMAL PERFORMANCES 12 OPTIMA SYSTEM – SOLUTIONS FOR HIGH ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOUSES 13 OPTIMA SYSTEM – AN EFFICIENT SOUND INSULATION 14 A DRY SYSTEM, EASY TO INSTALL 15 DEALING WITH SPECIFIC ISSUES 18 OPTIMA SYSTEM – ADVANTAGE AFTER ADVANTAGE 19 OPTIMA SYSTEM – A COMPLETE RANGE 20 2 3 High energy costs but a low comfort level – a growing problem. Most of the houses in the European Union are more than...

4 5 In short – The Advantages of the OPTIMA System. • A dry, time-saving solution, which needs no glue mixing and no drying times • Improved air tightness compared to traditional solutions (joints, thermal bridging / cabling that compromises the insulation layer etc.) • Easy cabling and ducting OPTIMA – The Innovative Solution For installing thermal and sound insulation on the inside of outer walls The Technique The OPTIMA System consists of simple standard and economical elements: I. Metal frame (the mechanical structure; Picture 1) II. Insulation (the thermal and sound layer; Picture 2) III....

6 7 I. Metal Frame The mechanical structure The standard elements that make up the frame ensure the system is both economical and mechanically stable. The structure can be adapted to fit virtually every architectural situation, producing a final superbly flat and straight wall surface by ‘absorbing’ unevenness in the original wall. Intermediate Supports (Item 4 in the illustration on Page 5) The intermediate supports consist of a spacer bar clipped onto a horizontal stud (OTPIMA2 Support; Picture 2) or anchored directly to the wall (OTPIMA2 Support Reno; Picture 3). A polyamide key fastens the...

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10 11 VARIO – System Components To ensure minimal energy costs and a comfortable living environment requires not only that a building should be well insulated but also the building envelope is air tight. The breathable active VARIO KM/ KM Duplex membrane represents a new milestone in building technology. The result of its special structure, the polyamide film boasts a property unique worldwide: In winter when humidity is relatively low, the pores close, preventing interior water vapour penetrating into the construction. In summer, with relatively high humidities, the pores open, allowing any...

12 13 OPTIMA System – High level thermal performance The following calculations demonstrate thermal insulation performance one can expect using the OPTIMA System with different types of wall construction.When insulating an outer wall,VARIO KM /KM Duplex has to be installed as vapor retarder and airtightness layer. In all the examples cited here, accessory OPTIMA2 Supports and a standard plaster board (12.5 mm) are applied to different types of supporting wall and insulation materials. * Calculations were made with TRISCO software, version 10.0w ©2002 PHYSIBEL, conform with existing standards....

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16 17 3. Cutting and installing the insulation material The insulation material should be cut to the height floor-ceiling plus 1 cm, and installed such that the OPTIMA2 Supports pierce the material; panels joints should be tight and flush (Picture 1). 4. Installing the keys of OPTIMA2 Supports Locate the key on the projecting end of the OPTIMA2 Support or OPTIMA2 Support Reno supports (Picture 2 point F). 5. Installing the vertical studs Insert the OPTIMA 240 Stud in the OPTIMA Floor Stud (Picture 3). Depending on the height required, affix either an OPTIMA 30 or 50 Stud and slide the extended...

18 19 Dealing with specific issues Integrating ducts Standard electrical appliances, home automation and multimedia have led to an increasing in cabling and ducting that need to be included in buildings (Picture 1). The OPTIMA System allows the integration of such networks in the lining without compromising insulation. They are run between ISOVER glass wool and plaster boards.VARIO Powerflex is used to ensure breakout points are both vapour and air tight. OPTIMA System – Advantage after advantage Renovating with the OPTIMA System means rapid installation of an air tight insulation layer including...

20 21 R Thickness Length Width Packaging m2.K/W (mm) (m) (m) m2/packet packet/pallet m2/pallet 3.40 120 2.85 100 2.40 85 2.10 75 1.70 60 OPTIMA System – A complete range ISOVER Insulation Material ISOVER Glass Wool Product with ëd = 0,035 W/mK ISOVER Glass Wool Product with ëd = 0,032 W/mK Insulation Cutter Double edge knife for cutting the insulation material. The Accessories OPTIMA Floor and Ceiling Studs OPTIMA Floor and Ceiling Studs allow the embedding and the adjusting the vertical stud position. OPTIMA 240 Stud Metal stud of 2.40 m allowing the splicing and length adjustment. OPTIMA 30...