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Insulation: what to choose, where to use it and what to watch for

Insulation is a topic where it is easy to buy by eye and then correct the result on the wall, floor or installation. These cards show uses, common mistakes, differences between solutions and decisions worth checking before purchase.

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Acoustic underlay for laminate – uses, selection and installation

An acoustic mat for panels makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Bituminous damp-proofing compound – uses, selection and installation

A bituminous damp-proofing compound makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Breathable membrane – uses, selection and installation

A vapor-permeable foil makes sense when the material matches the functions of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

EPS insulation – uses, selection and installation

EPS Styrofoam makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Flexible waterproofing slurry – uses, selection and installation

Elastic sealing mortar makes sense when the material suits the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Liquid tanking membrane – uses, selection and installation

Liquid film makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Mineral wool insulation – uses, selection and installation

Mineral wool makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

PIR insulation board – uses, selection and installation

PIR board makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Polyurethane spray foam – uses, selection and installation

PUR foam makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Preformed waterproofing corner – uses, selection and installation

A waterproofing corner makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Two-part waterproofing membrane – uses, selection and installation

Two-component waterproofing makes sense when the material matches the functions of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Vapour control layer – uses, selection and installation

A vapor barrier foil makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Waterproofing membrane sheet – uses, selection and installation

A sealing mat makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

Waterproofing tape – uses, selection and installation

A waterproofing tape makes sense when the material matches the function of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.

XPS insulation board for underfloor heating – uses, selection and installation

XPS board for underfloor heating makes sense when the material matches the functions of the layer, substrate, moisture, temperature, load and subsequent work. Check the technical card parameters, thickness, system compatibility and required details.