Building insulations &proofing methods

May 24th, 2011

Insulating types

1. Thermal2. Moisture3. Acoustic

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Cavity wall method

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Types of thermal insulation

1. Mineral wools (glass – stone – ceramic fiber)2. Autoclaved aerated concrete (lightweight

concrete)3. Polystyrene foam4. Concrete Block Insulation

Lightweight concrete

Polystyrene foam

Concrete Block Insulation

Pipe insulations (polystyrene foam)

Moisture insulation (waterproofing)

Waterproofing materials

1. Bitumen (asphalt)2. Silicate 3. PVC4. EPDM rubber5. Acrylic co-polymer (flexi guard)

FLEXI GUARD

Acoustic insulation