Features of Ursa XPS extruded polystyrene foam

Ursa thermal insulation materials are very popular today. They are used not only for insulating roofs and walls, but also for insulating ventilation pipes and other communications. Also, insulation is used for high-quality sound insulation. Due to its excellent heat retention, high performance and durability, the material shows itself well in any design, both in industrial and private premises.

The most popular is the Ursa XPS series of insulation made of extruded polystyrene foam. They have excellent properties that guarantee good thermal insulation.

A special technology is used for production - the material is made from pre-melted polystyrene granules and a foamed agent. The granules are melted under pressure and the influence of elevated temperatures. The resulting mixture passes through an extruder, resulting in a strongest material with a closed structure that does not lose its excellent characteristics over time.

Let's consider some of the most popular types of material.

• Ursa XPS N-III - wide slabs used in construction. They are often used to insulate flat roofs of varying degrees of complexity. In the wall structure, they are used as a layer of insulation for "well masonry". These slabs have found their application for the insulation of floors, plinths, balconies and loggias. The surface of the slabs has textured unevenness and relief, which greatly simplifies the plastering work on the material.
• Ursa XPS N-III-G4 - boards with characteristics similar to XPS N-III products. This series is available in a wider range of thicknesses. Plates are cheaper, since there are fewer flame retardant additives in the composition, as a result of which the flammability class is reduced. They are used for basements, foundations, facades, as well as floors with subsequent filling of the screed.
• Ursa XPS N-V - the most durable slabs that can withstand heavy loads. Designed for thermal insulation of deep-lying foundations, floors in rooms with high loads. These can be industrial buildings, roads, railways, and even runways. Slabs are not used for private construction.

The advantages of insulation include the following technical characteristics.

• Compressive strength at a deformation of 10%: N3 and G4 - 0.25, for N-V - 0.5 MPa. Despite its low weight, the insulation is able to withstand significant long-term and short-term loads.
• Safe carbon dioxide is used in the production of heaters, which results in environmentally friendly products. All breathing living organisms, including humans, emit carbon dioxide. Therefore, neither the production processes for the production of mineral wool, nor the finished product are harmful to the environment. But remember that this is polystyrene foam and, under the influence of high temperatures, it releases toxic substances.
• The slabs have precise geometrical dimensions, which provide an even high-quality insulating layer. As a result, installation will be easier and faster.

• Resistant to low temperatures. Extruded polystyrene boards retain their properties even with constant frost.
• Durability. The insulation can last up to 50 years. At the same time, after several years of operation, the material will not lose its shape and retain its original characteristics.
• Waterproof. This insulation material does not absorb liquid. The slabs consist of a huge number of sealed cells, which, under no circumstances, will not allow moisture to enter the cavity. This property makes the material versatile in operation, it can be used even when arranging foundations and basements, because its heat preservation property does not deteriorate when exposed to groundwater or moist soil.
• Flammability. Fire retardants are substances that increase fire resistance. They are included in the Ursa XPS N-III-L insulation. Flame retardants do not allow oxygen to pass through, so that combustion does not occur.

Thickness of Ursa XPS boards varies from 30 to 100 mm, density - 35 and 50 kg / m3, flammability level - R3 (combustible) and R4 (highly combustible). Highly flammable slabs are designed for thermal insulation of strip foundations and blind areas. For thermal insulation of facades, the first type is used, which contains flame retardant additives.

The Ursa XPS N-III-I model is designed to operate in conditions with temperatures ranging from -50 to +75 degrees. This material is produced in the form of lightweight, but strong and reliable slabs with a smooth surface and a straight edge. The dimensions of the slabs are 30x600x1250 mm, but the thickness can be different - from 30 mm to 100 mm.

There are also materials designed for professional construction, such as the XPS N-V. This is the most durable insulation that has earned many positive reviews. It can withstand loads of 50 tons per square meter.

The technical properties of the insulation make it possible to use it for different purposes. The most popular material is used in private construction for thermal insulation of foundations, roofs, walls, floors and facades. The construction of basements and other underground parts of structures requires the mandatory use of thermal insulation materials. Extrusion slabs are better than other analogs capable of providing reliable protection of the foundation from the negative effects of the environment.

The use of insulation significantly reduces construction costs due to the ability to install the foundation at a shallower depth. Thermal insulation of buildings also increases the level of comfort in living rooms. In houses where underground parts are not heated, it is imperative to insulate the floors. This solution prevents warm air from escaping, resulting in lower financial costs.

The insulation is fixed to the surface with mastic. The material is packed tightly to prevent the formation of cold bridges. Then a reinforced concrete screed is made. To prevent the solution from getting into the joints, they are glued with a special tape. After that, proceed to the installation of the floor covering. For the best thermal insulation effect, Ursa XPS is often installed in conjunction with a "warm floor" system.

The material is also used for other purposes.

• Insulation boards can also be used on ice arenas and even in cold rooms. Correctly executed installation provides good thermal insulation, increasing the service life of structures.
• Insulation of load-bearing walls performed from the outside or from the inside. The first option is usually used for new buildings. Before installing the insulation, the wall is primed and leveled with plaster.The boards are mounted with glue and fixed with disc dowels. The second option is suitable for old houses, when the reconstruction of the facade is not allowed. In this case, the insulation is glued to the surface with cold bitumen mastic. A vapor barrier film is attached to the inside of the slab. Then the frame is mounted from 5x5 cm bars.

• Another area of ​​application of extruded polystyrene foam is arrangement of roofs... Due to characteristics such as resistance to moisture, low thermal conductivity, the material provides excellent surface insulation. When arranging inverted roofs, the waterproofing is mounted under the thermal insulation layer. The use of slabs is popular because they can be installed even on an old roof. And the stiffness of the insulation allows you to make a roof with an ideal platform.
• For balconies and loggias. To increase the area of ​​the room at the expense of the balcony and protect the room from the penetration of cold, it is insulated with Ursa plates. The material is not dusty, it can be cut easily and easily. To ensure a good effect, only 50 mm of thermal insulation layer is sufficient, which significantly saves space.

To get a more detailed understanding of the features of Ursa products, you need to study customer reviews. On the Internet, on various forums and sites, you can read reviews of both professionals and private developers. Thermal insulation material Ursa has proven itself well, besides, all buyers note an excellent combination of high quality goods and affordable prices.

Many buyers are wondering which is better - Ursa XPS or Penoplex? In practice, penoplex is essentially the same material as extruded polystyrene foam. But penoplex is offered by other companies. It is difficult to determine the best material, because it all depends on the specific model, the cost of production and delivery, the scope of application, etc.

As for the properties, they are almost identical for both materials. Ursa XPS insulation boards are more expensive. The main and indisputable advantage of the plates offered by Ursa is that even an untrained person can work with them.

Plates are lightweight, can be quickly cut with an ordinary stationery knife, and are easy to install. To insulate a house with your own hands using this material, you do not need professional knowledge and skills. The result will surprise you: you get reliable protection against low temperatures with high mechanical strength, as well as save yourself from extraneous noise.

You will learn how to insulate the floor with extruded polystyrene foam in the next video.