ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION
Buildings are responsible for 40% of energy consumption in the EU. Under the existing Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, it is mentioned amongst other things that all new buildings must be nearly zero energy buildings after 31 December 2020.
In order to achieve all the requirements that are imposed for nearly zero energy buildings many measures and solutions should be applied – for example, using high-efficiency heating systems, renewable energy sources, heat recovery ventilation and also ensuring elaborated heat-proof structures. Due to the requirements of buildings’ energy efficiency, terms like thermal insulation, airtightness and weatherproofing have gained great importance. To achieve a desired effect, professional and well thought-through solutions are required from all the involving participants such as architects, engineers, contractors and producers of building materials.
One of the most complicated joints in construction is considered to be the window installation joint. There are several reasons that make this joint so complex: ■■ Heat-losses must be minimized. ■■ It needs to be airtight to avoid heat-losses through air leakages. ■■ It needs to be vaportight to protect structure from excessive humidity, which can cause structure failures, cold bridges and mildew. ■■ Avoiding cold bridges. ■■ It must be ensured that accidental humidity and moisture can move out of the structure. ■■ All the internal structures must be protected from outside weather conditions such as UV-radiation, rainwater, wind, etc. ■■ Avoiding cold bridges. ■■ It needs to be able to bare structural movements. ■■ While fulfilling all the requirements listed above, it also needs to maintain an esthetic look, both in internal and external environment. The purpose of this pamphlet, is to introduce a range of PENOSIL products that perform an important and specific role to achieve energy efficient solutions. Depending on the situation, every product can be used individually or as a system with others, in order to achieve the greatest possible result and effect.
Window installation solution for concrete sandwich panel faรงade system
OPERATION
PRODUCT
1
Window insulating
Elastic Gunfoam
2
Ensuring air- and vapor tighness
Sealing Tape Internal
3
Window perimeter weathersealing
Faรงade Joint Hybrid 25LM
4
Weatherproofing the joint under the window tin
Weatherproofing tape
5
Installing and insulating the window tin
Elastic Gunfoam
6
Window tin sealing
Building Silicone
7
Glazing
Glazing Silicone
8
Windowsill installing
SpeedFix Construction 878
9
Sealing the joint between windowsill and wall
Faรงade Joint Hybrid 25LM
10 Sealing the joint between windowsill and window frame
Building Silicone
11 Gypsum board installing
SpeedFix Construction 878
12 Internal finishing
Acrylic Sealant
13 Joining overlapping tapes
ClearFix 705
14 Priming complicated surfaces
Prime&Fix
15 Adhering vapor membrane to wall
Membrane Fix 629
Window installation solution for concrete sandwich panel faรงade system
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Window installation solution for ETICS* faรงade system
OPERATION
PRODUCT
1
Window insulating
Elastic Gunfoam
2
Ensuring air- and vapor tighness
Sealing Tape Internal
3
Window perimeter weathersealing
Expanding Tape 300
4
Weatherproofing the joint under the window tin
Weatherproof tape
5
Window tin sealing
Building Silicone
6
Protecting from wind, rain and snow
Expanding Tape 300
7
Glazing
Glazing Silicone
8
Installing EPS and XPS thermal insulation panels
SpeedFix Construction 878
9
Windowsill installing
SpeedFix Construction 878
10 Sealing the joint between windowsill and wall
Faรงade Joint Hybrid 25LM
11 Sealing the joint between windowsill and window frame
Building Silicone
12 Gypsum board installing
SpeedFix Construction 878
13 Internal finishing
Acrylic Sealant
14 Joining overlapping tapes
ClearFix 705
15 Priming complicated surfaces
Prime&Fix
16 Adhering vapor membrane to wall
Membrane Fix 629
Window installation solution for ETICS* faรงade system
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11
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9
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8
1 *external thermal insulation composite system
Window installation solution for ventilated brick faรงade system
OPERATION
PRODUCT
1
Window installation
Elastic Gunfoam
2
Ensuring air and vapor tighness
Sealing Tape Internal
3
Weathersealing window perimeter
Facade Joint Hybrid 25LM
4
Windproofing
Sealing Tape External
5
Window tin sealing
Building Silicone
6
Protecting from wind, rain and snow
Expanding Tape 300
7
Glazing
Glazing Silicone
8
Windowsill installation
SpeedFix Construction 878
9
Sealing the joint between windowsill and wall
Facade Joint Hybrid 25LM
10 Sealing the joint between windowsill and window frame
Building Silicone
11 Gypsum board installation
SpeedFix Construction 878
12 Internal finishing
Acrylic Sealant
13 Joining overlapping tapes
ClearFix 705
14 Priming complicated surfaces
Prime&Fix
15 Adhering vapor membrane to wall
Membrane Fix 629
Window installation solution for ventilated brick faรงade system
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13
11
12
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10
7
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9
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1
ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION
Elastic Gunfoam
for window insulating
1
■■ Good thermal and sound insulation properties to minimize the heat-losses and reduce noise. ■■ High movement capability to ensure longlasting thermal insulation properties, even after possible deformations in the joint. ■■ Low curing pressure to avoid deformation of window frames and offer excellent user experience.
Sealing Tape Internal
to ensure air and vapor tightness
2
■■ Airtight to prevent unwanted heat-leakages. ■■ High diffusion resistance to protect from vapor movement into the structure. ■■ Elastic and tear resistant fabric to bear even high movements of the structure.
Facade Joint Hybrid 25LM
for weathersealing window perimeter
3
■■ Completely weatherproof to protect the structure from UV radiation, rain/snow and wind. ■■ High movement capability to bear different deformations in the joint, without losing its elasticity nor adhesion. ■■ Clean and smooth elastic joint that gives esthetic finishing.
ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION
Sealing Tape External
for windproofing
■■ Airtight to protect from wind and accidental water. ■■ Low diffusion resistance allows vapor movement out of the structure. ■■ Together with wind-barrier creates a complete wind-proof system for the whole building.
4
Building Silicone
for window tin sealing
■■ Completely weatherproof to protect the structure from UV radiation, rain/snow and wind. ■■ Neutral and non-corrosive curing that is suitable in contact with metals. ■■ Smooth elastic joint that gives esthetic finishing and is able to bear deformations.s.
5
Expanding Tape 300
to protect from wind, rain and snow ■■ Completely weatherproof to protect wall structure from wind, rain and snow. ■■ Self-expanding properties to ensure a tight joint between the window tin and wall. ■■ Ensures a long-lasting solution.
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ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION
Glazing Silicone
for glazing
■■ Completely weatherproof glazing to protect from UV radiation, rain/snow and wind. ■■ Airtight connection between the glass and window frame. ■■ High movement capability to bear different deformations in the joint, without losing its elasticity nor adhesion.
7
SpeedFix Construction 878
for windowsill installation
■■ Good thermal insulation properties to reduce the linear thermal conductivity of the window joint. ■■ Ready to use solution for fast and convenient installation. ■■ Effective way to fill all the uneven gaps.
8
Facade Joint Hybrid 25LM for sealing the joint between windowsill and wall
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■■ Clean and smooth elastic joint that gives esthetic finishing. ■■ High movement capability to bear different deformations in the joint, without losing its elasticity nor adhesion. ■■ Over paintable to ensure a desired interior decoration.
ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION
Building Silicone
for sealing the joint between windowsill and window frame
■■ Elastic and airtight joint that gives esthetic finishing. ■■ Smooth surface to make it easy to maintain and clean. ■■ Moisture-proof to protect from accidental water.
10
SpeedFix Construction 878
for gypsum board installation
■■ Good thermal insulation properties to reduce heat-losses and the risk of cold window sidings. ■■ Ready to use solution for fast and convenient installation. ■■ Effective way to fill all the uneven gaps.
11
Acrylic Sealant
for internal finishing
■■ Excellent workability for a clean and tight joint. ■■ Over paintable to ensure a desired interior decoration. ■■ Elastic enough to bear smaller deformations and avoid cracking of the paint.
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ENERGY EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR WINDOW INSTALLATION
ClearFix 705
for joining overlapping tapes
13
■■ Airtight connection of window tape overlaps. ■■ Elastic and long lasting connection. ■■ Filling and sealing of possible air-leaks.
Prime & Fix 14
for priming complicated surfaces
■■ Excellent primer to improve the adhesion with complicated surfaces, even with low temperatures. ■■ Sprayable product for convenient application. ■■ Strong long term adhesion.
Membrane Fix 629
for adhering vapor membrane to wall
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■■ Airtight connection to prevent unwanted heat-leakages. ■■ Excellent adhesion to connect vapor membranes with porous structure surfaces. ■■ Adheres well even with PE-based membranes.
SUMMARY
Each product performs an important and specific role to achieve energy efficient solutions. Depending on the situation, every product can be used individually or as a system with others, in order to achieve the greatest possible result and effect.
To make sure that you are using the correct PENOSIL product in your solution, contact our representative. All the technical datasheets of described products are available on the webpage www.penosil.com
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