Baumit UK will be showcasing their innovative new external thermal insulation technology Baumit OPEN® EWI system at EcoBuild 2013 from 5-7 March 2013.
With over 30 years’ proven experience in Europe, Baumit are now offering their industry leading portfolio of external thermal insulation systems, façades and renders to the UK market through their network of distributors and highly trained installers. Their broad portfolio of EWI and rendering products provides a one-stop shop for architects, builders, designers, and specifiers aiming for improved energy and cost efficiencies, insulation properties and compliance with Green Deal requirements:
• Baumit OPEN® EWI system – provides a breathable innovative external thermal insulation system.
• Baumit StarTrack – unique insulation anchor fixing system eliminating thermal bridging and applicable to any existing surface.
• Baumit Life Colour System – provides 888 creative colours for façades.
• Baumit Profiles – provide a complete range of façade profiles for windows, doors, corners and other applications to match the quality of the Baumit system.
• Baumit NanoporTop – is a low maintenance decorative finish based on nano-technology, providing a breathable self cleaning top coat for long lasting cleanliness and beauty for the façade.
• Baumit OPEN® Duplex system – providing remediation for existing external insulation in one simple step. Provides the options of adding additional render and insulation onto buildings that have had previous treatments and finishes.
Baumit OPEN® EWI system provides breathable thermal insulation, energy and cost savings for both new and existing buildings, with a broad range of render colours and finishes and self-cleaning properties that increase the life span of the external finish, reducing costs in re-painting. The Baumit OPEN® EWI system has been awarded the “Energy Globe Austria” in 2002.
Baumit OPEN® EWI system is a thin coat render system for solid wall construction using materials such as fired clay blocks or masonry building materials. During changes in temperature and humidity that external walls experience, the Baumit OPEN® EWI system ensures stability, heat retention, fire protection and sound insulation within the home. Breathability – the Baumit OPEN® Insulation board provides the same diffusion resistance as normal brick wall – μ ≤ 10 – allowing water vapour to diffuse easily through the structure, reducing condensation, reducing energy costs and improving indoor air quality. In new builds, this allows faster construction time as masonry dries more quickly. Thermal & Sound Insulation – within the Baumit OPEN® insulation board, millions of enclosed air bubbles form an effective sound and heat insulating cushion, improving the comfort levels and environment within the home and offer a ‘breathable’ solution.
Energy and Cost Saving – optimal thermal insulation with the Baumit OPEN® EWI system reduces loss of energy to the outside, and due to the unique StarTrack anchor fixing system, it reduces thermal bridges between existing walls and the façade that often result in increased energy loss.
During summer months, the Baumit OPEN® EWI system insulation layer prevents wall temperatures increasing – maintaining a comfortable temperature internally and reducing the need for heating / cooling reducing overall carbon emissions from the home.
For all builds – new build, passive and low energy designed homes, or renovation of an existing house façade – Baumit OPEN® EWI system is the first choice of architects, designers, builders and specifiers for insulation and remediation.
“Feedback from renovations and new builds where the revolutionary Baumit EWI system has been used has been very positive, with many home owners reporting considerable energy and cost savings as well as a high level of improvement to the external façade appearance,” said Sue Dewhirst, Consultant, Baumit UK.
Come and talk to our experts on Stand N860 about our award-winning innovations in external wall insulation systems and opportunities for distribution and installer training with us.
