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Flat roof insulation with MULTIPOR

Heat losses through the roof can reach 30% or more of the total heat losses through the outer shell of the building, therefore, when designing, special attention should be paid to the thermal insulation of the roof.

The advantages of the MULTIPOR system
There are two special requirements for thermal insulation material for use in flat roof thermal insulation in Cyprus.
The first is the ability to maintain its thermal insulation properties even at ultra-high roof temperatures typical for the Cyprus climate. The second is to keep its geometry (and above all it's thickness) under solar heating and under load (heavy screed and equipment - containers with water, solar collectors, etc.).
Thanks to its composition (MULTIPOR is made of sand, cement and lime, with no synthetic materials) MULTIPOR meets these and other strong requirements to the greatest extent, making it the most effective and long-lasting solution for thermal insulation of flat roofs of buildings in the hot and humid climate of Cyprus.
Unlike the currently most used polystyrene, MULTIPOR does not lose its thermal resistance over time and does not shrink under load, which ultimately guarantees a consistently high level of thermal insulation for roofs insulated with MULTIPOR for decades. In addition, MULTIPOR provides its owner with the maximum life span of thermal insulation and significantly reduces the owner's building maintenance costs compared to other insulation materials in Cyprus. This makes MULTIPOR the most economical solution for those who intend to live in houses insulated with MULTIPOR for a long time.

MULTIPOR is a system for those who build a House for themselves and their families!

THE MAIN REASONS TO CHOOSE MULTIPOR FOR EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION OF A FLAT ROOF: 
  • Consistently high thermal efficiency even in hot countries
  • Stable geometry of insulation 
  • The highest fire safety rating (A1)
  • Absolute eco-friendliness  
  • Built-in sound insulation
  • Reduces investments in expensive engineering systems
  • Fast and easy installation
  • Completely harmonized system

Consistently high thermal efficiency even in hot countries

Unlike other common thermal insulation materials, MULTIPOR is the completely mineral-based material made of sand, cement and lime. These raw materials are not affected to ultraviolet, high temperatures or rainwater. Therefore, the life time of MULTIPOR mineral boards in Cyprus is times longer compared to other insulating materials. In addition, MULTIPOR has stable, irreducible thermal efficiency (thermal conductivity), geometry and compressive strength throughout the life of your building, which are the weak points of other insulation materials at high temperatures in Cyprus.

Consistently low thermal conductivity of MULTIPOR, for decades, grants homeowners with consistently low cooling / heating bills over the life of the building, as well as no significant cost to replace aged thermal insulation every 10-12 years in hot climate of Cyprus.

Important fact that unlike most countries in Europe and the UK, Cyprus' climate is hot and humid, with a large difference in daytime and nighttime temperatures in summer. This creates uncomfortable conditions for building materials with synthetic base, such as styrene in polystyrene or resin in insulation wools. Even been protected from harsh UV radiation with reinforcement layer, these materials are exposed to high temperatures. When there are only 2-3 weeks with a temperature on the facades about 40 Celsius in the most EU countries with a moderate climate, in Cyprus our facades can be heated up to above 50 Celsius for several months and the temperature on the roof can rise up to 60 degrees, which is the limit value for most polystyrene used for thermal insulation.
Such extreme temperature conditions drastically reduce the life span of synthetic-based building materials. Polystyrene loses its thermal properties due to the effect of "thermal drift" (when a special gas inside polystyrene is replaced by ordinary air due to the diffusion effect, which occurs the faster the higher the operating temperature) and due to thermal destruction. The loss of thermal efficiency with polystyrene leads, in turn, to an increase in the cost of heating and cooling the house and, as a result, to the need to replace the polymer insulation that has aged in the heat. This behavior of synthetic materials is typical for countries with hot climates such as Cyprus.
MULTIPOR, unlike polystyrene, is not subject to thermal drift (since it has no special gases in its composition) and does not degrade under the influence of high temperatures. Therefore MULTIPOR is the strongest and most durable flat roof thermal insulation solution in Cyprus.

Stable geometry of the MULTIPOR thermal insulation layer

On top of the thermal insulation a screed is usually installed with a heavy concrete mixture with a thickness of up to 10 cm or more (depending on the size of the roof), both to drain rainwater into special rainwater inlets, and as a basis for a further layers (waterproofing, finishing and other layers in the case of arranging an exploited roof). In addition, plastic containers are installed on the roof to accumulate water up to 2 tons or more, as well as solar collectors and other items used in the operation of the roof. All this creates significant pressure on the thermal insulation layer. When using polymer-based thermal insulation (like polystyrene), the thermal insulation installed under such a weight begins to shrink, losing its thickness. Add to this the extremely high temperatures on the roof in summer, which contribute to the fact that the polymer insulation becomes softer and more susceptible to stress, and the process of compression of the thermal insulation layer becomes even faster and larger. Moreover, unlike laboratory tests, when after the compression of polystyrene by 10% the load is removed from the sample, the polymer insulation installed on the roof will be under such load continuously for the entire life of the building, more and more shrinking (although the process will slow down over time). This process of compressing polymer insulation under load and when heated has two negative consequences. Firstly, a decrease in the actual thickness of the thermal insulation layer leads to a decrease in the thermal resistance of the installed thermal insulation, and therefore to an increase in heating and cooling costs over time. The second negative consequence is that the violation of the geometry of the roofing "pie" leads to peeling and damage to the waterproofing, which in the future can lead to leaks and damage to the interior decoration of the premises on the top floor.
MULTIPOR mineral boards are devoid of these disadvantages. Being a porous stone, they practically do not shrink under load, which, together with the previous point, guarantees a consistently high level of energy efficiency of the roof's thermal protection, and also does not create the prerequisites for violating the integrity of the waterproofing layer. As a result, MULTIPOR allows significant savings in the operation of the building, both for heating / cooling and for repairs.

The highest fire safety rating

Made of mineral raw materials, MULTIPOR does not contain any flammable or combustible materials at all. When put into fire, MULTIPOR can withstand fire for up to 12 hours or more, which is much more than other insulating materials (especially in comparison with polystyrene).
Thanks to MULTIPOR, in the event of a fire, no flammable droplets are formed, which prevents the fast spread of fire along facades during a fire. In addition, MULTIPOR does not produce fatal fire smoke, which is the leading cause of deaths when fire. Unlike other insulating materials, MULTIPOR can be easily repaired without the complete replacement even after a fire, which is another economically valuable feature of MULTIPOR.

The best fire safety properties makes MULTIPOR the most desired thermal insulation material for both private and apartment buildings, when safety is a priority!


Absolute eco-friendliness

The MULTIPOR external thermal insulation composite system is sustainable and has received numerous awards for being environmentally friendly. The natureplus ecolabel, which is known for its high ecological standards, as well as the environmental declaration of the Institute of Construction and Environment, e.v., are a testament to the proven environmental and user friendliness of the Multipor mineral insulation boards, which consist purely of lime, sand, cement, and water.  These certificates also confirm the absence of any hazardous substances in the composition of MULTIPOR insulating boards, which makes them not only an excellent choice for external thermal insulation of buildings, but also an ideal choice in cases where floor, wall or ceiling insulation can only be done from the inside.
The remnants of MULTIPOR mineral insulation boards are 100% recyclable without polluting our planet. They can be either reuse into the production cycle (instead of thrown away), or use for other construction works.

Sustainability of MULTIPOR is very important both for nature and for our health. Using MULTIPOR makes our lives healthier and longer, reduces our medical costs and makes us happier


Built-in sound insulation

MULTIPOR is not a cure specifically designed for sound insulation of a building, but it helps to improve the sound insulation of one. It is important for a residential building that the level of external noise is minimal. Road noise is in the low frequency range and is perceived as extremely unpleasant and annoying. MULTIPOR solve this problem thanks to its cellular structure and through the materials used in its composition. Depending on the external wall, its sound insulation index is increased by another 1-2 dB. This makes MULTIPOR one of the best thermal insulation systems in terms of sound insulation and significantly improves the quality of housing, and this means that among other thermal insulation materials

MULTIPOR is an effective sound insulation against traffic noise and similar noises

 

Reducing investment and operating costs for engineering systems

A properly insulated home requires less energy to cool or heat. Given the rather warm climate of Cyprus, it is possible to abandon expensive floor heating systems and replace expensive powerful air conditioning systems with cheaper ones with less energy consumption.
Complex and powerful electromechanical machines require annual service, external power supplies and must be replaced with new ones every 10-15 years, whereas MULTIPOR is paid for and installed only during construction or renovation work, without any future costs for service work or energy sources (electricity , fuel, etc.). Therefore,

MULTIPOR helps to reduce costs both for investment in complex and expensive heating and cooling systems and for maintenance, power supply and replacement of this equipment in the future.


Fast and easy installation

The MULTIPOR external thermal insulation composite system can be installed simply, rapidly, and securely. The MULTIPOR mineral insulation boards are lightweight, can be cut by handsaw, and are free of fibers and toxic substances. Even challenging building geometries such as curves can be simply formed with a MULTIPOR external thermal insulation composite system.
95% of the installation work for MULTIPOR coincides with the application of polystyrene thermal insulation. Construction companies do not need additional time to install MULTIPOR. Moreover, the physical properties of MULTIPOR make it possible to increase the speed of work, including the leveling of facades and the mechanical fastening of MULTIPOR mineral plates, which makes the cost of insulation work with the MULTIPOR system similar to the cost of installing polystyrene insulation.

Completely harmonized system

A complete external thermal insulation system consists of various components. In the MULTIPOR external thermal insulation system, these components are optimally combined with each other and can be used in any building project. The system components are part of the delivery program and are quickly and easily available to you.

Conclusion

MULTIPOR is not just a thermal insulation. In the climate of Cyprus, MULTIPOR allows you to solve many different problems aimed at reducing costs, as well as increasing the level of comfort and safety. Only MULTIPOR allows you at the same time:
- to dramatically and constantly reduce heating and cooling costs for the entire life of a building,
- to significantly reduce investment costs for climatic engineering systems, as well as future costs for their power supply and maintenance,
- to make the microclimate in the house healthier and eliminate mold appearance,
- significantly reduce or even completely eliminate the periodic repair work caused by wetting the walls under the polystyrene insulation, as well as the associated costs,
- to protect the house from external fires and minimize damage in case of fire inside the house.

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