NRM Classification
Sub-Element: 2.5.1 - 1 External enclosing walls above ground level Confidence: low
Element: 2.5 - Element 2.5
Group: 2 - Superstructure
General Information
| Program Operator | Bau EPD GmbH, A-1070 Wien, Seidengasse 13/3 |
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| Issue Date | 2023-08-24 |
| Valid Until | 2028-08-24 |
| Number of Datasets | 1 |
Product Information
Description
Grey facade insulation boards made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) with infrared radiation absorbers for thermal and sound insulation, used in external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS or WDVS). EPS foam with closed cell structure, consisting of 98% air and 2% polystyrene. Includes EPS-F plus standard and variants EPS-F plus flexx, EPS-F plus sun, EPS-F plus sunflexx.
Product Types
- {'name': 'EPS-F plus', 'thickness_mm': '10-500'}
- {'name': 'EPS-F plus flexx', 'thickness_mm': '100-300'}
- {'name': 'EPS-F plus sun', 'thickness_mm': '100-300'}
- {'name': 'EPS-F plus sunflexx', 'thickness_mm': '100-300'}
Application
Facade insulation in external thermal insulation composite systems (WDVS). Applicable for external insulation of walls behind cladding, under plaster, core insulation of cavity walls, insulation of timber frame and panel construction, and internal wall insulation.
1 m² of average EPS F-plus insulation board with RD-value 3.23 (m²K)/W, thickness 100 mm, density 15 kg/m³
LCA Information
| Characterization Factors | Joint Research Center, EF 3.0 |
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Manufacturing & Lifecycle
Packaging
Packed in polyethylene (PE) plastic films and stacked on EPS blocks from production. Packaging is single-use and removed during installation.
Transport
{'mode': 'Truck', 'average_distance_km': 103.5, 'average_load_t': 5.79, 'fuel_type': 'Diesel EURO 6'}
End of Life
{'disposal': 'Thermal recovery (R1 process) in waste incineration plants with energy recovery. Landfilling not allowed due to TOC content.', 'recycling': 'No large-scale recycling currently, but processes under development. Reuse and preparation for reuse allowed.', 'waste_code': '17 06 04'}