Phonotherm 200 (RG500) is an insulation board ideally suited for door thresholds and window installations, where it is important to minimise thermal bridging. Because of its physical stability coupled with the optimal thermal performance, this adaptable product very effectively minimizes the risk of thermal bridging at critical building junctions.
Where to use it
Bosig
can be used around windows, doors and foundation junctions. Especially
where highly insulated walls meet other high-performance elements like
windows and doors. The structural support needed in these locations,
when made from traditional materials like aluminium, steel or timber,
can cause significant thermal bridges and heat loss from the building.
Bosig
is often used at load-bearing points on structural beams (e.g. steel or
timber beams where they rest on foundations or penetrate external walls
etc). With a compression strength of 7000 kPa, Bosig is extremely
strong so can effectively minimise thermal bridging in these areas.
What it does
Bosig
Phonotherm can be, cut, drilled, screwed, nailed or machined just like
timber. It functions as an excellent insulator and will minimise thermal
bridges. It has high strength and greater stability than timber, plywood
or MDF; it won’t expand or contract when subjected to changes in temperatures, moisture or humidity
.
It is available with grooves on the surface for plastering or rendering
on to and is also supplied smooth for all other applications.
How it works
The
presence of a thermal bridge allows heat to bypass the thermal envelope
despite the ever increasing demands for improved u-values on walls,
doors, windows etc. Bosig Phonotherm optimises junctions where thermal
bridges occur and reduces heat loss.
Why we love it
The
effect of thermal bridges is amplified in highly insulated buildings
and can be a significant cause of heat loss. Thermal bridges can lead to
surfaces being cool enough for condensation
to form. Condensation and the risk of mould and structural damage
can be avoided by carefully controlling thermal bridges. Bosig is a
highly versatile and simple insulated replacement for many structural
materials making it easier to solve thermal bridging in numerous
situations.
Bosig Phonotherm 200 (RG500) insulation board is made entirely from upcycled
polyurethane, a material that would typically be disposed of in landfill and does not contain any formaldehyde
.