Insulation industry news from Global Insulation

Germany: HASIT Trockenmörtel GmbH's Fixit 222 Aerogel product, a Cabot Aeorgel-containing insulating plaster material, was recently recognised as one of the most innovative products exhibited at the BAU 2015, a trade fair for architecture, construction materials and systems.

"We are seeing a rise in interest in insulative aerogel coatings and plasters due to increased focus on environmental, energy-efficiency and safety requirements," said Milto Vlachos, general manager of Cabot Aerogel. "We believe that our Aerogel can help customers to reduce energy costs and lower carbon footprints in buildings around the world. Through our technical collaboration with HASIT, we have developed a product that helps customers apply insulation on all types of buildings, including historic façades. It also delivers superior performance compared to similar products on the market today."

The HASIT Fixit 222 Aerogel was recognised for the role that the material can play in reducing the energy consumption of buildings. The material, which is a combination of Cabot's highly-insulating Aerogel and hydraulic lime plaster, has a low thermal conductivity that provides insulation three to four times more effective than conventional insulating plaster. The material meets fire safety and flammability requirements without using environmentally-hazardous flame retardants. It can be prepared and applied manually or with conventional application machines for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Fixit 222 Aerogel can be used for façades worth preserving or with historic building status. The material allows planners, architects and builders the aesthetic and performance advantages of mineral plaster, while setting new standards for both internal and external insulation. It has been used in the Swiss market since 2013 and HASIT began selling Fixit 222 to the German markets in 2014.