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POLITERM BLU

EPS beads which are treated with a chemical additive to enable the production of lightweight, thermal insulation mortars of various densities.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
ISO 9001:2008 accredited.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
  • Easy to mix, place and finish
  • Cost effective
  • Homogenous bead distribution gives good workability and predictable performance
  • Good workability enables mixed material to be pumped 100 m horizontally and 30 m vertically.
  • No loss of workability, even when pumped long distances
  • Mix design variable to produce densities from 200 to 1 000 kg/m3
  • Compatible with most finishing products and adhesives
FIRE PROPERTIES
Non flammable - when tested to ASTM D 1692-68
THERMAL PROPERTIES
K-value of 0.065 W/mK to 0.1 W/mK depending on density.
APPLICATION
Thermal insulation mortar for concrete roof decks, underground floor slabs, basement walls, swimming pools, etc.

Lightweight filler for voids or leveling of floor slabs. Cavity fill for steel frame construction.
DURABILITY
Long term to indefinite, subject to appropriate mix design and best practice in application methods.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION
Conventional concrete placing equipment.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
  • The material must be mechanically mixed in either a purpose made mixer/pump; conventional concrete mixer or truck-mixer or specialised mortar mixer pump
  • Placing and finishing equipment: as for normal concrete/screed application
HANDLING & STORAGE
Bags should be stored in a clean, dry place away from items which could split or damage the bags.
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATION
Thermal insulation to concrete roof decks shall be Politerm Blu, laid to falls at an average thickness of 100 mm reducing to a minimum of 50 mm at rainwater outlets. Preparation, mixing and curing shall be carried out in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Subsequent application of waterproofing shall not commence until the Politerm screed is free of residual moisture.
Isover reserves the right to alter or amend product specification without notice. The information given in this publication is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. Whilst Isover will endeavour to ensure publications are up to date, it is the users’ responsibility to check with us that it is correct prior to use.
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Product Data Sheet 2008