Commitment to sustainability
Our product is a non-biodegradable material due to its intended use in forming products such as ceramic or structural backing. However, we have sustainable manufacturing where all our unused material is recycled and reused in other manufacturing processes.
Benefits of blue EPS
Physical properties it provides to construction elements
Thermal resistance and thermal conductivity
The thermal resistance of a material represents the ability of the material to oppose the flow of temperature.
In the case of homogeneous materials, it is the ratio of the thickness to the thermal conductivity of the material; in non-homogeneous materials the resistance is the inverse of the thermal conductance.
Deformable and able to regain its previous shape
When a material is subjected to a force (load, stress or strain) a deformation occurs in the material.
If, when the force is removed, the material returns to its original (initial) dimensions, it is said to have undergone an elastic deformation, eThe material has only undergone a change of temporal dimensions.
Resistant to bending, compressive and tensile stresses
The elements of a structure must withstand, in addition to their own weight, other external forces and loads acting on them.
Depending on their position within the structure and the type of forces acting on them, the elements or parts of the structures support different types of stresses
Low water absorption compared to white EPS
Behaviour towards water: The polystyrene is not hygroscopic.
Even by immersing the material completely in water the levels of absorption are minimal with values ranging from 1% to 3% by volume (immersion test after 28 days).
High insulation capacity High insulation capacity
In construction, it is used as a lightweighting material and for thermal insulation.
It is found in many thicknesses and densities ranging from 10 to 80 kg/m3, with a thermal conductivity of between 0.029 and 0.053 W/(mK).
Self-extinguishing material
The ability of a material to stop burning once the source of flame-producing heat has been removed.
Lightness in the construction of load-bearing structures
Thanks to the physical properties of our product, we will be able to carry out construction solutions where the weight, due to the low specific density of EPS, will be fundamental, allowing us to carry out works where it would not have been possible before.
Easily machinable for the creation of unique surfaces
Easily manipulated in our factory to achieve any type of design that suits the needs of the architectural project, both by means of our CNC machinery and later on site by manual methods.
The raw material from which any of our products are made is what allows us to have a great variety in form.
Two aspects that, when combined, offer the customer a customised design that is both optimised for their production.
A great advantage when choosing the right solution for issues where weight and energy savings are key issues.
Our product, in its different aspects, has both water-repellent and waterproof properties.
