The basement and foundation of multi-storey residential buildings in the Akademichesky microdistrict on Sakharova Avenue in the city of Yekaterinburg are protected by high-performance PENOPLEX® insulation made of extruded polystyrene foam.
Akademichesky is called the largest integrated development project in the Urals. On 1,300 hectares of land, 9 million m2 of commercial and residential space will be built. 20 thousand apartments have already been leased to new settlers, and in total over 300 thousand people will live in this area.
Convenience, comfort of these people, as well as a healthy microclimate in new apartments depends on many factors, not the least of which is thermal insulation. Today, almost everyone who has an idea of building technologies understands the need to insulate the lower part of buildings with not only effective, but also moisture-resistant thermal insulation. Dampness is one of the main hazards in terms of keeping warm. Insulation soaked in moisture can and should be thrown away, since water perfectly conducts heat, and the material ceases to protect the premises from the cold. PENOPLEX® GEO is the optimal choice of thermal insulation for the lower part of buildings, which is at risk of increased moisture. Today, a rare specialist in the field of building technology will dispute this statement, since this material has a unique combination of low thermal conductivity and zero water absorption. Rugged, environmentally friendly and durable, PENOPLEX® will serve for many decades, as its effective service life is more than half a century.
