Wood Fibreboard. Product Applications

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1 Wood Fibreboard Product Applications 1

2 Contents P. 6 Product Overview P. 8 Above-Rafter Insulation P. 9 Between-Rafter Insulation P. 10 Rain-Tight Sarking P. 11 Flat Roofs P. 12 Vented Facades P. 13 GUTX Thermowall TICS P. 14 Interior Insulation of xterior Walls P. 15 Installation Cavities and Lightweight Partition Walls P. 16 Concrete Ceilings and Floors P. 17 Floors Over Wood Joist Ceilings P. 18 Technical Information 2

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4 xperience... For over 80 years, the Black Forest family-owned and -operated company GUTX Holzfaserplattenwerk GmbH + Co KG has produced insulating board from wood at its plant in Waldshut- Tiengen, Germany. Now in its fourth generation, the company, headquartered in Waldshut-Tiengen Germany, employs 130 people and manufactures 12 million square metres of wood fibreboard insulation annually. Innovation... Besides experience, the key reason for GUTX's market leadership is its commitment to providing superior quality, service, and stock availability, which has led to a great deal of product and manufacturing innovation. In 2006, GUTX introduced the world's first dry wood fibreboard manufacturing plant. Diversity... GUTX insulation products are the ideal ecological choice for a host of applications, including external thermal insulation composite systems, wall insulation for vented facades, insulation above rafters and/or between frame members with sheathing, insulation of ceilings, interior insulation of exterior walls, insulation of service cavities, acoustic underlay in various floor assemblies and under many floor coverings. Performance... Whether old or new building, GUTX insulation products are up to the task, delivering more than structural and environmental requirements demand. Some of their most distinct qualities are: - Low thermal conductivity, which guarantees excellent protection in winter against cold - Highest possible volumetric heat capacity for the best protection against heat in summer - Superior airborne and impact sound insulation thanks to open-pore fibrous construction and higher bulk density - GUTX wood fibre products are completely recyclable and, provided wood preservatives have not contaminated them, can be disposed of at the nearest recovery centre. - Unsurpassed environmental compatibility and biological safeness. The raw material for all GUTX insulation products comes from wood that is locally harvested and grown using sustainable forestry management practices. GUTX insulation products are natureplus -certified. Certified Quality... All GUTX products undergo stringent quality control tests by GUTX and are subject to approval by an independent, authorised test and certification agency (FMPA, Stuttgart). GUTX s external thermal insulation composite system has the approval of the German building materials and physics-testing agency. And GUTX s quality and environmental protection management system, certified according to DIN N ISO 9001, ISO and MAS II (U co Audit Ordinance), guarantees the environmental compatibility and consistent high quality of GUTX products. 4

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6 GUTX Multiplex-top A rain-tight sarking board with singleply construction and homogenous cross-section. GUTX Ultratherm A strong rain-tight sarking board with a single-ply construction and a homogenous cross-section, this product's high U-value makes it very suitable for new roofs and roof refurbishment. NW! GUTX Multitherm A moisture resistant insulation wood fibreboard with single-ply construction and homogeneous cross-section that is an ideal sarking board for exterior walls under facade facing or the undersides of rafters. GUTX Thermosafe-homogen A universal insulating board with single-ply construction and homogenous cross-section, it provides superb protection against the influx of heat in summer and loss of heat in winter. GUTX Thermosafe Universal insulating board with multiply construction that provides superb protection against the influx of heat in summer and loss of heat in winter. GUTX Thermofibre A loose-fill wood fibre insulation for blow-in installation in vertical or horizontal cavities and horizontal unenclosed spaces. GUTX Thermoflex A flexible wood fibreboard that is designed for use between rafters and in timber-framed walls. GUTX Thermoflat This single-ply insulating board features a homogeneous wood fibre cross-section and a compressionproof construction, which make it ideal for flat wood, concrete and sheet metal roofs. 6

7 Properly applied and installed, GUTX products exceed all your expectations GUTX's range of wood fibreboard insulation products is as diversified as are the specific insulation requirements of the different areas of buildings. Whether you're looking for a solution for a new or an existing building, you're sure to find the suitable product for your roof, wall, floor or ceiling in GUTX's product portfolio. If used properly, the products perform beyond all expectations. GUTX provides a wealth of information at and in its brochures, offering guidelines for using its insulation products, so that you can enjoy all the benefits they offer. GUTX Thermoinstal A compression resistant insulation board with single-ply construction and homogenous cross-section, this product is your choice for the thermal insulation of installation cavities, electrical and plumbing lines. GUTX Thermoroom An insulation board with single-ply construction and homogenous crosssection that is ideal for the retrofit insulating of interior walls. GUTX Thermosafe-wd An insulating board with singleply construction and homogenous cross-section, this product features exceptionally high compression resistance, making it ideal for any wall or floor structure. GUTX Thermosafe-nf A superior impact insulation board with tongue and groove joints, this product comes with spruce joint strips for easy installation of long and short plank flooring, which screws to the strips. GUTX Thermofloor A very versatile impact insulation board for all floor applications, including wet and dry screed. GUTX Happy Step The ideal underlay for high-quality, interior floor coverings. GUTX Thermowall (-gf / F90) A single-ply plaster baseboard with homogenous cross-section, this product is the perfect choice for use with GUTX s ecological composite thermal insulation system. 7

8 Roofs Above-Rafter Insulation GUTX Multiplex-top, GUTX Ultratherm, GUTX Thermosafe-homogen, GUTX Thermosafe When most people think of insulation, they think of insulation against the cold. However, if the area of a building involved is the roof, insulation against heat in summer is also extremely important. To avoid unpleasant heat in areas directly under roofs, insulation materials with higher volumetric heat storage capacity and lower thermal conductivity are required. GUTX insulation boards are specifically engineered to provide the optimum combination of these two properties. Another decisive characteristic for roof insulation is soundproofing. GUTX insulation's open-pore construction and high bulk density pro vide excellent acoustic insulation. In addition, the products feature superb vapour permeability (µ=3) and moisture regulation. In fact, the boards are capable of absorbing and later releasing up to 15 % of their weight in moisture without sacrificing insulation performance. All these attributes ensure you will have the pleasant and healthy indoor environment you envision. Fastening with special screws A vapour retarding membrane is laid over the exposed sheathing. The membrane is then covered with GUTX Thermosafe-homogen, which is subsequently covered with GUTX Multiplex-top, a raintight sarking board. GUTX above-rafter insulation assembly with GUTX Thermosafehomogen and GUTX Multiplex-top 8

9 Between-Rafter Insulation GUTX Multiplex-top, GUTX Ultratherm, GUTX Thermosafe-homogen, GUTX Multitherm, GUTX Thermofibre, GUTX Thermoflex Tightness and installation ease are essential to achieving effective between-rafter insulation. GUTX Thermofibre, a highly flexible and form-adaptable wood fibre blow-in insulation is especially suited for use in between-rafter applications. Another excellent alternative is GUTX Thermoflex, which has the flexibility and resilience needed to bend, return to original form, join, and fit tightly between rafters. The combined features of insulation against heat and cold, soundproofing, fire protection, vapour permeability and humidity control offered by these products - like all GUTX insulation products - provide a much higher level of living comfort. Interior view xterior view Concrete or clay roof tiles Old buildings New buildings Battens GUTX Multiplex-top / GUTX Ultratherm over the rafters GUTX Multiplex-top between the rafters GUTX Thermofibre / GUTX Thermoflex GUTX Multitherm, with tongue and groove Vapour retarder/ Air barrier Battens and interior wall substrate (wallboard, etc.) GUTX Thermofibre / GUTX Thermoflex Vapour retarder/ Air barrier Battens Interior substrate (wallboard, etc.) 9

10 Roofs Rain-Tight Sarking GUTX Multiplex-top, GUTX Ultratherm GUTX Multiplex-top (22 to 35 mm thick) and GUTX Ultratherm (50 to 160 mm thick), single-ply sarking boards, install over above-rafter insulation, adding insulation while making the roof structure rain-tight. Their homogeneous structure offers many outstanding insulation qualities, which owe their uniqueness to the ultra-modern dry manufacturing technique used to produce the boards. Amongst these properties are a low U-value (λ = 0.044, respectively W/mK) with increased stiffness and compressive strength (up to 200 kpa). The sarking boards' singular tongue and groove joints as well as their high dimensional consistency are distinct GUTX quality attributes, which translate into significant timesavings and reliable rain-tightness, benefiting both homeowners and tradesmen. Alone the fact that the boards easily join without requiring a hammer and woodblock, saves, according to qualified estimates, up to 15 % on installation time. And the joints are so tight that joint tape is unnecessary. The roof is reliably raintight for up to 12 weeks, which means you have three months to turn your attention to work inside the house during winter, etc. before installing the roofing material. Installs directly over the rafters Joint-free at the ridge Suitable as temporary roof covering (max. 3 months) GUTX Multiplex-top Tongue and groove along the width GUTX Multiplex-top Tongue and groove along the length 10

11 Flat Roofs GUTX Thermoflat GUTX Thermoflat is ideal for use on all flat roofs and is virtually unlimited in its range of application. Roofing material installs directly over it and may be left exposed or covered with gravel. It is also durable and strong enough to support the roof's use as a roof terrace. GUTX Thermoflat is equally suitable for new or old wood, metal or masonry substrates and offers buildings all the advantages of GUTX insulation boards. And GUTX Thermoflat may be ordered factory-tapered to facilitate proper water run-off. GUTX Thermoflat over a wood substrate GUTX Thermoflat installs easily GUTX Thermoflat over a concrete substrate 11

12 Walls Vented Facades GUTX Multitherm, GUTX Thermosafe-homogen, GUTX Thermosafe, GUTX Thermofibre, GUTX Thermoflex Still another variation of exterior wall is the vented facade. Here as well, GUTX wood fibreboards offer may key advantages, whether for solid masonry and wood substrate or for timber frame construction. Vented facade assembly over framed construction with GUTX Thermofibre, GUTX Thermoflex and GUTX Multitherm behind a wooden facade Vented construction over masonry with GUTX Multitherm behind a wooden facade 12

13 GUTX Thermowall TICS GUTX Thermowall, GUTX Thermowall-gf /F90 The GUTX Thermowall external thermal insulation composite system uses GUTX Thermowall boards. Precisely engineered and code-compliant, the system is suitable for non-vented wood or masonry applications and provides a very noticeable improve ment in indoor environments. Thanks to their single-ply construction, homogenous cross-section and consistently precise dimensions, the plaster baseboards are remarkably easy to install. The GUTX Thermowall composite system is extremely impact resistant and satisfies the highest sound and thermal insulation performance requirements. Installing GUTX Thermowall plaster baseboard over masonry Installing GUTX Thermowall plaster baseboard with tongue and groove joints over timber frames For installation details, refer to the GUTX Thermowall TICS brochure. 13

14 Walls Interior Insulation of xterior Walls GUTX Thermoroom For several reasons, exterior walls often can be retrofit with insulation only on their interior sides. GUTX Thermoroom, an insulation board made from wood fibre with a single-ply, homogeneous construction, was designed specifically with this in mind. Thanks to its construction, the board installs without mechanical fixation. All that s needed to fasten the insulation board to the existing substrate is a suitable adhesive. xcellent insulation against the cold, outstanding protection against the heat and astoundlingly effective acoustic insulation are amongst the many features offered by this ecological wood fibre insulation board, which are a guarantee for a healthy and pleasant indoor environment. Discerning homeowners and builders request biologically harmless, healthy building products that provide lasting, effective thermal insulation of outer walls. GUTX Thermoroom bears the natureplus seal of quality, an international designation that certifies the sustainability of building products and furnishings. A A Apply GUTX Klebe- und Spachtelputz (adhesive/ base coat) B Press GUTX Thermoroom firmly against the substrate C Apply the plaster over the board B C 14 1

15 Installation Cavities and Lightweight Partition Walls GUTX Thermosafe-homogen, GUTX Thermofibre, GUTX Thermoflex, GUTX Thermoinstal Timber-framed houses often have a second plane on the inside of exterior walls where the power, heating and plumbing lines run and are installed. GUTX Thermoinstal installs with full surface contact to the sheathing. The worker cuts the channels in the board prior to covering it with wallboard. GUTX Thermofibre is also ideal for the insulation of these areas. It blows into the wall cavities effectively filling them around the service lines and hardware with significantly reduced manual effort. Insulating of these areas provides the entire building element with effective thermal and acoustic insulation. Besides their obvious function of physically dividing open areas into rooms, lightweight partition walls are expected to dampen sound and provide fire protection. Thanks to their open-pore structure and high bulk density, wood fibreboard absorbs both structure-born noise and indirect reflected sound. GUTX fibreboards are F30 to F90 fire-rated for use with both metal and wood post wall constructions. Lightweight partition walls Service cavities A B Lightweight timber-framed partition wall with GUTX Thermofibre / GUTX Thermoflex / GUTX Thermosafe-homogen Lightweight partition walls with metal studs and GUTX Thermofibre / GUTX Thermoflex / GUTX Thermosafe-homogen C A Fastening GUTX Thermoinstal B Cutting the channels for the service lines C Fastening the gypsum board 15

16 Floors & Ceilings Concrete Ceilings, Concrete Floors GUTX Thermosafe-wd, GUTX Thermofloor, GUTX Thermosafe-nf, GUTX Happy Step GUTX floorboards provide suitable insulation for both floors over concrete and floors over timber joist ceilings. To soundproof concrete substrates effectively, it is necessary to decouple the concrete ceiling from the walked-on floor covering. GUTX wood fibreboard excels at this task. And the diverse selection of insulation boards permits a myriad of constructional variations. Highly resistant to compressive forces, insulation fibreboard performs ideally under, wet screed, mastic asphalt, particle or chipboard, OSB substrate floorboards, dry screed, engineered wood flooring, laminate flooring and solid wood planking. GUTX Happy Step in a floating, staggered joint pattern. Suitable floor coverings include laminates, finished parquet or carpet. Under solid wood planking, GUTX Thermosafe-nf with joint strips installed over GUTX Thermosafe-wd. GUTX Happy Step installed over cement screed. Both GUTX Thermofloor and GUTX Thermosafe-wd are ideal for use between cement screed and concrete floors. 16

17 Timber Joist Ceilings GUTX Thermosafe-wd, GUTX Thermofloor, GUTX Thermosafe-nf, GUTX Happy Step Like with over-concrete use, GUTX insulation floorboards are suitable for a host of different wood assemblies. GUTX Thermosafe-wd, an extremely compression-resistant product, is ideal where very thick insulation is required under dry or wet screed. If increased acoustic insulation is the primary need, either GUTX Thermofloor or GUTX Thermosafe-nf floorboard is the best choice. And when engineered wood flooring or laminate flooring is concerned, GUTX Happy Step delivers the extra impact insulation that is typically required of sub flooring boards for such assemblies. With the availability of so many different products, it s easy to understand why GUTX is the first stop when it comes to finding the most suitable, easy to install product for the specific sound or thermal insulation application. Once the surface is dust-free and clean, lay the trickle protection paper/moisture barrier. Install an insulating strip around the perimeter of the floor. Then install GUTX Thermosafe-wd as impact sound insulation and cover it with the GUTX Thermosafe-nf system before laying the solid wood plank flooring. GUTX Thermosafe-wd installed in a floor over ceiling with exposed wood joists GUTX Thermosafe-nf with joint strips installed over solid wood planking 17

18 Facts and Figures Multiplex-top Ultratherm Thermosafe Joint Type tongue and groove tongue and groove butt DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) Length (mm) Width (mm) Nominal thickness (mm) Actual coverage, length x width (mm) 2476 x x x x 568 Square metres per sheet (m 2 ) Weight per sheet (kg) Weight per m 2 (kg) Boards per pallet Square metres per pallet (m 2 ) Weight per pallet (kg) Density (kg/m 3 ) Nominal thermal conductivity λ D (W/mK) Nominal thermal resistance R D (m 2 K/W) Vapour diffusion factor (μ) 3 3 sd-value (m) Compressive stress/ strength (kpa) Tensile strength perpendicular to board surface (kpa) Short-term water absorption (kg/m 2 ) Dynamic stiffness (MN/m 3 ) Compressibility (mm) Air flow resistivity (kpa s/m 3 ) Specific heat capacity (J/kgK) Fire reaction uro Class as per DIN N Thermal resistance is derived from λ90/90 and the board thickness. GUTX Multiplex-top and GUTX Ultratherm : Guaranteed by Germany's Association of Roofers. GUTX will be glad to send you test reports. 18

19 D DIN N ISO 14001:2005 Verified nvironmental Management Cert. No GUTX00 1) ) ) ) ) homogen Thermosafe Thermofibre Thermoflex rebate butt unenclosed enclosed (cavities) butt DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) 1200 bale length bale length bale length x kg (per bale) bales (packages) per pallet /2 1/

20 Facts and Figures Thermoflat Multitherm Thermoinstal Thermoroom Joint Type rebate tongue and groove butt butt DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) Length (mm) Width (mm) Nominal thickness (mm) Actual coverage, length x width (mm) 1215 x x 580 Square metres per sheet (m 2 ) Weight per sheet (kg) Weight per m 2 (kg) Boards per pallet Square metres per pallet (m 2 ) Weight per pallet (kg) Density (kg/m 3 ) Nominal thermal conductivity λ D (W/mK) Nominal thermal resistance R D (m 2 K/W) Vapour diffusion factor (μ) sd-value (m) Compressive stress/ strength (kpa) Tensile strength perpendicular to board surface (kpa) Short-term water absorption (kg/m 2 ) 1 2 Dynamic stiffness (MN/m 3 ) Compressibility (mm) Air flow resistivity (kpa s/m 3 ) Specific heat capacity (J/kgK) Fire reaction uro Class as per DIN N Thermal resistance is derived from λ90/90 and the board thickness. 20

21 D DIN N ISO 14001:2005 Verified nvironmental Management Cert. No GUTX00 1) ) ) ) ) Thermosafe-wd Thermosafe-nf Thermofloor Happy Step Standard-n butt rebate T&G butt butt butt DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) DIN N ) * x x x * Further dimensional information available on request 21

22 Facts and Figures Thermowall Joint Type butt T&G Length (mm) Width (mm) Nominal thickness (mm) Actual coverage, length x width (mm) Square metres per sheet (m 2 ) Weight per sheet (kg) Weight per m 2 (kg) Boards per pallet Square metres per pallet (m 2 ) Weight per pallet (kg) Density (kg/m 3 ) Nominal thermal conductivity λ D (W/mK) Nominal thermal resistance R D (m 2 K/W) Vapour diffusion factor (μ) sd-value (m) Compressive stress/ strength (kpa) Tensile strength perpendicular to board surface (kpa) Short-term water absorption (kg/m 2 ) Dynamic stiffness (MN/m 3 ) Compressibility (mm) Air flow resistivity (kpa s/m 3 ) Specific heat capacity (J/kgK) Fire reaction uro Class as per DIN N DIN N ) / x x / / / / / / / / Thermal resistance is derived from λ90/90 and the board thickness. 22

23 D DIN N ISO 14001:2005 Verified nvironmental Management Cert. No GUTX00 1) ) ) ) ) Thermowall (-gf / F90) T&G butt DIN N ) / x / / / / / / / NOT All rights reserved. Henselmann GmbH + Co KG is not liable for any damage resulting from error or misprinting. The information provided herein is subject to change. Although all of the information was current at the time of its publication, the publication of superseding information renders the old information invalid. The suitability of the products for applications not specified in this brochure is not guaranteed. Warranty and liability claims are subject to the terms of GUTX's General Terms of Business. Acknowledgements - Photo Credits P. 1,3: GUTX; P. 5: GUTX (No. 5,8,), Wolf-Haus (No. 6,9), Huf-Haus (No. 12), Weberhaus (No.4,10), Ligno Trend (No. 3), dani kreienbühl/fotolia.com (No.1), Dark Vectorangel/fotolia.com (No.2), ArTo/fotolia.com (No. 7), Flexmedia/fotolia.com (No. 11); P. 6-13: GUTX; P. 14: Patrizia Tilly (No. 1), GUTX; P GUTX. 23

24 Insulation in summer GUTX wood insulation boards protect living areas from high temperatures, in particular, areas under roofs. Thanks to their high thermal storage capacity, they effectively dampen the flow of warmth from exterior to interior areas. Wood has a specific thermal storage capacity of 2 J/kgK, which is the highest amongst all insulation materials. Insulation in winter ffective insulation reduces heating bills and creates a comfortable living environment in winter. Due to their low thermal conductivity (e.g. GUTX Thermosafe-homogen has λ D = W/mK), GUTX insulating wood fibreboard provides optimum insulation in winter, protecting the interior of houses from heat loss and ingression of cold. Healthy indoor environment GUTX wood fibre insulation boards permit diffusion (µ value = 3) and regulate the interior relative humidity by virtue of their ability to absorb and release up to 15 % of their weight in moisture without the loss of insulation capacity. These two functions improve the living environment of indoor areas significantly. Acoustic insulation The open-pore structure of GUTX wood fibreboard and its high absorption volume contribute to their ability to deliver superb soundproofing against airborne and impact noise. Fire protection GUTX wood fibre insulation boards easily comply with fire protection regulations. Various individual certificates of approval are available for F30-B to F90-B fire resistance ratings for roof and wall structures. Your source for GUTX products: nvironmental compatibility The raw material for all GUTX insulation boards comes from wood that is locally harvested and grown using sustainable forestry management practices. GUTX exclusively uses untreated chips and shavings from spruce and fir, which are by-products obtained from other timber manufacturing processes. All GUTX insulation boards are tested and certified as biologically safe and compatible with other building materials (natureplus seal of quality). Recyclability GUTX wood fibreboard is completely recyclable and, provided wood preservatives have not contaminated it, can be disposed of at the nearest recovery centre. User friendly GUTX insulation boards are manufactured according to the highest quality standards and are characterised by absolutely minimum dimensional deviation. This, combined with the detailed installation instructions the manufacturer provides, makes working with GUTX products a pleasure. Made in Germany For more than 80 years, GUTX, a family-owned and -operated company, has manufactured insulation boards at its plant in Waldshut-Tiengen, which is located in the southern Black Forest. All GUTX insulation boards carry the C and U marks and are produced according to the current applicable standards. Moreover, the German building authorities have issued a uropean Technical Approval for GUTX s Thermowall xternal Thermal Insulation Composite System. GUTX customer service An important part of GUTX s customer service is its qualified assistance. Whether you require help with a private singlefamily house or commercial property, GUTX s trained and qualified staff will gladly assist you. If you have technical queries, please contact our technical assistance department by phone / , fax / or per at anwendungstechnik@gutex.de. GUTX product training Architects, craftsmen, wholesalers, sales staffs and developers can benefit from the workshops GUTX offers,which address specific topics, including physics and building, construction techniques, product applications, etc. Visit our website for further information or give us a call. 24 GUTX Holzfaserplattenwerk Gutenburg 5 D Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany Phone: + 49 (0) 7741/ Fax: + 49 (0) 7741/ mail: info@gutex.de 01/2013