Super-slim, high-performance insulation saves space
Slentite and Slentex are a new generation of energy-efficient aerogel-based insulation materials with outstanding material properties. This manufacturer is presenting new examples of applications in carbon-concrete facade elements and motorhomes. In a pilot project in Leipzig, a house is being built with a hybrid load-bearing structure of carbon concrete and reinforced concrete. To achieve particularly slim wall construction, the new Slentite and Slentex high-performance materials can be used to create an insulating layer between the layers of concrete, reducing the wall thickness by up to 50% over conventional insulation materials, says the company. Slimming down the exterior wall significantly facilitates not only new aesthetic approaches, but also a gain in space, which is becoming increasingly precious in inner-city building. In addition, the two high-performance insulation materials can be integrated in the automated precasting of the elements in the concrete plant without further system adjustments. Hall 5, Stand C21 — BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany