INSTALLING EXPOL THERMA/EDGE INSULATION

Please read entire set of instructions before starting.

Ensure surfaces are clean and free from dust, oil and grease.

To assist you, we’ve developed an easy step guide – follow it and you can’t go wrong.

Some useful tools for installation

Step by step guide ThermaEdge

Step 1

Cut the nozzle of the StyroFIX cartridge to allow for a 5mm bead.

Step 2

Try and work quickly from this point forward. On the back-side of the ThermaSlab Edge apply a bead of StyroFIX the whole way along the top edge of the ThermaSlab Edge.

Step 3

Apply a bead of StyroFIX in a wavy line the whole length of the board as shown. The frequency between each wave of adhesive shall be not less than 125mm apart, be sure to make good coverage.

The ratio is one tube of StyroFIX for each ThermaSlab Edge panel.

Step 4

Apply ThermaSlab Edge to the desired area of the slab edge and apply firm even pressure to board.

Step 5

Remove the ThermaSlab Edge panel from the wall and place down carefully, let sit for one minute – this is to allow a reaction to happen in the StyroFIX which will make it tackier and allow the two surfaces to bond better.

Step 6

Place the ThermaSlab Edge panel back in the desired position – be careful with this placement as depending on conditions the board could be very hard to move once this placement has been made.

Step 7

Support and brace the panel until the StyroFIX cures.

INSTALLING EXPOL MAXEDGE INSULATION

Please read entire set of instructions before starting.

Ensure surfaces are clean and free from dust, oil and grease.

To assist you, we’ve developed an easy step guide – follow it and you can’t go wrong.

Some useful tools for installation

Step by step guide MAXEdge

Step 1

Ensure sand blinding / Gap7 is level allowing MAXEdge to sit flat.

Step 2

Install DPM and formwork as per plans.

Step 3

Install MAXEdge insulation and corners inside formwork. Here you can use MAXEdge pre-made corners or make them yourself – corner details to follow.

Step 4

Install infill / EXPOL Tuff pods, cut around any penetrations as required.

Step 5

Install reinforcing as per engineering plans.

Step 6

Ensure inspections completed.

Step 7

Pour concrete.

Step 8

Remove formwork, paint MAXEdge if required.

External Corners

External corners are easy, they just butt into each other.  We encourage expanding foam to be put in any joins and gaps around rebates.

Internal Corners

When joining internal corners cut the top the edge profile and butt the polystyrene together.

EXPOL ThermaEdge Insulation is BRANZ Appraised.

For further installation guidelines: Refer to NZS 4246:2016 Energy efficiency – Installing insulation in residential buildings www.standards.govt.nz

For further, detailed information on all products contact EXPOL 0800 86 33 73

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