It is imperative that a suitable EIFS adhesive is applied to the back of the insulation board to ensure that it adheres to the substrate.
Terraco offers two options in this regard:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Styrofix (Dry powder) |
Use | Coverage | Literature |
A polymer modified dry-mix adhesive applied between substrate and the insulation board. | 4-5kg/m² (Spot method) | ||
Packaging | Features | Benefits | |
25 kg paper bags |
Familiar 4:1 mixing ratio of powder to water. Provides smooth consistency. Good flexural strength. Water resistant. Environmentally friendly, water based. |
Easy to mix with a high speed mixer for 3-5 minutes. Easy to trowel on, speedy mesh embedding, increasing productivity. Excellent adhesion. Ensures that system is vapour permeable. Safe, non-toxic, clean tools with water. |
Styrofix PU Foam Adhesive
A one-component, low pressure polyurethane adhesive foam for fixing EPS / G-EPS / XPS insulation board to a substrate. It is also used for filling gaps between EPS / G-EPS / XPS insulation boards, between the window / door frame and the insulation board, and for fixing external window sills. It has excellent thermal insulation and adhesive properties, is easy to use, economical, odourless, light weight and quick setting.
APPLICATION METHOD
The application method depends on the substrate onto which the insulation panel is being fixed.
Spot Method
Apply Styrofix adhesive to 6 inner spots on the back side of the insulation board, ensuring it covers 40% of the surface area.
(Coverage: 4 - 5 kg/m²)
Ribbon & Dab Method
Apply Styrofix adhesive to the external edges and to 8 inner spots on the back side of the insulation board, ensuring it covers 40% of the surface.
(Coverage: 5 - 6 kg/m²)
Notched Trowel Method
Apply Styrofix adhesive to the entire back surface of the insulation board using a notched trowel.
(Coverage: 4 - 5 kg/m²)
For more technical information please read Technical Data Sheets available on this page or contact the Terraco representative closest to you.