Features of the
This innovative thermal insulator creates a barrier to energy conservation when insulating a building. By the method of application, it is similar to conventional dyes. As a result of polymerization of the composition, a matte elastic coating is formed, endowed with special thermophysical properties. It is it that becomes that barrier that easily tolerates temperature changes and does not allow heat to come out.
The insulation includes the following components:
- filler (microscopic balls made of glass, ceramics, polymers, filled with rarefied air);
- a binder (most often acrylic or latex);
- additives.
Depending on the composition, the properties of the liquid insulator, the requirements for the base to be treated, and the application technology change.
One of the most effective materials is Astratek liquid thermal insulation.
Possible errors when applying ASTRATEK® thermal insulation coating
The following are examples of improper application that caused the coating to malfunction and peel off.
Peeling and flaking of the coating
At this object, the soil of the GF series was applied. This material is not recommended for use with ASTRATEC coating. In addition, this soil turned out to be of inadequate quality and did not meet the required characteristics. As a result, the finished ASTRATEK coating detached from the surface of the object by the mass of the soil, which indicates its insufficient cohesive strength.
It is necessary to carefully monitor the correct preparation of the surface and use only the accompanying materials strictly recommended by the manufacturer.
Coating flaking and cracking
At this facility, GF primer and PF paint were used as a topcoat. Both materials are not recommended for use with ASTRATEC coating. Delamination and flaking also occurred between the layers of the soil itself, which indicates its poor quality. The use of an unacceptable topcoat resulted in cracking of the top layer. It is necessary to carefully monitor the correct preparation of the surface and use only the accompanying materials strictly recommended by the manufacturer.
Blistering and cracking of the coating
The coating was applied too thick in one pass. When coating hot surfaces with a layer of 0.5 mm in one pass, some of the water remains inside the layer. At high temperatures of the insulated object inside the coating layer, the remaining water turns into steam, as a result of which a bubble forms. The bubble contains the generated vapor, and as the coating dries, the bubble swells more and more. As a result, the pressure inside the bubble builds up and its rupture can occur. To avoid this problem, apply the material to hot surfaces in successive thin coats (0.25 mm) with intercoat drying for at least 24 hours.
Cracking of the coating
The coating was applied in the summer in too thick, uneven layers. High ambient temperatures significantly accelerate water evaporation and curing. In this case, only the top layer dries up and "slams" inside the water vapor, which worsens the thermal insulation and operational characteristics of the material and the coating cracks. To avoid this problem, apply the material to hot surfaces in successive thin coats (0.25 mm) with intercoat drying for at least 24 hours.
Once again, we draw your attention to the fact that ASTRATEK® is not a paint, but a special coating, therefore the application should be carried out by specialists trained in working with the coating, and if this is not possible, then it is necessary to strictly adhere to the application instructions and all recommendations of the manufacturer or an authorized supplier of the material. Only in this way is it possible to ensure a clear and uninterrupted operation of the finished ASTRATEK® coating.
Other materials
- ASTRATEK NG non-flammable
- ASTRATEK facade
- ASTRATEK station wagon
- ASTRATEK liquid insulation
- Bronya Facade thermal insulation
- Armor Anticorrosive thermal insulation
- Bronya Classic thermal insulation
- Thermal insulation Bronya Classic
About the brand
Liquid thermal insulation of the Astratek brand is produced by OOO NPP Termalkom. For more than 10 years, this company has been promoting innovative building materials and technologies on the domestic market. It is a leader in the development and production of heat insulators, the main component of which is composite compositions with hollow microspheres.
Thermalkom was one of the first to offer domestic consumers a unique material - American-made liquid ceramic thermal insulation. Due to the high prices for it, the company began to develop a domestic high-tech product that is not inferior in quality to foreign counterparts, but has a lower cost. The result of this work was the liquid thermal insulation of the Astratek brand.
LLC "Termalkom" is an enterprise that promotes the latest technologies to the domestic market. The company's product is not only liquid thermal insulation, but also high quality paints and primers (GROSS brand).
Today "Termalkom" is a well-established production, which is equipped with the most modern devices, they provide a high level of productivity and accuracy of adherence to the entire technology. The company's products are made from high-quality raw materials of Russian and foreign production.
What to remember when working with thermal insulation?
Wall covered with liquid insulation.
To obtain a high-quality result when working with insulation, it is necessary to take into account not only the characteristics of Astratek thermal insulation, but also the technology of its use. For high-quality protection from the cold, you need:
- before starting work, provide yourself with the necessary tools and protective clothing to protect yourself from getting the material on the skin, in the respiratory tract and in the eyes;
- be sure to prepare and prime the surface before applying the material;
- each next layer can be applied after the previous one has completely dried (about a day);
- on large surfaces, it is recommended to use a spray instead of a brush;
- apply a specific insulation in accordance with the material and environmental conditions.
If you follow all the recommendations for using the Astratek coating, you can get reliable protection from the cold. The only drawback, which is the duration of the work (after all, you have to wait about a day until the layer is completely dry), overlap the advantages of this material.
Heat paint "Astratek"
Ultra-thin thermal insulation of the Astratek brand has earned a lot of positive feedback from consumers. The Astrakhan Institute of Metrology, Certification and Implementation, after conducting all the studies, presented a conclusion on the thermophysical characteristics of the thermal paint.
The heat insulator of this brand is a high technology product. It is water-based and consists of ceramic balls with a vacuum inside. Acrylic polymers act as a binder.
Scope of use
The area of application of Astratex liquid thermal insulation is the energy and construction industries.As for the latter, this type of insulation is used to protect facades, roofs, internal surfaces (walls, floors, including basements), loggias, balconies, concrete structures, pipelines.
The mixture of this brand can be used for processing concrete, polymer, brick and metal surfaces.
Challenges and benefits
The purpose of Astratex thermal insulation is to create a protective layer that protects against the formation of condensation and the development of corrosion processes.
The popularity of the material is explained by its many positive characteristics:
- safety for people and the environment (does not emit toxic substances);
- fire safety (at temperatures from +2600 ° С it charred, from +8000 ° С it self-extinguishes);
- protection of surfaces from the appearance of fungus and the formation of mold, icing, condensation.
Unlike traditional insulation materials (mineral wool, foam), the brand's liquid insulation protects the treated structures from corrosion. The installation process does not require special skills. It is applied like a regular paint and, accordingly, does not take much time.
With its help, you can completely protect the treated area, while there will be no thermal gaps. The super-thin coating formed as a result of work will save usable area, "will not eat" precious centimeters.
Liquid thermal insulation of the Astratek brand is an optimal combination of price and quality. The use of this material for processing the facades of buildings for various purposes leads to a decrease in heat loss and financial costs for air conditioning in the warm season.
About liquid insulation
The material does not contain toxic substances and is classified as fireproof. Useful properties include a low load on the base of building objects: liquid thermal insulation is applied in the thinnest layers and does not affect the weight and area of structures.
Reviews note the good elasticity of the suspension and ease of application.
Liquid insulation Astratek is applied with a brush with synthetic bristles, a spatula or with a spray gun on a dry surface, free from old finishes, rust and dust.
The same applies to the application of an overly thick layer of thermal insulation: the water included in the composition is released slowly for at least a day, and all this time the coating must not be wetted.
The optimal application thickness is considered to be 0.5 mm, the exact value depends on the brand. The exception concerns hot surfaces, they are covered very thinly - within 0.25 mm. Compliance with the minimum interlayer drying time is a prerequisite for the technology, if necessary, it is increased.
The consumption of Astratek coating per 1 m2 depends on the type and flatness of the plane and varies from 1 to 1.3 liters, the exact value is determined by trial. Priming of the base is an important stage of preparation, it is carried out in order to improve the quality of adhesion, reduce roughness and extend the life of the layer formed.
The use of compositions with unsuitable characteristics leads to an unreasonable increase in consumption or peeling of thermal insulation, ideally, primers of the GROSS series from Astratek are used for treatment, or the liquid insulation itself, diluted with water in a proportion There was no money or desire to redo, so we stopped at covering the walls with liquid thermal insulation. Used the products of the domestic manufacturer Astratek. We are satisfied with the result: the heat loss has significantly decreased, the layer holds well.
Features of the
Due to the complexity of installing foam from the outside, I decided to focus on the thermal insulation of the Astratek company. As a result, drafts near the windows disappeared, moisture and condensation left the walls in the corner rooms. Insulation costs were high, but reasonable for me. There was little use from traditional materials - either because of the condensation of rot, then mice or cats would be taken away.Covered with a total layer of 4 mm, wrapped on top with foil insulation. The coating retains heat in winter, there is no smell of dampness in the premises in case of a long absence.
A year ago, we made repairs and covered the walls of cement plaster with thermal insulation of the Astratek Universal brand. The layers were applied with a spatula and covered with wallpaper on top. The problem of cold and dampness disappeared. A review of the reviews and characteristics of Astratek allows us to draw a positive conclusion about the effectiveness and versatility of thermal insulation. This insulation is definitely worth purchasing when working indoors or in conditions of limited space and when protecting construction objects and technological equipment of complex shapes.
Operating principle
This ultra-thin coating can be applied to any surface, it tightly envelops them. The composition works in the same way as most composite thermal insulation materials.
After it dries, the heat insulator turns from a liquid material into a film that is strong and elastic. It is she who protects the structure from heat loss, being a kind of thermal barrier. Liquid thermal insulation can be applied in several layers, but the thickness of each should not exceed 0.5 mm.
An exceptional feature of the Astratek heat insulator is that the 1 mm coating it forms is as effective as layers of conventional roll insulation 50 mm thick.
Application
Ultra-thin thermal insulation "Astratek" has a number of nuances in the technology of application and operation. A similar composition is used to treat clean, dry surfaces, free of dust and debris, old exfoliated materials, paints that are not affected by fungus. Loose areas are removed, deep cracks, cracks are sealed with putty.
The prepared substrates must dry completely. After that, they are sanded with coarse and medium-grained sandpaper. Then the surface is treated with a deep penetration primer mixture.
Work with a liquid composition can be carried out at a temperature of the treated surface from +5 ° C to +60 ° C. This should not be done in windy, rainy weather, fog or frost.
The mixture is thoroughly mixed before application. If necessary, it can be diluted with a little clean water.
Apply thermal insulation with a natural bristle brush, roller, trowel or spray, letting each layer dry completely (within 24 hours) before applying the next one. Before work, the brush is moistened with water. For high-quality application of the composition of the movement, the tool is directed in one direction. The recommended thickness of each layer is 0.5 mm. On concrete, brick or plaster substrates, up to 1 mm of the composition can be applied.
The coating becomes moisture resistant in a day. After complete drying, acrylic facade paints can be applied to the thermal insulation.
The service life of the material is at least 15 years.
Liquid ultra-thin thermal insulation ASTRATEK in Perm
Dealer in Perm LLC "Geometry of comfort"
Thermal insulation polymer coating ASTRATEK® - modern thermal insulation material based on a polymer binder, special lightweight fillers and targeted additives.
Coating ASTRATEK represent a liquid suspension (mastic), which allows them to be applied to objects with any complex surface geometry. The material is applied by brush or spray.
ASTRATEKis a highly porous heat-insulating material that works by implementing a blocking mechanism (creating a high thermal resistance) of 3 types of heat transfer - convection, conduction and radiation. Microporous structure ASTRATEKduring heat transfer, reflects and dissipates more than 76% of the input heat radiation. Due to the low thermal conductivity, there is a "weakening" of the heat flux in the thickness of the material, the low emissivity reduces the level of the output heat flux and provides a decrease in heat loss.
The coating works in accordance with the physical principles of reflection, thermal conductivity, heat transfer and heat absorption. The main factor providing the uniquely low thermal conductivity of the material is the presence of a lightweight filler (microspheres).
The main properties of Astratek ultra-thin thermal insulation:
- working layer thickness - from 1 mm to 3 mm
- thermal insulation can be easily applied with a brush, trowel or spray
- 1 mm of ultra-thin thermal insulation can replace 50 mm of traditional mineral wool.
The main advantages of Astratek ultra-thin thermal insulation:
- our thermal insulation materials eliminate freezing of walls and eliminate "cold bridges"
- prevent the formation of condensation on walls and water pipes
- liquid thermal insulation allows you to insulate surfaces of any complexity
- reduce labor costs and terms of work in comparison with other heat-insulating technologies
- do not increase the weight load on building structures
- allow you to insulate "hot" surfaces with temperatures up to 150 ° С
- thermal insulation coatings are environmentally friendly
- insulates surfaces of any configuration, even in the most inaccessible places
- allows you to speed up and facilitate the implementation of thermal insulation work
- operating mode from - 60 ° С and up to + 200 ° С
Technical characteristics of ASTRATEK
| P / p No. | The name of indicators | The quantity | Test Method |
| 1 | Density of the material at a temperature of 20 ° C, kg / m3 | 595±10% | GOST R ISO 705-2003 |
| 2 | Mass fraction of volatile substances,%, no more | 47 | GOST 17537-72, Section 1 |
| 3 | Material pH, pH | 7,5-11,0 | p. 5.8 TU 5768-002-62584336-2009 |
| 4 | Drying time and film formation up to degree 3 at a temperature of (20 ± 2) ° С, h, not less | 24 | GOST 19007-73 |
| 5 | Coating (film) density at 20 ° C, kg / m3 | 350±20% | GOST 15139-69 |
| 6 | Coating adhesion, points, no more | 1 | GOST 15140-78 |
| 7 | Coating adhesion by pull-off force, MPa, not less - to concrete and brick surfaces - to steel | 0,8 0,8 | GOST 28574-90 |
| 8 | Flexural elasticity of the film, mm, no more | 5 | GOST 6806-73 |
| 9 | Resistance of the coating to static impact at a temperature of (20 ± 2) ° С, h, not less: Water 5% alkali solution 3% sodium chloride solution | 24 24 24 | GOST 9.403-80 * method A, method B |
| 10 | Coating resistance to temperature (200 ± 5) ° С, h, not less | 1,5 | GOST R 51691-2000 clause 9.13 |
| 11 | Coefficient of thermal conductivity of the material, at a temperature of (20 ± 5) ° С, W / (m • ° С) | 0,023 ± 10% | GOST 7076-99 |
| 12 | Coefficient of thermal conductivity of the coating (resulting), at a temperature of (20 ± 5) ° С, W / (m • ° С) * | 0,0012 ± 10% | p.5.10 TU 5768-002-62584336-2009 |
* Note: The resulting coefficient of thermal conductivity is the total indicator of the thermal conductivity of the coating, taking into account the conduction of the boundary layer.
Packing:Plastic buckets: 3 liters - 1550 rubles, 10 liters - 4300 rubles, 20 liters - 8300 rubles. ATTENTION! Buckets of ASTRATEK UNIVERSAL appeared on sale in a container of 1 liter - 550 rubles.
Thermal insulating polymer coating ASTRATEK facade
ASTRATEK facade - weather-resistant high-viscosity material specially designed for thermal insulation of vertical surfaces.
The coating is intended for thermal insulation (thermal insulation) of walls, internal partitions, ceilings, roofs, attics, facades of all types of buildings and structures - from industrial to individual cottages. The use of this material makes it possible to increase the comfort of living quarters, while reducing the cost of heating and air conditioning by 30-40%. ASTRATEK facade it can be covered with acrylic paint on top, it is allowed to apply plaster, putty, wallpaper, ceramic tiles. ASTRATEK facade – a durable coating with high adhesion to any building materials, along with good vapor permeability, it has hydrophobic (water-repellent) properties. It is applied in layers 0.5 - 1 mm thick on plastered, brick and concrete surfaces.
ASTRATEK facade creates additional thermal protection of the walls, which allows you to eliminate freezing of the walls, the formation of condensation and permanently get rid of fungal formations and mold. Benefits ASTRATEK facade: - the possibility of thermal insulation of walls both outside and inside; - preservation of the useful area of the premises; - does not create additional stress on the building structure; - the possibility of insulating facades with complex architectural solutions; - increases the thermal comfort of the room; - reduction of costs and time for construction work.
Packing: Plastic buckets: 3 liters - 1400 rubles, 10 liters - 4500 rubles, 20 liters - 8600 rubles
Thermal insulation polymer coating ASTRATEK metal
ASTRATEK metal - special coating for use on metal surfaces. Improved adhesion and anti-corrosion performance.
ASTRATEK metal protects against corrosion and is intended for thermal insulation of various metal structures, metal products, pipes, pipelines, industrial equipment, as well as reinforced concrete products and structures operated under the influence of aggressive media. Temperature range from -60 to + 200 ° С (short-term peak load up to + 260 ° С).
Benefits ASTRATEK metal: - elimination of condensation formation on cold water supply pipes and air ducts; - the ability to isolate equipment without stopping the technological cycle; - reducing the cost of repairing insulation; - prevention of deformation of metal surfaces
Packing: Plastic buckets: 3 liters - 1450 rubles, 10 liters - 4650 rubles, 20 liters - 8900 rubles
LLC "Geometry of comfort" is engaged in the promotion of ultra-thin liquid thermal insulation ASTRATEK in Perm and the Perm Territory since the beginning of 2011, during this time this material has not received a single negative complaint.
We provide services for the insulation of pipelines, boilers,
building facades, balconies and any other premises.
Warranty for work performed up to 3 years!
ATTENTION! Department at the address: Perm, st. Stakhanovskaya, 54B works: Monday - Friday from 10:00 to 17:00, on Saturday from 11:00 to 15:00!
Choosing liquid thermal insulation compounds, you make your home warm and cozy, create a favorable microclimate in it, provide yourself with comfortable living conditions and at the same time save your own finances when paying bills for gas and electricity.
