Insulated Panels

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The use of expanded polystyrene as an Innovative Building Technology (IBT) has created significant developments in the construction industry.

With well-established applications in warehousing, logistics, and freezer rooms to provide insulation (thereby reducing temperature control energy costs), this system has been adapted to the construction of prefabricated structures such as classrooms and Temporary Residential Accommodation (TRAs).

Density

Polystyrene density determines compressive thresholds (affecting the force it can withstand) and R-values (an indicator of its insulative properties). Higher density results in higher R-values.

Thickness

Polystyrene blocks can be cut to various thicknesses, generally ranging from 10mm to 200mm depending on the use case. Thicker polystyrene provides greater insulation than thin sheets of polystyrene.

Profile

Polystyrene can be cut into various profiles for each application, including rib-and-block. Cumulus has an advanced automated cutting line, as well as CNC-cutting machines to cater for any need.

PANEL COMPOSITION

Insulated panels are manufactured from an expanded polystyrene core, with a prepainted galvanised steel skin on either side.

The steel is formed in a production process to create an interlocking joint on either side of the panel, allowing them to be easily assembled on site.

Panels can also be formed with an IBR profile, making the product very suitable for roofing in low-cost structures.

Panels can be made in various thicknesses depending on the insulation requirements for the structure.

ROOF PANEL

Due to the strength of the combined panel, roof structures are able to span distances without internal supports (such as columns or beams).

The smooth surface of the underside of the roof panel gives a polished look to any building or structure.

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PREFABRICATED STRUCTURES

The insulation properties, cost-effectiveness, and ease of installation of these panels makes them uniquely suited for low cost structures.

From Temporary Residential Accommodation (TRAs), which have been used to temporarily house residents before they are allocated an RDP home, to classrooms and mobile units, insulated panels provide key advantages over traditional brick-and-mortar:

Cost-effective and easy to install
Local employment opportunities for installation projects
Prefabricated, assembled on site
Customisable configurations to incorporate doors, windows, partition walls etc.