Main ADVANTAGES OF POLYSTYRENE CONCRETE

Polystyrene concrete is a new building material, a very light-weight composite consisting of cement, porous filler and a range of specialized additives. The filler is foamed polystyrene granules, in everyday language - foam plastic balls formed using a special technology, special additives NORTEC COMPANY. Cement is responsible for strength: it forms a retaining structural lattice. The filler creates volume and vapor permeability; it is also responsible for heat retention and waterproofing. Additives are designed to make the structure more uniform and involve air in it, as well as increase the strength and plasticity of the mass itself during molding. According to all GOSTs, polystyrene concrete is recognized as meeting all building codes. By the way, the primary technology for its production was developed by the Germans from BASF in the middle of the last century, although NORTEC COMPANY subsequently developed a new recipe and additives that made polystyrene concrete more durable and reliable in design solutions in our time.

‍Polystyrene concrete is the only concrete with high thermal insulation, sound insulation and frost-resistant characteristics, in addition, it is the only concrete with high impact-resistant characteristics, while at the same time having the properties of plastic deformation. Polystyrene concrete can be manufactured at construction sites and work can be carried out as with ordinary heavy concrete. Polystyrene concrete wall blocks allow not only to build a warm house, but also to insulate walls, waterproof the foundation, floor and roof of the house. Also, polystyrene concrete can be poured into special formwork at the construction site and erect light walls with high thermal insulation, sound insulation and waterproofing in a short time.

In this regard, polystyrene concrete is a fairly convenient material for use in construction and repair, as well as from the point of view of ensuring comfortable living. The density of the material is in the range from 150 to 600 kg / m3, it is possible to manufacture a material with a density of even 800 kg / m3. Density is the main factor determining the scope of application of this material. According to the accepted gradation of bulk density, concrete with the addition of polystyrene foam is no different from other types of building blocks.