Thermano properties
What is a better thermal insulator, polyurethane or mineral wool?
The main advantages of PIR core panels include (flat roofing insulation system): (a) better thermal insulation performance: λ = 0.023 (Thermano) vs. λ = 0.034–0,040 (high quality mineral wool) (b) lower density: 32 kg/m3 (Thermano) vs. 100–150 kg/m3 (mineral wool) (c) high compressive strength: 200 kPa (Thermano) vs. 40–50 kPa (mineral wool) (d) water absorbability resistance: absorption level: <2% (Thermano) vs. 100%< (mineral wool) (e) high biodegradation resistance: resistant (Thermano) vs. prone (mineral wool)
Are the Thermano panels fire resistant?
The Thermano panels feature PIR (polyisocyanurate) core which when exposed to fire forms a scorch layer that isolates the material interior from fire.