Innovative aggregate developed using Edilteco’s Politerm® Blu technology

energystore TLA has been developed using the innovative Politerm® Blu technology

created by Edilteco®. Politerm® Blu was created in 1981 and is now successfully

established in over 40 countries worldwide via Edilteco’s franchise network.

In 2018 energystore became the exclusive manufacturer of Politerm® Blu products

for the UK and Ireland. Since then we have been able to combine the excellent

thermal properties of energystore superbead with Politerm® Blu to create

energystore TLA.

energystore TLA

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When EIA is applied to expanded polystyrene (EPS)

beads it ensures the EPS beads mix perfectly with

cement and water.

Without the EIA technology, the EPS beads – which are

much lighter than cement – float to the top of the mix

before it hardens. Adding EIA resolves this problem

and a homogeneous mix with a high thermal insulation

level and consistent quality is achieved.

The ideal solutionThe combination of EPS beads and cement creates a

lightweight screed that has exceptional thermal, weight and

acoustic properties. This makes energystore TLA insulated

screeds the ideal solution for many applications.

There is a wide range of construction applications that can benefit from

energystore TLA’s unique properties.

Product applications

Product benefitsQuick installationOne team can install at least 1,000m2 of

energystore TLA per day, allowing for increased

productivity on-site.

Improved project flexibilityNo need to pre-order or store insulation materials

weeks in advance. Installers can be booked with a

few days’ notice.

Flexible product solutionenergystore TLA comes in many factory-mixed

formats to meet customer specifications

on thickness, weight and thermal performance.

Quick dryingWalk on the floor in 24 hours (48 in winter). Complete

drying time of one day per 10mm of thickness.

In-life performanceenergystore TLA creates a single structure with no

gaps in the insulation layer and requires no sealing

of joints.

Low environmental impactThere is no wastage or offcuts to be disposed of.

energystore TLA is 85% polystyrene bead, which

makes it one of the most environmentally friendly

insulation products on the market.

Why is energystore TLA so unique?

The key ingredient in energystore TLA

is EIA, a special additive developed by

Edilteco®.

Insulated floor screedInstalled as a replacement for traditional

EPS/PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulation.

Acoustic & lightenergystore TLA’s low density means it

provides an effective aggregate for

weight reduction in intermediate floors. It also

has acoustic properties to reduce impact noise.

Insulated roofingInstalled as a replacement for traditional flat

or pitched roof insulation that bitumen can

be applied directly onto.

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Product accreditationTesting of the energystore TLA is done in

accordance with BS EN 16025 ‘Thermal and/or

sound insulating products in building construction.

Bound EPS ballastings’.

All energystore products are manufactured in

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited

manufacturing facilities.

energystore TLA is made with expanded virgin graphite EPS beads mixed with

EIA additive to form a thermal lightweight aggregate. Once mixed with cement

and water the finished product can help achieve compliance with building regulations

throughout the UK and Ireland.

Technical data

Cement dosage kg/m3 (absolute technical characteristics) 110 200 250 300 350

Density after 28 days Kg/m3

Thermal conductivity o W/mK

Compressive strength N/mm2

Flexural strength N/mm2

Cohesion kPa

Hot-sealed membrane rupture N/50mm

Cold-sealed membrane rupture N/50mm

Elasticity module N/mm2

Permeability to water vapour µ

Shrinkage (NBN) mm/m

Specific heat kj/kgK

Impact sound reduction ∅L at 500 Hz

Impact sound pressure level

Fire reactivity class

Smoke production class

Observation of drops or inflamed particles

130 approx

0.043

0.528

0.12

-

-

-

-

-

-

1.40

n.d.

n.d

215 approx

0.065

0.69

0.37

82.62

57.00

35.00

235.30

10.11

0.427

1.40

n.d.

n.d.

265 approx

0.067

0.83

0.46

82.62

n.d.

n.d.

n.d.

11.50

n.d.

1.40

14db thick 5cm

61db thick 11cm

315 approx

0.080

1.61

0.95

127.17

62.00

47.00

489.50

12.00

0.35

1.40

21.5db with mat

n.d.

365 approx

0.103

1.69

0.59

n.d.

21.28

13.00

n.d.

21.04

0.270

1.40

n.d.

n.d.

energystore TLA technical data

A2 UNI EN 13501-1

s1 UNI EN 13501-1

dO UNI EN 13501-1

energystore TLA is tested against BS EN 16025 with the following declared performance characteristics

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energystore TLA U-Values

P/A ratio

150mm

175mm

200mm

225mm

250mm

275mm

0.15

0.13

0.12

0.11

0.11

0.10

0.18

0.16

0.15

0.14

0.13

0.12

0.20

0.18

0.16

0.15

0.14

0.13

0.21

0.19

0.17

0.15

0.14

0.13

The above figures are calculated in accordance with BS 6946 andassume 300mm wall thickness, no edge insulation, 50mm finishingscreed and a 100mm concrete subfloor.

0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80

TLAscreed

thickness

THERMAL BRIDGING CALCULATIONS

Ψ (psi) values are becoming increasingly important in

meeting compliance with building regulations.

In modern buildings junction heat loss can account for

up to 30% of total heat loss.

The energystore technical team can produce

project-specific 3D thermal modelling in accordance

with BR 497, producing accurate Ψ values which can

lead to enhanced thermal performance of junction

details and greater flexibility in meeting building

regulation’s energy efficiency requirements.

The energystore TLA technical department are members of the Elmhurst Energy

U-Value Competency Scheme. If you require a project-specific U-Value calculation,

please get in touch at uvalue@energystoreltd.com or use the online U-Value

calculator at www.energystoreltd.com/uvalue

energystore technical department

If you are interested in using ourU-Value service, get in touch atuvalue@energystoreltd.com

CERTIFIED ENERGYSTORE CPD

energystore offer a range of certified CPD and

factory tours to help support architects in meeting

their annual CPD requirements. Our CPD courses

focus on the principles of good-quality insulation

and common on-site pitfalls that can reduce

insulation effectiveness.

Please get in touch with theenergystore technical team toarrange a free CPD at: cpd@energystoreltd.com

Other energystore services

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energystore superbead is the leading full-fill EPS cavity wall insulation in the UK andIreland. It is injected into walls with a water-based bonding agent.

energystore superbead

Products and servicesenergystore’s commitment to learning and

innovation has led to the provision of a wide variety

of products, skills and services including

thermography, 3D thermal modelling and CPD

services, as well as strong research and

development relationships with some of the UK’s

leading universities.

In 2018, energystore established a franchise

relationship with Edilteco® to bring their unique

Politerm® Blu technology to the UK for the first

time to create energystore TLA.

energystore TLA has quickly become the insulation

product of choice for many of the UK’s leading

construction firms.

Read more and watch the energystoreTLA video at energystoreltd.com/TLA.

energystore was founded in Northern

Ireland in 1974 and is the UK’s leading

manufacturer of EPS-based insulation

products with five manufacturing

facilities throughout the UK and Ireland.

energystore’s core product, energystore

superbead, is installed in over 1,000

properties a week.

About energystore

For more information please call us on: 0800 085 6687email: tla@energystore.co.uk or visit: www.energystoreltd.com

making homes warmer

energystore commissioned Sustainable Homes to

produce an independent, full end to end life cycle

assessment of the environmental impacts of superbead.

Sustainable Homes found our product to be the most

environmentally friendly insulation product available on

the market, giving a carbon payback of five months.

Sustainable Homes also found that, “energystore

superbead displayed the lowest Global Warming

Potential per equivalent unit of insulation when

compared to other insulation products on the market.”

superbead: most environmentallyfriendly insulation product in the UK

energystore superbead

Thermal conductivity (λD)Density (Kg/m³)

Fire Classification

REI classification

0.033 W/mK

12kg ± 2kg

Class E

REI 45

Applications

• Masonry cavity wall insulation

• Timber frame cavity wall insulation (NHBC approved)

• Robust Details-approved party walls

12.00

10.00

8.00

6.00

4.00

2.00

0.00

energystore

superbead

Glass Wood

Wood Fibre

EPS (average)

Polyurethane

Rock Wool

Extruded Polys

tyrene

Aerogel

Vacuum Insulation

KgCO

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nit

Insulation type

Installation 5%

Emissions produced

Manufacturing 17%

Raw materialtransportation

2%

Raw materialprocessing

76%

GLOBAL WARMING POTENTIAL BY INSULATION TYPE

Emissions during energystoresuperbead manufacturing

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