NEW GENERATION INSULATION SOLUTIONS

RMAX ThermaSilver™ is made from Neopor® an enhanced EPS product from BASF®

The future of the building environment is

changing fast. Efficient insulation is a crucial

part of any new building design as is the

environmental impact of its construction.

Poor insulation contributes to a wasteful

use of energy in Australia. Many homes are

under insulated because builders or owners

are unaware that viable insulation products

suitable for walls, floors, under slab and

ceilings are available in the market.

Modern building practices now require new

construction to conform to the Australian

Building Codes Board energy efficient

measures, putting pressure on architects

and builders to explore new, efficient

materials that will assist achieve this.

Efficient insulation will keep a building cool

in summer by reflecting heat and warm

in winter by retaining heat. This not only

makes the structure more comfortable all

year but will save money on reduced heating

and cooling costs. Over the life of a building

efficient insulation will more than pay for

itself.

RMAX is a leader in the use of expanded

polystyrene (EPS) as an insulation medium

in modern buildings. They have developed

a range of unique products made from EPS

that reduce energy use and greenhouse

emissions through efficient insulation.

One such product is RMAX ThermaSilver™

an advanced insulation panel using Neopor®,

developed by BASF®, world leaders in the

development of EPS insulation.

The changing face of the building environment

Leading edge technology and innovative application

Neopor®

Neopor® stands apart from traditional EPS

because it contains tiny graphite particles that

reflect and absorb radiant heat and give the

material its silver-gray shine. These infrared

absorbers and reflectors improve the thermal

insulation properties so that insulating panels

made of Neopor® can be about 20% thinner than

panels made of traditional EPS.

Small black beads of Neopor® are at the heart of

ThermaSilver™ insulation efficiency providing superior

thermal insulation.

Neopor® can be about 20%

thinner than panels

made of traditional EPS.

Working with thinner panels translates to

lower construction and installation costs as

well as lower transportation and handling

costs. In fact, Neopor® panels add value all

along the value chain from factory floor to

construction site.

Ceiling 25% to 35%

Window11% to 20%

Walls10% to 20%

Floor10% to 20%Air leakage

15% to 25%

Ceiling 25% to 35%

Window25% to 35%

Walls15% to 25%

Floor10% to 20%Air leakage

5% to 15%

HEAT LOSS

HEAT GAIN

Ceiling 25% to 35%

Window11% to 20%

Walls10% to 20%

Floor10% to 20%Air leakage

15% to 25%

Ceiling 25% to 35%

Window25% to 35%

Walls15% to 25%

Floor10% to 20%Air leakage

5% to 15%

HEAT LOSS

HEAT GAIN

Typical heat gains and losses of a dwelling with no insulation in a temperate climate. Diagram Source: http://www.yourhome.gov.au/technical/fs47.html

The tiny black beads of

Neopor® embedded in the

eps reflect heat radiation.

Manufacturing ThermaSilver™

BASF produce the raw Neopor® EPS material.

It comprises small black beads that contain

blowing agents and consequently can be

expanded.

RMAX use the black Neopor® beads and

manufacture the silver-grey foam blocks of

ThermaSilver™. These blocks are then cut into

panels of specific thicknesses that deliver the

required R-value for a building.

ThermaSilver panel

ThermaSilver™ is a versatile insulation

medium, suitable for multiple applications

both internal and external. It creates a healthy

and comfortable living environment, while

reducing energy use and costs for the life of the

structure. Applications Include:

• Exterior Insulation and Finishing systems

(EIFS)

• Ceiling insulation

• Exterior insulation

• Cavity insulation

• Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs)

• Panel construction

• Floor insulation

Skillset, the developers of The Flannery Centre

in Bathurst, specified ThermaSilver™ to be

used as cavity insulation on the project. RMAX

worked with Skillset and the designers to

produce the optimum product specification that

would meet the insulation requirement for this

world class example of a sustainable building.

The Flannery Centre – A sustainability showcase

With the help of the Federal Government,

Skillset, one of Australia’s largest Group

Training organizations, has built a world-class

green skills and sustainability training centre

in Bathurst. Located in the Education Precinct,

it will be a model of community response to

climate change and sustainability related issues.

Named The Flannery Centre, after Tim Flannery

– renowned environmental advocate and

2007 Australian of the Year, the centre was

built under the Green Star program run by the

Green Building Council of Australia. This posed

additional design and construction challenges

due to the high energy efficiency standards and

minimal impact products required under this

process. The result is an innovative building

with low energy demand for heating, cooling

and lighting, and which has been built with a

reduced ‘ecological footprint’.

Crawford Architects Project architect stated

‘The Flannery Centre design promotes

biodiversity and recycling, water conservation,

reduced reliance on energy sourced from

fossil fuels and limited soil-site displacement.

The implementation of sustainable building

techniques and corresponding selection of the

appropriate materials / products assists in the

ongoing endeavor of ensuring the current stock

of natural resources is not depleted to a point of

hopelessness for future generations’

The Flannery Centre is the home of education

in sustainability in the region, teaching and

showcasing leading edge sustainable building

solutions to the problems that building

professionals face - today and into the future.

Q&A: RMAX ThermaSilver™ using BASF Neopor® Technology

Q: Explain the RMAX / BASFPartnershipA: BASF has fostered andsupported the use of Neopor® anenhanced EPS product inAustralia. RMAX have been anearly and active adopter of thistechnology and are the first EPSmanufacturer in Australia to do so.The inventiveness of BASF and theinnovative application oftechnology by RMAX make for astrong partnership.

Q: Can you explain theNeopor® Technology?A: Neopor® stands apart fromtraditional EPS because itcontains tiny graphite particlesthat reflect radiant heat and givethe material its silver-gray shine.These infrared absorbers andreflectors improve the thermalinsulation property so thatinsulating panels made ofNeopor® can be about 20 percent thinner than panels made oftraditional EPS.

Q: Why is efficient insulation soimportant today?A: Poor insulation contributes toa wasteful use of energy inAustralia. Modern buildingpractices now require newconstruction methods to conformto six star energy ratings puttingpressure on architects andbuilders to explore new, efficientmaterials that will assist achievethis.

Efficient insulation will keep abuilding cool in summer byreflecting heat and warm inwinter by retaining heat. This notonly makes the structure morecomfortable all year but will savemoney on reduced heating andcooling costs

Q: How is RMAXThermaSilver™ made?A: BASF produce the rawNeopor® EPS material. Itcomprises small black beads thatcontain blowing agents andconsequently can be expanded.

RMAX then take the blackNeopor® beads andmanufacture the silver-grey foamblocks of ThermaSilver™. Theseblocks are then cut into panels ofspecific thicknesses that deliverthe required R-value for abuilding.

Q: Where can ThermaSilver™be used?A: ThermaSilver™ is suitable fora multitude of internal andexternal applications includingexterior insulation and finishingsystems (EIFS), ceiling insulation,exterior insulation, cavityinsulation, which is theapplication used in the FlanneryCentre, Insulating concrete forms

(ICF’s), panel construction andfloor insulation such as RMAXThermaFlex™.

Q: What is Eco-Efficiency?A: Eco- efficiency means givingequal weight to both costs andenvironmental impact. Materialand energy consumption, costsand savings potential define aproduct’s eco-efficiency.

Products are plotted on a fourquadrant system with costs onthe horizontal axis andenvironmental effects on thevertical axis. If total costs are low,the product is situated in theright hand section. This measureincludes all costs ranging frommanufacture to end use.

The ideal position is to be inthe top right hand quadrant asNeopor® is. Whilst EPS does notrate as well as Neopor®, it is stillpositioned on the positive side ofthe diagram, unlike mineralfibres.

Q: How energy efficient isThermaSilver™?A: Extremely energy efficient.The energy saved over thelifetime of a ThermaSilver™panel in reduced energy demandmore than compensates for theraw material used in itsproduction.

Q: What are the main benefitsof RMAX ThermaSilver™?A: Better insulation for a givenpanel thickness. ThermaSilver™can provide up to 20 per centmore insulation performance withthe same board thickness whencompared with conventional EPSof the same thickness.

Conversely, a thinnerThermaWallSilver™ board can beused to achieve the same R valueof conventional EPS savingspace, which is important inmedium / high densityconstruction.

The thinner ThermaSilver™ panel

does not reduce insulation

efficiency.

Q: What are the environmentalbenefits of ThermaSilver™?A: There are many environmentalbenefits when specifying

ThermaSilver™. The key benefitsare:• Provides a more effectiveinsulation reducing heating andcooling costs for the life of thebuilding• A thinner board uses fewer rawmaterials and withThermaSilver™ comprising 97 per cent to 99 percent air and only 1 per cent- 3per cent material, this benefit ismagnified• ThermaSilver™ is 100 per cent recyclable• Once installed,ThermaSilver™does not deteriorate and will lastthe life of the structure

Moreover, environmentallyfriendly ThermaSilver ™ does notcontain CFCs, HCFCs, HFC orother ozone depletinghalogenated cell gases. Neopor®contains air as cell gas – thissupports the preservation of thethermal insulation property of theinsulation material made fromNeopor®.

Q: What are the practicaladvantages of RMAXThermaSilver™• Greatly improved insulationeffect• Dimensionally stable, weather-

resistant and ageing-resistant• Non-glare work in directsunlight due to reduction of lightreflection• Easy handling duringprocessing due to weightadvantage• Easy to cut and install• Proven processing methodsimilar to conventional EPS

• Versatile applicationpossibilities• Proven performance inbuildings in Europe

Q: What are the technicalspecifications?A: ThermaSilver™ can besupplied in a variety of densitiesand sizes to suit particularinsulation requirements. Densityvaries from 13.5 grams per litre to 28 grams per litre. Sheetsize maximum is 5.0 metres X 1.2metres with thickness up to 0.6metres.

Q: Does ThermaSilver™ havebetter thermal conductivity?A: ThermaSilver™ improvesinsulation when compared toother materials.ThermaWallSilver™ with a builddensity of 15kg/m3, achieves alower thermal conductivity of0.032W/(m.K), measured at 10degrees Celsius, which translatesinto a higher R value. In normalEPS with the same bulk density,the thermal conductivity is0.038W / (m.K).

Q: Is ThermaSilver™ subject toAustralian Standards?A: Yes. RMAX manufactureThermaSilver™ to ensure itsphysical characteristics meet thestandards specified in AS 1366Part 3 - 1992. As such, theproperties of ThermaSilver™required for a particularapplication are guaranteed.Where the densities exceed theAS1366 Part 3 - 1992 gradelevels RMAX has measured theproperties and providesspecification sheets for thesehigh density grades.

Q: Where has RMAXThermaSilver™ and Neopor®been used?A: The Flannery Centre Bathurst,NSWOnce completed, the FlanneryCentre will be a world classexample of sustainable buildingpractices. It will be the home ofeducation in sustainability in theregion, educating andshowcasing leading edgesustainable building solutions

The complete ThermaSilver ™story can be found onwww.rmax.com.au/ buildingproducts eps/thermasilver.

If your next project requires aunique insulation solution,contact RMAX on 1300 888 972and talk to one of our specialistsor visit our web site.

Who is BASF?BASF is the world’s leadingchemical company. Its portfolioranges from chemicals, plastics,performance products andagricultural products to oil andgas. As a reliable partner BASFcreates chemistry to help itscustomers in virtually allindustries to be more successful.With its high-value products andintelligent solutions, BASF playsan important role in findinganswers to global challengessuch as climate protection,energy efficiency, nutrition andmobility. Further information onBASF is available atwww.basf.com

Who is RMAX?RMAX is Australia’s largestproducer of expandedpolystyrene (EPS). They havebeen operating in Australia forover forty years. Driven byinnovation, RMAX haspioneered the use of rigidcellular plastics producttechnologies and is recognisedas an innovative force in the useof EPS for the building industry.

RMAX is a division of theHuntsman Chemical CompanyAustralia which provides accessto the latest internationaltechnology and innovation.

Further information on RMAXis available onwww.rmax.com.au

Th Fl C t B th t i th fi t b ildi i A t li t t k

ThermaSilver® comes in a varietynd densities, sheet sizes andhicknesses.

The Flannery Centre, Bathurst is the first building in Australia to takeadvantage of RMAX ThermaSilver™

Small black beads of Neopor® are at the heart of ThermaSilver™insulation efficiency providing superior thermal insulation.

ThermaSilver™ used as cavity insulation in the Flannery Centre,Bathurst, NSW.

ThermaSilver® comes in a varietyand densities, sheet sizes andthicknesses.

ZERO HEATING HOUSEPassive House New York StateNeopor® is featured in the firstcertified Passive House in NewYork State. Designed by DennisWedlick Architect, LLC (DWA). This three-bedroom homeachieved a 90 per cent decrease in energy consumption and is thefirst in New York State to achievethe demanding standardestablished by the Passive HouseInstitute®, Germany.

Neopor® is used in wall, roofand ceiling insulation in the zeroheating cost house in Ludwigshafen,Germany so that the buildingincurs minimum heating costs.

Zero-heating cost house,Ludwigshafen, Germany

Q&A: RMAX ThermaSilver™ using BASF Neopor® Technology

Q: Explain the RMAX / BASFPartnershipA: BASF has fostered andsupported the use of Neopor® anenhanced EPS product inAustralia. RMAX have been anearly and active adopter of thistechnology and are the first EPSmanufacturer in Australia to do so.The inventiveness of BASF and theinnovative application oftechnology by RMAX make for astrong partnership.

Q: Can you explain theNeopor® Technology?A: Neopor® stands apart fromtraditional EPS because itcontains tiny graphite particlesthat reflect radiant heat and givethe material its silver-gray shine.These infrared absorbers andreflectors improve the thermalinsulation property so thatinsulating panels made ofNeopor® can be about 20 percent thinner than panels made oftraditional EPS.

Q: Why is efficient insulation soimportant today?A: Poor insulation contributes toa wasteful use of energy inAustralia. Modern buildingpractices now require newconstruction methods to conformto six star energy ratings puttingpressure on architects andbuilders to explore new, efficientmaterials that will assist achievethis.

Efficient insulation will keep abuilding cool in summer byreflecting heat and warm inwinter by retaining heat. This notonly makes the structure morecomfortable all year but will savemoney on reduced heating andcooling costs

Q: How is RMAXThermaSilver™ made?A: BASF produce the rawNeopor® EPS material. Itcomprises small black beads thatcontain blowing agents andconsequently can be expanded.

RMAX then take the blackNeopor® beads andmanufacture the silver-grey foamblocks of ThermaSilver™. Theseblocks are then cut into panels ofspecific thicknesses that deliverthe required R-value for abuilding.

Q: Where can ThermaSilver™be used?A: ThermaSilver™ is suitable fora multitude of internal andexternal applications includingexterior insulation and finishingsystems (EIFS), ceiling insulation,exterior insulation, cavityinsulation, which is theapplication used in the FlanneryCentre, Insulating concrete forms

(ICF’s), panel construction andfloor insulation such as RMAXThermaFlex™.

Q: What is Eco-Efficiency?A: Eco- efficiency means givingequal weight to both costs andenvironmental impact. Materialand energy consumption, costsand savings potential define aproduct’s eco-efficiency.

Products are plotted on a fourquadrant system with costs onthe horizontal axis andenvironmental effects on thevertical axis. If total costs are low,the product is situated in theright hand section. This measureincludes all costs ranging frommanufacture to end use.

The ideal position is to be inthe top right hand quadrant asNeopor® is. Whilst EPS does notrate as well as Neopor®, it is stillpositioned on the positive side ofthe diagram, unlike mineralfibres.

Q: How energy efficient isThermaSilver™?A: Extremely energy efficient.The energy saved over thelifetime of a ThermaSilver™panel in reduced energy demandmore than compensates for theraw material used in itsproduction.

Q: What are the main benefitsof RMAX ThermaSilver™?A: Better insulation for a givenpanel thickness. ThermaSilver™can provide up to 20 per centmore insulation performance withthe same board thickness whencompared with conventional EPSof the same thickness.

Conversely, a thinnerThermaWallSilver™ board can beused to achieve the same R valueof conventional EPS savingspace, which is important inmedium / high densityconstruction.

The thinner ThermaSilver™ panel

does not reduce insulation

efficiency.

Q: What are the environmentalbenefits of ThermaSilver™?A: There are many environmentalbenefits when specifying

ThermaSilver™. The key benefitsare:• Provides a more effectiveinsulation reducing heating andcooling costs for the life of thebuilding• A thinner board uses fewer rawmaterials and withThermaSilver™ comprising 97 per cent to 99 percent air and only 1 per cent- 3per cent material, this benefit ismagnified• ThermaSilver™ is 100 per cent recyclable• Once installed,ThermaSilver™does not deteriorate and will lastthe life of the structure

Moreover, environmentallyfriendly ThermaSilver ™ does notcontain CFCs, HCFCs, HFC orother ozone depletinghalogenated cell gases. Neopor®contains air as cell gas – thissupports the preservation of thethermal insulation property of theinsulation material made fromNeopor®.

Q: What are the practicaladvantages of RMAXThermaSilver™• Greatly improved insulationeffect• Dimensionally stable, weather-

resistant and ageing-resistant• Non-glare work in directsunlight due to reduction of lightreflection• Easy handling duringprocessing due to weightadvantage• Easy to cut and install• Proven processing methodsimilar to conventional EPS

• Versatile applicationpossibilities• Proven performance inbuildings in Europe

Q: What are the technicalspecifications?A: ThermaSilver™ can besupplied in a variety of densitiesand sizes to suit particularinsulation requirements. Densityvaries from 13.5 grams per litre to 28 grams per litre. Sheetsize maximum is 5.0 metres X 1.2metres with thickness up to 0.6metres.

Q: Does ThermaSilver™ havebetter thermal conductivity?A: ThermaSilver™ improvesinsulation when compared toother materials.ThermaWallSilver™ with a builddensity of 15kg/m3, achieves alower thermal conductivity of0.032W/(m.K), measured at 10degrees Celsius, which translatesinto a higher R value. In normalEPS with the same bulk density,the thermal conductivity is0.038W / (m.K).

Q: Is ThermaSilver™ subject toAustralian Standards?A: Yes. RMAX manufactureThermaSilver™ to ensure itsphysical characteristics meet thestandards specified in AS 1366Part 3 - 1992. As such, theproperties of ThermaSilver™required for a particularapplication are guaranteed.Where the densities exceed theAS1366 Part 3 - 1992 gradelevels RMAX has measured theproperties and providesspecification sheets for thesehigh density grades.

Q: Where has RMAXThermaSilver™ and Neopor®been used?A: The Flannery Centre Bathurst,NSWOnce completed, the FlanneryCentre will be a world classexample of sustainable buildingpractices. It will be the home ofeducation in sustainability in theregion, educating andshowcasing leading edgesustainable building solutions

The complete ThermaSilver ™story can be found onwww.rmax.com.au/ buildingproducts eps/thermasilver.

If your next project requires aunique insulation solution,contact RMAX on 1300 888 972and talk to one of our specialistsor visit our web site.

Who is BASF?BASF is the world’s leadingchemical company. Its portfolioranges from chemicals, plastics,performance products andagricultural products to oil andgas. As a reliable partner BASFcreates chemistry to help itscustomers in virtually allindustries to be more successful.With its high-value products andintelligent solutions, BASF playsan important role in findinganswers to global challengessuch as climate protection,energy efficiency, nutrition andmobility. Further information onBASF is available atwww.basf.com

Who is RMAX?RMAX is Australia’s largestproducer of expandedpolystyrene (EPS). They havebeen operating in Australia forover forty years. Driven byinnovation, RMAX haspioneered the use of rigidcellular plastics producttechnologies and is recognisedas an innovative force in the useof EPS for the building industry.

RMAX is a division of theHuntsman Chemical CompanyAustralia which provides accessto the latest internationaltechnology and innovation.

Further information on RMAXis available onwww.rmax.com.au

Th Fl C t B th t i th fi t b ildi i A t li t t k

ThermaSilver® comes in a varietynd densities, sheet sizes andhicknesses.

The Flannery Centre, Bathurst is the first building in Australia to takeadvantage of RMAX ThermaSilver™

Small black beads of Neopor® are at the heart of ThermaSilver™insulation efficiency providing superior thermal insulation.

ThermaSilver™ used as cavity insulation in the Flannery Centre,Bathurst, NSW.

ThermaSilver® comes in a varietyand densities, sheet sizes andthicknesses.

ZERO HEATING HOUSEPassive House New York StateNeopor® is featured in the firstcertified Passive House in NewYork State. Designed by DennisWedlick Architect, LLC (DWA). This three-bedroom homeachieved a 90 per cent decrease in energy consumption and is thefirst in New York State to achievethe demanding standardestablished by the Passive HouseInstitute®, Germany.

Neopor® is used in wall, roofand ceiling insulation in the zeroheating cost house in Ludwigshafen,Germany so that the buildingincurs minimum heating costs.

Zero-heating cost house,Ludwigshafen, Germany

Reproduced from BPN magazine, October 2012 issue with permission from Reed Business Information.

Specialist skills were required to ensure

The Flannery Centre met the stringent

Green Star program guidelines. The

following companies contributed to the

success of the project:

Client

Skillset

The Flannery Centre

341 Havannah St, Bathurst NSW 2795

Ph. 1300 853 525

Web: www.skillset.com.au/flannerycentre

Email: abland@skillset.com.au

Project Manager / Green Star Consultant

Exergy

58-69 Lathlain Street, Belconnen ACT 2617

Ph. 02 6257 7066

Web: www.xgl.com.au

Architect

Crawford Architects

Suite 100, Jones Bay Wharf Pirrama Road,

Pyrmont NSW 2009

Ph. 02 9660 3644

Web: www.crawford.com.au

Email: TBA

Builders

Wayne Taylor – Licensed Builder and Skillset

project co-ordinator

Scott Hansell Licensed Builder and Skillset

site manager

Contractor

PE & VJ Tilston

10 Little Brunswick Street, Orange

NSW 2800

Ph. 02 6361 3033

306 Stuart Street, Bathurst NSW 2975

Ph. 6331 7011

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Wallis & Spratt Pty Ltd.

Suite 504, Level 5

10-12 Clarke Street, Crows Nest, NSW 2065

T: 02 9437 9226.

F: 02 9439 2785.

M: 0418 290 493.

W: www.wallisandspratt.com.au

Neopor®. The heart of high performance insulation.

Neopor® is a technology developed by BASF® that greatly improves theinsulation effectiveness of expanded polystyrene (EPS). At the heart ofthe Neopor® beads are small granules of graphite that act as infra redabsorbers or re�ectors that considerably reduce thermal conductivity.

These silver grey beads are formed into silver-grey blocks by EPS molders from which insulation panels and other applications are cut.

Up to 20% more efficient. Up to 50% less raw material.

Compared to conventional EPS Neopor®

has up to 20% better insulating performance saving on heating andcooling costs for the life of the structure.Neopor® offers greater insulating performance and up to 50% lower useof materials than conventional EPS,helping environmental conservationand saving money.

One material. Many applications.

Neopor®, an enhanced EPS product isa versatile insulation suitable for use inmany building applications:

• Exterior insulation and �nishing systems (EIFS)

• Ceiling insulation• Exterior insulation• Cavity insulation• Insulating concrete forms (ICFs)• Panel construction• Floor insulation

For more information and technicalassistance in the use of Neopor® in your next building project, callBASF® +64 9 255 4343, email Neopor-nz@basf.com or visit ourweb site www.plasticsportalasia.net

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The Challenge

he Flannery Centre located in Bathurst

NSW is an education facility that

teaches and researches leading edge

sustainable building practices. Skillset,

from Bathurst who are the developers,

specified a building with low energy

demand for heating, cooling and lighting

and which had to be built with a reduced

ecological footprint. With a great variation

in ambient temperatures insulation would

play a large role in achieving the goal.

Skillset chose to build under the Green Star

program run by the Green Building Council

of Australia, adding an additional level of

challenge because of the high energy

efficiency standards and low impact

products required under the process.

The Result

Once completed, the Flannery Centre will

be a world class example of sustainable

building practices. It will be the home of

education in sustainability in the region,

educating and showcasing leading edge

sustainable building solutions to the

problems that building professionals

face - today and into the future. Technical

information for ThermaSilver™ can be

found in the Question and Answer

section of this supplement.

ThermaSilverTM High Performance Multi-purpose Insulation.Smart insulation for an education centre focused on sustainability.

RMAX SIX STAR Insulation Solutions

RMAX innovation working for you.ThermaSilver™is a good example of RMAX Innovation at work in the development of insulation products for the building and construction industry. RMAX Recyclable Expanded Polystyrene technology is leading the way in assisting architects and building professionals to meet the challenges that six star energy ratings require. Innovative new products are being developed to provideunique solutions for todays and tomorrow’s building environment.

If your next project requires a unique insulation solution, contact RMAX on 1300 888 972and talk to one of our specialists or visit our web site – www.rmax.com.au

TThe Solution

With up to 20% more insulation performance

with the same board thickness,ThermaSilver™

was the ideal external insulation panel

choice. Exclusively manufactured by RMAX,

ThermaSilver™ incorporates BASF Neopor®

technology. The panel contains minute

particles of graphite that act as infrared

reflectors that considerably reduce thermal

conductivity.

RMAX worked with Skillset and the designers

to produce the optimum product specification

that would meet the insulation requirement.

Tiny particles of graphite are embedded inEPS panels to reflect heat radiation.

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