Perlite lightweight insulating aggregate for sustainable BUILDING APPLICATIONS

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GULF PERLITE CONSTRUCT® for lightweight concrete / floor and roof fills / blocks / pre-cast panels

NATURAL INSULATION FOR YOUR BUILDING

GULF PERLITE PLASTER® for fireproofing and thermal insulation plasters

GULF PERLITE® for masonry loose fill insulation & gypsum-boards

100% natural mineral. Neutral pH. Asbestos-free

Ultra lightweight aggregate

Superior thermal and acoustic insulation

Fire resistance up to 4 hours. Non-combustible

Substantial savings in energy consumption and

construction costs

Excellent workability

PERLITE APPLICATIONS:During the last 70 years Expanded Perlite has been utilized in countless commercial applications in Europe, in the USA and worldwide, such as:

In the Construction Industry, as a lightweight thermal and sound insulation aggregate for roof and floor fills and walls, blocks, panels, plasters, mortars, gypsum boards, etc.

In Agriculture, as a medium for hydroponics, soil preparation for flowers or crops, landscaping and gardening.

In Industrial Applications, for cryogenic insulation, for storage/transportation of liquefied industrial gases, for absorption of industrial/hazardous liquids in contaminated areas, for filtering drinks, in metallurgy, etc.

2 - 5mm 0.5 - 3mm 0 - 1mm

GRANULOMETRIES OF EXPANDED PERLITE

Perlite is a 100% natural volcanic glass mineral formed by the sudden cooling and solidification of volcanic ash, which traps crystalline water into its mass. Perlite’s most important natural property is the ability to expand when rapidly heated in temperatures of 800°C – 950°C.

The abrupt, controlled rise of temperature when we heat perlite, causes the formation of white minuscule glass bubbles. Perlite melts and expands in an extremely porous surface and increasing its volume (between 4 and 20 times), which in turn results in superior thermal insulation and sound proofing properties, as well as an extreme lightness (weights 32-240 kg/m3). As a volcanic glass Perlite is non–flammable. These characteristics, make perlite an ECO-CLEAN product.

What is Perlite?

Expanded Perlite with grain sizes 0,5-3mm, mixed with cement, sand and water along with lubrication additives, is the best value–for-money LIGHTWEIGT INSULATING CONCRETE for high resistance substrates, like filling floors and roofs.

ULTRA LIGHTWEIGHT

Density from 320 Kgs/m3, the lightest of all lightweight concretes.

Common cement 10cm screed of 100sq.m weighs 19-22 tons. Perlite concretein contrast weighs just 3.2-14.4 tons. Perlite reduces by 50% the dead load of buildings, thus saving substantially on concrete and steel when structurally designing a building.

8 MPa for floor fills, i.e. up to 5 times higher than foam concrete (1.62 MPa) and up to 21.5MPa using special additives.

Perlite forms a firm, monolithic surface, free from flaking and cracks, ready to apply in four days the final floor marble/ceramic tiles or waterproofing.

SUPERIOR THERMAL INSULATION

Thermal conductivity value from λ10=0.07 W/mK. Perlite gives 20 times more insulation power than ordinary concrete, reducing thermal losses from/to upper/lower floors and the costs of cooling/heating.Replaces polystyrene insulation on roofs, saving money and construction time.

NON-FLAMABLE / NON-COMBUSTIBLE

Up to 4-hours fire resistance rating.

REDUCES AIRBORNE AND IMPACT SOUND

Perlite provides cavities within the screed system giving better sound insulation properties at any given levels of mass/unit area values.

Sound reduction coeff. Rw = 65dB.

EASY WORKABILITY

Easy to handle because of its low weight. Reduces labor costs.One instant construction phase for up to 15cm thickness.Job-mixed or transit mixed, and then poured or easily pumped into place, reducing cost of placement. Productivity at more than 300 m2/day.Perlite Concrete can be nailed, sawed and worked with carpentry tools.Mixes with 36% to 43% less water than other aggregates.Perlite Screed dries within 4 days and is ready to glue marble / ceramic tiles.

ROBUST & DURABLE NATURAL MINERAL

Neutral pH, chemically inert odorless.Asbestos - free, free of weeds and bacteria.Environmentally friendly natural mineral that lasts for a lifetime.

HIGH COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

GULF PERLITE CONSTRUCT© for FLOOR and ROOF FILLS

Step 1: Clean from dust and spray with water the floor’s or roof’s surface.Step 2: Apply a 5mm (floors) or a 20–25mm (roofs) expansion joint in the perimeter using bulk expanded Perlite.Step 3: Mark level using laser levels and install aluminum straight edges, as when applying the Cement Mortar.Step 4: First mix Cement with water and admixtures until a slurry is formed. Add the Perlite and mix manually or using a mixer for 3-4min. Add as water as necessary to produce a mix with required density. Use a pump to deliver daily a substrate of 300-400m².Step 5: Apply Perlite Screed in a continuous operation until a section is completed, exactly as when applying the cement screed. Construct the screed on site in temperatures between 4oC to 40oC, like the common concrete. If fill’s width is up to 15 cm, apply the Perlite Concrete in one phase. For higher thickness, apply in two phases (after 2–3 hours within the same day).Step 6: Level the Perlite Concrete when screeding it using an aluminum straight edge.Step 7: Separate large surfaces using construction joints in distances up to 3.5 meters on both directions, to avoid expansion cracks.Step 8: The next day scratch on both directions the Perlite Concrete’s surface with an aluminum line scratcher to clean it and level it. Use a small scratcher for the corners. Spray with water.Step 9: After 3-4 days, when it dries, spray Perlite Concrete’s surface with water and an admixture (optionally) and glue directly on it marble or ceramic tiles or apply water insulation, like bitumen.

PERLITE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FOR ROOF FILLS

Perlite lightweight concrete Mix Designs, Technical Properties and Consumptions

Perlite lightweight concrete floor fills and roof fills construction:

Air entraining agent; Neutralized vinsol resin or other entrainment agent. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.

"Roof fills tests: Impartial laboratory test data of Robert W. Hunt Co. Engrs under sponsorship of the Perlite institute. Strength data based on ASTM Type I Portland Cement.Floor fills tests: Al Hotty Laboratories, UAE. Admixtures (BASF, K_screed, etc) are used to increase compressive strength."

First mix well Cement with water, sand, admixtures, bentonite and air entraining agent, until a slurry is formed. Add the Perlite and mix manually or using a mixer for 3-4 minutes. Add as water as necessary to produce a mix with the required density. Measure concrete's density to check if mixing is correct.

Consumption of Perlite may be increased due to overmixing (up to +30%), power pumping (up to +20%) or compacting on site. If concrete's density is higher than the required, adjust mixing and pumping parameters.

Cement to Aggregate

Ratio (by vol.)

Cement (Kgs)

Perlite (m3)

Water (m3)

Air Entraining Agent (l)

Wet Density Range

(Kg/m3)

Dry Density Range

(Kg/m3)

Compressive Strength

Range (MPa)

Thermal Conductivity

(W/mK)

Mix designs Technical propertiesMax. Consumption of

Perlite for 1 m2 of Perlite fill (m3) width (mm)

1/4

1/5

1/6

1/8

375

300

250

190

1

1

1

1

0.30

0.29

0.27

0.27

808 +/- 48

728 +/- 48

648 +/- 48

584 +/- 48

544-640

448-544

384-448

320-384

2.413-3.447

1.585-2.344

0.965-1.378

0.552-0.861

0.10-0.12

0.09-.010

0.08-0.09

0.07-0.08

2

2

2

2

40 50 60 80 100 150

0.048 0.060 0.072 0.096 0.120 0.180

PERLITE LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE FOR FLOOR FILLS

Cement to Aggregate

Ratio (by vol.)

Cement (Kgs)

Perlite (m3)

0-5mm SAND (m3)

Water (m3)

Bentonite (Kgs)

Air Entraining Agent (l)

Wet Density Range (Kg/m3)

Dry Density Range

(Kg/m3)

Compressive Strength Range

(MPa)

Thermal Conductivity

(W/mK)

Mix designs Technical propertiesMax. Consumption of

Perlite for 1 m2 of Perlite screed (m3) width (mm)

1/4.5

1/5

1/6

1/4.5

1/5

1/6

330

300

250

330

300

250

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.75

0.75

0.75

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.25

0.25

0.25

0.30

0.30

0.30

0.30

0.30

0.30

1,800+/-100

1,700+/-100

1,600+/-100

1,300+/-100

1,200+/-100

1,100+/-100

1,750+/-100

1,650+/-100

1,550+/-100

1,250+/-100

1,150+/-100

1,050+/-100

13.00-14.00

11.00-13.00

8.50-10.00

7.50-10.00

7.00-9.00

5.00-8.00

0.60

0.55

0.50

0.35

0.28

0.20

40

0.022

0.033

50

0.028

0.041

60

0.033

0.050

80

0.044

0.066

100

0.055

0.083

150

0.083

0.124

4

4

4

4

4

4

2

2

2

2

2

2

Perlite Concrete application

GULF PERLITE construct LOOSE - FILL insulationPerlite is used to loose-fill double block walls as a thermal and sound insulating, water and fire–proofing and last-for-a-lifetime natural mineral. Perlite flows and fills completely the double wall, covers all the gaps and offers full protection, avoiding ‘thermal bridges’ that appear when polystyrene is used.

Leveling, screeding and final surface of Perlite concrete in a villa project in Abu Dhabi

Heat transmission coefficience λ10 = 0.038kcal/m2hoC, Perlite is 22% more effective than EPS inserts, 12% than EPS beads, 7% than foam and 6% than vermiculite.

Sound reduction coefficience Rw = 57dB.

4-hours fire resistance rating.

Asbestos-free, pH neutral, non-smelling, eco-friendly.

Perlite cost is one third that of polystyrene

GULF PERLITE PLASTER©Perlite plasters consist of a blend of GULF PERLITE PLASTER expanded Perlite aggregate and neat gypsum or Portland cement mixed with water. Apply by gun or trowel to wall or ceiling surfaces or to metal wire or gypsum lath, for structural steel membrane fireproofing of up to 5 hours. (Excellent results based on more than 50 lab tests). Weight 60% less than ordinary sand plaster, saving

1 ton over 60m2 of plaster.

4 times more heat transmission resistant than sand plaster (λ=0.0833Kcal/mh°C), saving on heating and air–conditioning costs.

Up to four–hour of fire resistance.

Reduces sound transmission between partitions.

Absorbs big quantity of water vapor (up to 1Kg/m2 for 1cm width), ideal to apply in indoor swimming pools, gyms, bathrooms, laundries, etc.

GULF PERLITE PLASTER with grain sizes 0-15mm is produced under special specifications to be used by manufacturers of ready mortar and plaster-mortar. To make Portland cement Perlite plaster, mix the required amount of water and air entraining agent in the mixer followed by the cement, and mix until slurry is formed. Add proper amount of Gulf Perlite Plaster to the slurry and mix until required wet density is reached.

Perlite constitutes an excellent component for producing thermal insulating GYPSUM BOARDS, PERLITE BLOCKS, PERLITE PRECAST PANELS, insulating aggregate for under-floor heating/cooling systems, and chimney liners.

UV and water-proof BAGS (100 liter) and JUMBO BAGS (1,000 liter) of GULF PERLITE CONSTRUCT®, GULF PERLITE PLASTER® and GULF PERLITE® for special applications are available.

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Choose Natural…

Modern Bioclimatic Architecture seeks natural and neutral products to improve buildings’ functions and to reduce their environmental footprint. Expanded Perlite as a natural mineral meets the highest of engineering standards and delivers exceptional thermal and sound insulation on floors, roofs and walls. Perlite adds value to construction, it reduces maintenance costs and offers an insulated, quiet and user-friendly living environment.

and enhance cost efficiency and construction quality

By prescribing Perlite in a building's specifications, engineers and consultants can deliver extensive savings in concrete, steel and air-conditioning. Perlite screed offers a robust, natural, environmentally friendly and economical solution.

Our Factory

Gulf Perlite LLC delivers superior quality perlite from its brand new, state-of-the-art perlite expansion factory in Technopark, Jebel Ali. We only process pure European perlite ore under continuous laboratory monitoring for cryogenic, constructional and hydroponics applications.

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RECENT PERLITE PROJECTS

Lightweight Perlite filling, Abu Dhabi Financial Centre, Sowwah square Abu Dhabi. Applicator: Abu Dhabi Ready Mix.

Perlite Concrete sound insulating floor fills, Sofitel Hotel in Dubai. Contractor: ALEC.

Perlite Concrete thermal and sound insulating floor fills, Palazzo Versace in Dubai. Contractor: Macair.

Roof fill with thermal insulating lightweight Perlite concrete in Abu Dhabi Airport, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Contractor: ALEC.

Olympic Village in Athens, Greece.

New Athens Airport ‘Eleftherios Venizelos’, Greece Contractor: Hochtief.

Perlite lightweight concrete floor fills in New Dubai Police Head Quarters.

Contractor: City Engineering & Contracting.

Perlite lightweight Concrete roof and floor fills, Villas complex in Abu Dhabi. Contractor: Aremtraco

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