Thermal insulation is the key to creating a comfortable environment inside of a building. At the same time, it is also the key to saving energy. Sika provides a wide range of high performance thermal insulation specially designed and manufactured for optimal performance as part of the Sika roofing systems.

High Performance Thermal Insulation

Target Market Roofing

Thermal insulation is a main construction element for creating a comfortable environment inside the building by protecting it from heat and cold, while also saving energy. Sika provides a wide range of thermal insulation solutions specially designed and manufactured for optimal performance as an integral part of Sika roofing systems. The main parameters influencing the selection of thermal insulation are weight and thickness. The global warming potential has been calculated for different insulation materials as a function of these parameters.

Thermal Insulation: Minimising carbon footprint

Global Warming Potential GWP

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) materials have the lowest Global Warming Potential (GWP) for a given thermal performance, whilst mineral wool based systems have the highest GWP, but they have the advantage of being non-combustible. Polyisocyanurate (PIR) materials have the best thermal performance for a given thickness of insulation.

SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

You can minimise the carbon and energy footprint of your roof by choosing the right Sika insulation solution:

Roofing Insulation
More Value
  • Polyisocyanurate (PIR) materials have the best thermal performance for a given thickness of insulation
  • Extruded polystyrene (XPS) has very high compressive strength and very low water absorption
  • Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a very cost-efficient insulation material
Less Impact
  • PIR has a lower GWP than most of the other insulation materials analysed (Climate Protection Solutions)
  • Expanded polystyrene (EPS) materials have the lowest global warming potential (GWP) for a given thermal performance
  • PIR has very low weight compared with other insulation materials with similar insulation properties