ᐅ New Construction with Sand-Lime Brick and External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) – Any Criticism?
Created on: 5 Aug 2016 09:52
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mikiliki1232
Hello Forum,
We are planning a new building using calcium silicate blocks plus an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the critical videos about ETICS on YouTube. Yesterday, I watched this one:
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High-level experts and former employees of ETICS companies confirm the issues within the industry here.
This perspective can unsettle a layperson. However, in my opinion, the research and analysis were thorough.
I understand that ETICS has been around for many years. In all these videos, it’s only criticized.
But no one explains how to build properly in this context.
In your opinion, is there some truth to this? Or is ETICS just highly rated because of lobbying?
Regards,
Confused layperson
We are planning a new building using calcium silicate blocks plus an external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the critical videos about ETICS on YouTube. Yesterday, I watched this one:
[MEDIA=YouTube]upuql7b0UjY[/MEDIA]
High-level experts and former employees of ETICS companies confirm the issues within the industry here.
This perspective can unsettle a layperson. However, in my opinion, the research and analysis were thorough.
I understand that ETICS has been around for many years. In all these videos, it’s only criticized.
But no one explains how to build properly in this context.
In your opinion, is there some truth to this? Or is ETICS just highly rated because of lobbying?
Regards,
Confused layperson
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Sebastian796 Aug 2016 11:24Is this then called live load?
toxicmolotow schrieb:
And even if disposal costs 500 euros per ton... a single-family house weighs at most 2 tons.A standard "town villa" weighs about only 1 ton with average insulation thickness...
The reinforcement and plaster, etc., are more of an issue, but you have those in any case, whether EPS, mineral wool, or even without external thermal insulation composite system (ETICS).
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Knallkörper6 Aug 2016 18:09I would like to point out a few advantages of cavity wall construction in my opinion:
-easy to maintain; most light-colored rendered facades look unattractive after just a few years
-better sound insulation
-slightly improved thermal storage
-not damaged by animals
-resistant to accidental impact and vandalism
-easy to maintain; most light-colored rendered facades look unattractive after just a few years
-better sound insulation
-slightly improved thermal storage
-not damaged by animals
-resistant to accidental impact and vandalism
Mycraft schrieb:
It doesn't change the fact that EPS is suitable as an insulation material and that it also meets this requirement in Germany.Hello,
well, yes, exactly, even pizza has calories and makes you full. (...so it is also suitable as food)
Honestly, who would stick such hazardous waste on the outside of their house? In my opinion, ETICS (external thermal insulation composite systems) is the worst option you can choose, and there is no need to "sugarcoat" it.
Best regards, Barossi