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Content About va-Q-tec The Technology 6 Application Areas 8 Construction Application Facade - new construction 10 Facade - renovations 11 Balconies & Terraces 12 Wintergarden 13 Floor applications 14 Prefabricated buildings & building parts 15 We sustainably produce our brochure: Natural paper from sustainably managed forests EU Ecolabel:DE/028/027 By producing our brochure in accordance with the provisions of EU Ecolabel, we emphasize our claim for sustainability. The EU Ecolabel is awarded to products and services that have a lower environmental impact than The EU Ecolabel places high demands...

Saving energy for a better tomorrow How do you ensure that something stays cold or warm – with very limited space? va-Q-tec is a high-tech company that has been pioneering the development of innovative solutions in the insulation industry since 2001 on the basis of energy efficient, space saving and environmentally friendly vacuum insulation panels (VIPs). In addition to VIPs, va-Q-tec develops and sells other products such as high-performance thermal packaging and airfreight containers as well as heat and cold storage elements (PCMs). The efficient technology of va-Q-tec´s products save expensive...

Technology As a pioneer in the vacuum insulation sector, va-Q-tec develops innovative insulation solutions for new constructions and renovations. Based on vacuum insulation panels (VIPs), the products provide a high level of insulation, greatly reduced insulation thickness and modular construction for different sizes and shapes. They are particularly advantageous in locations that offer small space but still require good thermal insulation. Reduction in heating costs and CO2 emissions Thin insulation layer increases usable space All va-Q-tec products are the result of intensive development. They...

Application Areas Exterior wall insulation Insulation in facade elements Your expert for building insulation solutions Although there is a strong demand for energy-saving measures throughout the world, a substantial part of energy use and CO2 emissions in Europe is directly related to the building sector and particularly to building heating. Insulation measures are frequently excluded because limited space is available. In the building sector, VIPs provide up to 10 times better insulation performance than conventional insulation materials of the same thickness. In this way, architects and planners...

Facade – new construction The European directive for energy performance in buildings sets standards for thermal insulation of building envelopes that have a significant impact on useable insulation materials. The flexibility in exterior insulation provided by VIPs offers a space-saving insulation alternative to conventional insulation and permits more comfortable indoor climate control. It is important to consider that insulation measures must always be part of overall harmonious energy design. Other applications for VIPs include the insulation of roller shutter boxes, window reveals or raffstore-niches....

Balconies & Terraces The outdoor area is becoming more and more important for building residents, as they represent additional living space. Terraces, in particular, are being used with increased frequency, becoming the center of activity in warmer months. Living areas are often found beneath terraces, and this can represent a significant architectural challenge in the planning of insulation measures. For example, this area must be professionally insulated, but the necessary construction height for the insulation is not available. In addition, the transition from the exterior area to the living...

Floor applications Prefabricated buildings & building parts In the area of floor application, VIPs offer enormous advantages over conventional insulation materials. These result in versatile use options ranging from private residences to commercial applications such as cold storage rooms. Especially in prefabricated buildings such as manufactured housing, modular buildings and container constructions, VIPs can be produced in the desired dimension and easily integrated into the manufacturer’s production process. Due to their low thickness compared to conventional insulation materials, VIPs are...

Application Examples

Living in the city, working around the corner and insulating with vacuum insulations panels: a futuristic triad. In recent years population numbers in many major cities have exploded. This is taking place in an extremely limited area where each square meter of residential or commercial space counts – for each person and for the society as a whole. “By using VIPs, we gained approximately 123 m2 of residential space – a lucrative return for the investor.” At a height of 278 meters, the new high-rise project 22 Bishopsgate is the tallest structure in London’s financial district. This is exceeded...

Eigenschaften Thermal conductivity λ(10 °C)* Thermal conductivity - design value incl. aging and edge effects U-Value (VIP) - initial value @ 10 °C* U-Value - design value incl. aging and edge effects @ 10 °C 0.80 W/(m²∙K) (thickness = 10 mm) 0.14 W/(m²∙K) (thickness = 50 mm) 180 – 210 kg/m³ (thickness ≥ 20 mm) after DIN EN 1602 180 – 250 kg/m³ (thickness < 20 mm) after DIN EN 1602 Area density Temperature resistance Moisture resistance Specific heat capacity 0.8 – 1.0 kJ/(kg∙K) (at room temperature) Compressive strength at 10 % compression ≥ 150 kPa after DIN EN 826 ≥ 100 kPa after DIN EN 826...

va-Q-vip Floor Properties Thermal conductivity (VIP) - initial value @ 10 °C* ≤ 0.0043 W/(m∙K) (thickness ≥ 20 mm, at delivery) according to DIN EN 12667 Thermal conductivity (VIP) - design value incl. aging and edge effects Thermal conductivity (VIP) ventilated - design value incl. aging and edge effects U-Value (VIP) - initial value @ 10 °C* U-Value (VIP) - design value incl. aging and edge effects 0.18 W/(m²∙K) (thickness = 40 mm) 0.35 W/(m²∙K) (thickness = 20 mm) Area density Moisture resistance Specific heat capacity 0.8 – 1.0 kJ/(kg∙K) (at room temperature) Compressive strength at 10 %...