High-Performance Insulating Plaster Containing Cabot’s Aerogel Named Most Innovative Product at BAU 2015
HASIT Fixit 222 Aerogel insulation product recognized for ability to reduce energy consumption of buildings
The product, which features Cabot’s aerogel technology, was recognized
for the important role the material can play in reducing the energy
consumption of buildings. The BAU award was granted by Messe München and
the federal working group on refurbishment under the sponsorship of the
German building minister
The HASIT Fixit 222 Aerogel product combines Cabot’s highly-insulating aerogel with hydraulic lime plaster to produce an insulating plaster for use on facades worth preserving or with historic building status. The aerogel-containing material allows planners, architects and builders the aesthetic and performance advantages of mineral plaster, while setting new standards for both internal and external insulation.
With a focus on energy savings, this innovative aerogel-containing plaster has a low thermal conductivity that provides insulation three to four times more effective than conventional insulating plaster. The use of the HASIT Fixit 222 Aerogel product enables historic structures to be renovated to more energy efficient, contemporary standards, while maintaining the original external appearance that complies with historic preservation requirements. Furthermore, the combination of aerogel and lime creates a lightweight material that meets fire safety and flammability requirements without using environmentally hazardous flame retardants. The insulating plaster can be prepared and applied manually or with conventional application machines for both indoor and outdoor areas.
The Fixit 222 Aerogel high-performance insulating plaster has been
successfully used in the Swiss market since 2013 and HASIT began selling
Fixit 222 into the German markets in 2014. The innovation award at the
BAU 2015 in
“We are seeing a rise in interest in insulative aerogel coatings and
plasters due to the increased focus on environmental, energy efficiency
and safety requirements,” said
WHAT IS CABOT AEROGEL?
Sometimes called “frozen smoke,” aerogel is the lightest and best
insulating solid in the world. Cabot's aerogel is a hydrophobic aerogel
produced as particles. Each particle consists of more than 90 percent
air, contained in a structure that inhibits heat transfer, for unmatched
insulation performance. Cabot produces its aerogel products, including
the Lumira® aerogel and Enova® aerogel brands
in a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility located near
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