Thermal Insulation

Next to raw materials, energy represents the largest single cost element of most manufacturing processes. Hertel recognise thermal insulation as a valuable investment and a tremendous asset to energy conservation and process efficiency.

Properly maintained insulation contributes significantly to a plant’s operating bottom line, in turn helping to reduce CO₂ emissions, carbon footprint and operating costs.

Our products include:

• Thermal insulation bricks Ytong
• External thermal insulation systems Kelyfos and  ClimaPlus
• Thermal insulation tiles Kelyfos Rooftile

Thermal insulation is defined as every measure taken against the transferring of energy from and to the interior of a building. In order to achieve thermal insulation in a building one must select special products and adopt the appropriate methods and procedures. Thermal insulation materials are used to decrease the U value, which is a measure of heat loss. The lower the U value, the better the insulation that the material provides.

What are the requirements of the Thermal Insulation Regulation?
The requirements for minimum energy efficiency in buildings are in effect since 1/1/2010 :
1. In order for a new building to acquire a Certificate of Energy Performance, its energy efficiency should be classified as category B or better.
2. The average coefficient of thermal transmittance Um of the exterior of the building (with the exception of the flooring and roof that are considered as part of the exterior) should not exceed the following values:
a) For buildings used as residences (Um ≤1,3W/m2K)

b) For buildings not used as residences (Um ≤1,8W/m2K)

What does Epiphaniou Group offer?

Epiphaniou Group always strives to maintain collaboration with reliable suppliers of innovative and high- standards products, that offer real value to end user. Energy saving in the construction process and subsequently energy efficiency of the building are the main criteria for the selection of thermal insulation products traded by our company. We employ experienced personnel, which are adequately trained to guide our customers into the correct decisions in their search for the right thermal insulation materials for their construction projects.

The use of fossil fuels to produce energy creates greenhouse gases. These gases trap energy in the atmosphere making the Earth grow warmer. As a result, the built up of greenhouse gases create a negative impact on the climate pattern, altering them drastically and threatening human health and ecosystems. A well insulated building can save energy up to 50%.

5.1 Aluminium systems and thermal insulation

Energy loss from window and door openings can reach 25%. This is an important piece of information that needs to be addressed when thermal insulation of a building is under consideration. The thermal insulation aluminium frames have specially designed components and EPDM gaskets that are mounted between the internal and external parts of an aluminium profile, in order to seal the sash of the frame when in rest position. In Cyprus according to the ‘Energy Performance of Buildings Directive’ published by the Energy Service of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism, the thermal transmittance coefficient Uw for every frame must be less than or equal to 3,8 W/m2K.

5.2 The benefits of thermal insulation systems

• Reduced heat loss from the interior of the building during winter months and reduced heat transfer from external high temperatures during hot weather.
• Improved thermal transmittance values by 40-70%