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PIR

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about PIR

Project • By Drucker ArquiteturaPrivate Houses

Enlevo

What If the Structure Is the Architecture? Enlevo House, in Paraná, Brazil, was commissioned by a couple of entrepreneurs. They asked for a residence that would provide complete privacy from the neighbors, a spacious, functional, a naked architecture. In addition to the large glazed openings and exposed concrete, the layout of the spaces contributes to a fluid circulation. Through the use of exposed, board-formed concrete structures and cantilevered walls, free, open spaces were created across three levels, establishing a harmonious relationship with the site’s rugged, angular topography. The orientation of the three floors is by no means arbitrary; rather, it derives from the possibilities for making the best use of the res... More

Product • By ElevateRESISTA PIR Insulation

RESISTA PIR Insulation

The power of PIR insulation Elevate RESISTA is a high-performance polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation board laminated on both sides to a gastight multi-layered aluminum-kraft facer (AK) or mineral coated glass fiber facer (MG). It can be installed over wooden, concrete, and metal roof decks, both on new-build and refurbishment projects, regardless of the roof slope (boards are available flat and tapered). RESISTA insulation boards are compatible with a wide variety of waterproofing membranes and adhesives and are suitable for use on mechanically fastened, fully adhered, and ballasted roofing systems.  Elevate RESISTA insulation boards provide outstanding and durable thermal resistance, dimensional stability, and compressive strength, w... More

Product • By ElevateISOGARD™ HD

ISOGARD™ HD

Elevate’s ISOGARD HD cover board is a 12.7 mm thick, high-density, closed-cell polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam core laminated on both sides to a mineral-coated fiberglass facer. When foot traffic on the roof is frequent, mineral wool insulation runs the risk of being crushed, or in the case of plastic foam insulation, the adhesion of the facer to the foam can be affected. ISOGARD HD spreads the load and improves the protection of the insulation boards underneath. It combines impact resistance, ease of installation, and is used as a recovery board over the existing roofing system, it is an excellent choice for refurbishment projects.   Why choose ISOGARD HD? Elevate’s ISOGARD HD has the highest thermal performance of any 12... More