New High Performance Insulating Plaster Harnesses the Power of Cabot’s Aerogel
Fixit 222 Insulating Plaster Provides New Opportunities for Historical Building Renovation
This innovative product was developed with the Swiss research and
services institution, EMPA, as part of a publicly funded project for the
renovation of historical buildings to significantly enhance energy
savings. With over one and a half million historic buildings in
Aerogel has been used in the building industry for its superior thermal performance in such applications as cavity-injected wall insulation and interior insulating boards. By incorporating Cabot’s aerogel technology, the Fixit 222 plaster provides better insulation than a polystyrene board, as well as superior European fire class A performance. Fixit 222 is easier and faster to apply than traditional plasters. The convenient spray application can easily be applied directly on to brickwork and complex wall geometries without the need for extensive time-consuming surface preparation. In addition, it eliminates gaps where moisture could form, reducing condensation inside walls that can cause mold. The vapor-permeable system enables fast drying time and controlled vapor levels. The new aerogel-enhanced plaster has a heat conductivity of less than 30 mW/(mK) that provides up to three times the insulating and thermal performance of traditional insulating plasters.
“In the past, historical building officials and homeowners had to
compromise between preserving the look of the façade and significantly
improving the energy efficiency of historical buildings,” said Raj
Chary, vice president and general manager, Cabot Aerogel. “Through our
collaboration with
Fixit 222 is lightweight, easy to use and can be applied with standard
installation equipment on uneven surfaces, around windows, doors,
arches, as well as in indoor or outdoor applications. The product is
currently available in
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 prevents 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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