Advantages, applications and benefits of THERMOCHIP® wood sandwich panels

Thesandwich panelsTHERMOCHIP®They were born as a need to find alternatives to traditional covers. Below, we answer the main doubts about what their main advantages, applications and features. 

What does the THERMOCHIP® sandwich panel consist of?

A sandwich panel is a construction solution for under the roof, which is made up oftwo boards(wood, cement, plaster…) attached to a rigid extruded polystyrene foam core. Its installation is very simple, and it also offerssecurity and savingsin costs at the time of assembly.

When did it start to be used in Spain and what implementation does it have compared to other countries?

The first sandwich panel on the Spanish market appeared more than twenty years ago and was theTHERMOCHIP® sandwich panel. The need to find alternatives to conventional roof construction processes, and after an in-depth study of the construction sector in Spain, was what moved THERMOCHIP® to begin manufacturing a product that until then was unknown in the Spanish market. In other countries such as Switzerland, France, Germany, the Nordic countries, and especially in the USA, the use of sandwich panels is a very widespread solution due to its mechanical and insulating qualities.

What are its main applications? 

Hesandwich panelIt can be adapted to any type of work. It is true that there is a tendency to use this product in works where the cover is an important part due to its visibility, but it does not necessarily have to be that way. The sandwich panel is suitable for any type ofpublic or private work, of greater or lesser magnitude, and that integrates perfectly into arustic aesthetic as well as a more modern one.

TECHNICAL, ECONOMIC AND PRACTICAL BENEFITS

What advantages does the underdeck panel have that cannot be achieved with other materials?

The sandwich panel represents anovel alternativecompared to traditional roof construction systems and is valid for both new construction and rehabilitation, residential or public construction, so it covers a wide spectrum in terms of its applications. Furthermore, it provides interestingadvantagesof a technical, practical and economic order, which we could summarize as:

Functionality.It combines decorative finishing functions, excellent thermal insulation performance and is also the basis for supporting any type of roof enclosure (slate, tile, aluminum,…).

Aesthetics. THERMOCHIP® is available in a wide variety of finishes, so it adapts to the aesthetic characteristics of each environment.

Quality.In this case, THERMOCHIP® It also complies with all the specifications and standards required to obtain the CE marking and the new CTE (Technical Building Code).

What thermal insulation features does it offer and how does it adapt to the CTE?

Insulation is the strong point of the sandwich panel, so in the case of thermal insulation, THERMOCHIP® contributes between 3 and 10 moreisolationthan a conventional solution. Furthermore, with our panel the most demanding requirements of the DB-HE1 are met. In reference to acoustic insulation, we have all types of tested and contrasted solutions adapted to each of theproject needs. From the most demanding conditions (such as airports) to those whose requirements require lessacoustic insulation. For all this we always work with the best raw materials, innovating and developing new products for future requirements that arise.

What are the main recommendations for its correct installation? 

One of the advantages ofTHERMOCHIP® sandwich panel It is the easy and quick installation so we are hardly aware of any major errors. However, if you have any questions, our sales team is fully trained and trained to respond to any type of query. We also have a very helpful documentary base such as our catalogs or installation videos, materials that can be found in theTHERMOCHIP® website.