7 reasons why Hofatex

Did you know that:

• The incidence of many health problems is closely related to the presence of various forms of interior environment loading?
• A man spends nine-tenths of his life in closed spaces?
• The number of allergic illnesses grows every year, especially for children?
• Selection of suitable construction materials is vital for the quality of the internal climate?

Seven reasons for Hofatex:

1. Ecological Insulation Material

The production of the Hofatex^® wood fibre insulation is an environmentally friendly process and the raw materials are sourced from sustainable forests. The Hofatex^® boards are manufactured using the wet process only, so that the wood fibres are bound together using only natural materials. Hofatex^® insulation boards are completely recyclable and compostable after their useful life.

2. Purely Ecological Starch Glue

Hofatex^® use a new type of ecological glue for the binding process - a starch glue - together with natural binding agents found within the wood (lignin and hemicellulin). The starch glue has now completely replaced the previously used synthetic glue based on polyvinyl acetate (PVA).

3. A Good Long Term Investment

Hofatex^® wood fibre boards do not lose their insulation characteristics throughout their lifetime. Their special composition is the reason why they do not change their shape, and are therefore able to effectively insulate buildings for many years.

4. High Quality Material with a Proven Track Record

Hofatex^® wood fibre boards, which are solely manufactured using the wet process, have been in production for decades. The high quality and longevity of this insulation is assured, as this product range has been used successfully throughout Europe for more than 30 years.

5. Excellent Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Characteristics

Hofatex^® insulation boards are able to minimise thermal leakages from buildings due to their excellent thermal conductivity (λD = 0,039 W/m.K) resulting in lower heating costs. Thanks to their high density they are able to effectively reduce noise transmission through walls, floors and ceilings.

6. The Highest Thermal Capacity of all Commonly Used Insulation Materials

The high thermal mass capacity of Hofatex^® insulation boards, measured by Specific Thermal Capacity where C = 2100 J/kg K, means that they effectively protect against excessive overheating of rooms during the summer months. This ensures that there is an ambient indoor temperature throughout the whole year.

7. Vapour Transmittance

Hofatex^® insulation boards, with a vapour diffusion factor of µ = 5, are open to diffusion and ensure sufficient water vapour transmission. This avoids condensation and mould growth in buildings, and contributes to the functionality, durability and healthy living environment of the insulated buildings.