Silkolitt Lite

Silkolitt Lite

The Silkolitt Lite External Wall Insulation (EWI) system from Alumasc Facades comprises the Silkolitt+ silicone render that is applied over the Alumasc Lite grey EPS insulation board. Silkolitt Lite is a cost-effective and lightweight method of providing the building envelope with the requisite thermal performance and contemporary aesthetics.

This BBA-approved system comprises the following components:

• Silkolitt+ Silicone Render
• Alumasc Silicone Primer
• Alumasc Base Coat
• Alumasc Scrim Reinforcement
• Alumasc insulation fixing
• Alumasc Lite grey EPS insulation
• Alumasc Bedding Adhesive
• Substrate

Silkolitt Lite is generally specified because of the economic and lightweight way in which the insulation achieves the required thermal performance on low-rise buildings (i.e. buildings less than 18 m in height) in both new build and refurbishment applications. The Silkolitt+ silicone render provides a clean and contemporary finish with a wide choice of colours and textures available to suit the architect’s design requirements.

Key Performance Criteria:

• Fire performance: B-s1,d0
• Thermal performance: Typical U Values are:
• 90 mm Lite insulation ~ 0.30 W/m2K
• 120 mm Lite insulation ~ 0.25 W/m2K
• 160 mm Lite insulation ~ 0.19 W/m2K

Accreditations

• BBA Certificate 00/3766 PS3
  
   

Aesthetics:

• Choice of 8 standard colours, but available in any NCS colour reference
• UV resistant colour pigments are used for optimal colour fastness
• Choice of 3 grain sizes – 1.5 mm, 2.0 mm or 3.0 mm – offers a range of textural finishes
• High water and dirt repellency protects against freeze-thaw failure & fungal growth
• High tensile adhesion strength prevents delamination and flaking
• Good flexibility provides resistance against cracking and increasing durability
   

Applications

• Masonry substrates
• New build or refurbishment projects
• Low-rise properties