Discover the wide range of applications with insulation materials made from Neopor^®

Exterior Insulation with Neopor^®

Exterior insulation with an External Thermal Insulation Composite System (ETICS) has excellent structural-physical properties for the thermal insulation of facades. ETICS with EPS (Styropor^®) have proved their worth in practice for more than 50 years. Insulation boards made of Neopor® continue in this tradition.

Whether for new construction or renovation projects, builders, architects, and renovation professionals who choose Neopor^® are opting for a proven façade insulation solution that combines outstanding energy efficiency, durability, and excellent value for money. With more than 10 million square meters installed each year, Neopor^® boards are the most widely used grey façade insulation material in Europe, a clear testament to their quality and the trust they have earned.

Innovative solutions for sustainable and energy-efficient flat roof systems
Efficient insulation for every flat roof

For decades, Neopor^® has stood for quality and reliability in flat roof insulation. Whether for warm or cold roofs, the versatile Neopor® insulation boards are compatible with almost all standard waterproofing membranes, protective layers, and surface finishes. With products such as Neopor^® F 5 PRO and Neopor^® F 5000 Plus, BASF offers a high-performance portfolio specifically tailored to the requirements of modern roof constructions. These solutions are ideally suited for both new builds and renovation projects, providing maximum flexibility in planning and application.

Photovoltaics on flat roofs – sustainable energy from above

Neopor® enables flat roofs to be insulated efficiently and in an environmentally friendly way. Its high insulation performance creates the perfect basis for sustainable roof concepts – from green roofs to the integration of photovoltaic systems. Especially in refurbishment projects, an additional layer of Neopor® insulation helps meet current energy standards and optimally prepares the roof for the retrofit of PV systems.

The use of flat roofs for photovoltaics is becoming increasingly important. Unused roof areas are transformed into active energy generators – both in new construction and renovation, on industrial buildings or solid concrete roofs. In this way, roofs make a valuable contribution to the energy transition.

Reliable fire protection for PV systems on EPS insulation

Together with industry partners and leading research institutes, BASF has further developed the roof structure for combining photovoltaic systems with EPS insulation. A joint project has clearly demonstrated that the use of additional cement-based protection boards can further improve fire safety in PV installations on insulated flat roofs.

Cavity Insulation with Neopor^®

Two-leaf masonry structures represent a rainproof wall structure even when subjected to heavy loading from driving rain. Insulating materials made of Neopor^® can be employed for frost-resistant, back-ventilated masonry as well as purely for cavity insulation that is not backventilated.

In double-wall masonry, the space between the outer frost-resistant masonry shell and the inner load-bearing structure is limited. Owing to the low thermal conductivity of insulating materials made of Neopor^®, a relatively higher insulating effect can be achieved.

A wall can be retrofitted with cavity insulation by blowing expanded beads made of Neopor^® into the existing cavities. This provides complete and lasting thermal insulation.

Fewer Loss of Valuable Living Space

Internal thermal insulation achieves very good results for new construction or renovation projects wherever external thermal insulation is not an option. Spaces that have to be heated up quickly or only for brief periods of time definitely benefit from interior thermal insulation with Neopor^®.

Because of the outstanding thermal insulation properties of Neopor^® insulation boards, better insulation performance is achieved with smaller thicknesses than with conventional EPS. This means less valuable interior space is lost. The additional elasticity brought about by insulation materials made of Neopor^® can also improve sound insulation.

Design and Insulation at the same Time

Insulating concrete forms (ICF) made of Neopor^® are suitable for all types of building elements, particularly for those requiring thermal insulation and simple design. They are used as wall and ceiling elements for single-family houses as well as high-rise buildings and offer vast potential savings for do-it-yourself builders.

Formwork elements made of Neopor^® make it possible to build and insulate exterior walls at the same time. The elements are available in various wall thicknesses and designs – for example, lintel elements that are free of thermal bridges, floor surrounds, roller shutter housings, or cantilevers. Thanks to their good thermal-insulating properties, formwork elements made of Neopor^® are well-suited for the construction of low-energy and passive houses.

Thinner Boards - lower Construction Costs

Floor insulation is important for preventing heat loss to the soil substrate. Due to their high compression strength, Neopor^® boards are excellently suited for distributing loads when used for this application. Because Neopor^® insulates more effectively than conventional EPS, thinner boards can be installed. This reduces construction costs in addition to delivering other benefits.

Cuts Heating Costs with Neopor^®

Regardless of the legal requirements, it is recommendable for all owners of old buildings to check the thermal insulation in the attic, which may help to significantly save costs. In many buildings, the ceiling of the top floor is poorly insulated or not insulated at all. The attic can be optimally insulated using insulation boards made of Neopor^®.

Saving Space and Energy

Basement ceilings can be optimally insulated with insulation boards made of Neopor^®, the existing ceiling height is only minimally reduced, and as a result, the heating energy consumption is lowered – thanks to Neopor^®’s improved insulation performance compared to conventional EPS.

For Ideal Climate Under the Roof:
Pitched Roof Insulation with  Neopor^®

Whether above, below or between the rafters: The versatile insulation boards made of Neopor^® are ideal for the thermal insulation of pitched roofs.  

Above-rafter Insulation

From a structural-physical point of view, above-rafter insulation is an optimal construction, since the insulating layer is installed virtually without gaps above the roof construction. In doing so, the visible rafters are integrated as a decorative element in the interior design of the rooms.

In order to optimally fulfill the thermal insulation requirements, insulation materials made of Neopor^® are installed efficiently in form of panels or roof elements for above-rafter insulation. Professionally renovated areas under steep roofs offer valuable living space. The sufficiently dimensioned insulation layer made of Neopor^® is of special importance in this regard. In the summer, living spaces under the roof should not heat up unbearably, and in the winter, the thermal insulation must restrict the loss of expensive heating energy.    

Benefits
Key Advantages of Above-rafter Insulation with Neopor^®

• Complete insulation layer
• Water-repellent and open to diffusion
• Easy handling

Between- and Under-rafter Insulation

Slotted thermal insulation boards made of Neopor^® are ideal for between-rafter insulation. Special longitudinal slits make the insulation board flexible and elastic, which enables a perfect fit of the panels between the rafters.

The combination of between- and under-rafter insulation with boards made of Neopor^® provides increased thermal insulation with minimal installation height. The energetic restoration of the attic with insulation boards made of Neopor^® provides a healthy and cozy living space and contributes to the conservation of and increase in value of the building.

Benefits
Key Advantages of Between-and Under-rafter Insulation with Neopor^®

• Dust-free and last laying
• No skin-irritant effects
• Form and dimensionally stable

Perimeter and Base Insulation

Resistance to Soil Moisture:
Perimeter and Base Insulation with Neopor^®

Heat loss from heated basements to the surrounding ground can be significantly reduced by installing technically approved Neopor^® perimeter insulation panels on the exterior of basement walls.

Perimeter insulation panels made of Neopor^® have good lambda values and therefore strong thermal insulation properties. In addition, they are stable under pressure at different installation depths and pressure loads, and are highly resistant to normal soil moisture. During installation, it is important to follow the specifications of the national technical approval for the relevant area of application. Neopor^® insulation panels also provide the base of a building with effective protection against heat loss. Perimeter and base insulation panels do not assume functions such as providing drainage or sealing buildings against moisture.

Benefits
Key Advantages of Perimeter and Base Insulation with Neopor^®

• High resistance to normal soil moisture
• Perfect supplement to thermal insulation composite systems