Modern farming methods require efficient buildings in which temperature and humidity can be closely controlled. Effective insulation is vital for the design and construction of buildings. Properly applied insulation:
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reduces heat loss, thus results savings in heating costs,
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contributes to maintaining the health of the livestock,
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preserves the building fabric,
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improves productivity and profitability.
Efficient insulation of roofs/ceilings, where cca. 60% of the heat losses takes place, should be a priority.
STYROFOAM™ insulation has been used for agricultural applications for more than two decades, offering efficient and economical solutions for both new construction and renovation.
The STYROFOAM solution in agricultural buildings for the insulation of roofs, ceiling structures and walls without finishing or with mechanically fastened cladding is:
The STYROFOAM SM-TG-A product offers several benefits applied in agricultural buildings:
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The 2500x600 mm boards with all-round tongue and groove edge profile provide homogenic, thermal bridge free insulating surface on the top or under the roof structure/purlins.
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Additional protection layer generally is not required if STYROFOAM SM-TG-A boards are used as internal lining of roofs, ceilings or walls in agricultural buildings.
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The cleaning of the surface of the boards can be done by pressure hosing or jet steaming.
The recommended minimum thickness of the STYROFOAM SM-TG-A insulation in farm buildings:
Cows:
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Milk-farms: 40-50 mm
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Cow-farms: 40-50 mm
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Calf-farms: 80 mm
Pigs:
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Pigs: 60 mm
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Sows: 60-80 mm
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Piglet's: 80-100 mm
Poultry:
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Chickens: 60 mm
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Cockerels: 60-80 mm
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Chicks: 80-100 mm
The installation of STYROFOAM SM-TG-A boards is very simple and fast. Visible fixing can be provided using dowel-nails with round head-plates. Special galvanized steel nails are used in the grooves of the boards for non-visible fixing. The regular cleaning and disinfection of the surfaces is important, to prevent damages by insects, etc.: although the XPS foam does not have food value to them, they can use it as a location for living and multiplication which may incur some damage to the boards. The protection against rodents may also be necessary.