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PowerSystem - External wall insulation system

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Baumit Ltd

External wall insulation (EWI) system.

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Application

External wall insulation applications.

Description

Baumit PowerSystem is a high impact external insulation system for extreme weather conditions. Providing up to 70 joules of impact resistance, PowerSystem takes facade protection to a whole new level.


The Baumit PowerSystem is a cement-free external wall insulation system offering the highest levels of impact resistance. PowerSystem gives your facade a protective ‘shield’ by perfectly balancing toughness and elasticity, which is beneficial for the facade. In particular, modern architecture without roof projections that expose facades to high stresses.


The heart of this system is reinforcement using Baumit PowerFlex. This cement-free, ready mixed reinforcing mortar is a powerful innovation from the Baumit Research Centre. Particularly high-quality binders combined with very elastic fibres and precisely dosed fillers make Baumit PowerSystem the best impact protection for thermal insulation. 


Baumit PowerSystem is suitable for use with Baumit StarTherm insulation whenever more resilience is required.


Features and benefits:

  • Highly effective impact protection.
  • Weather protection all year round.
  • Thermal insulation and resilience in one.
  • For high mechanical stresses.


System includes:

Base: new masonry or original base.

  • Final Topcoat - Baumit StarTop is a highly weatherproof topcoat render, complete with silicon binder and a functional filler, providing the building with a quick drying finished façade surface in damp weather conditions.
  • Basecoat - Baumit PowerFlex is a ready-to-use, cement-free, fibre-reinforced organic base coat. 
  • Reinforcement - Baumit StarTex is a warp-resistant and alkali-resistant glass fibre mesh that is used to produce a reinforced mortar layer on torn old rendered facades.
  • Fixing - Baumit STR U 2G is designed for mechanical fastening of polystyrene and mineral wool insulation boards.
  • Insulation - Baumit StarTherm is a grey expanded, square-edged, polystyrene boards.
  • Adhesive - Baumit StarContact White is a vapour-permeable, fibre-reinforced adhesive and base coat render. It is made from breathable aerated lime and is extremely weather-resistant.

General information

Color

White

Guidance for specification option:

Brilliant white and colours which can be tinted in the Life colours in rows 2 to 9.

Cream

Beige

Grey

Ivory

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Finish

Textured

Material

Render

Glass Fibre

Expanded polystyrene (EPS)

Shape

Formless

Length

Bespoke

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Warranty description

Ten year

Uniclass

Ss_25_45_72_28 External wall insulation systemsPrimary

CAWS

M21/210 External wall insulation system

M21/20 External wall insulation system . . . . . .

Specification data - External wall insulation systems

Preparation

Baumit UniPrimer.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready-to-use, multi-purpose primer to regulate absorption and improve adhesion for all Baumit render and paint finishes. Suitable for use as part of all Baumit EWI Systems. Compliant with ETAG 004 European System Standards for EWI systems with rendering. For external use.

Baumit PremiumPrimer

Guidance for specification option:

Ready-to-use, waterborne quartz-filled primer for all synthetic and mineral decorative finishes. Use to prepare a surface prior to applying render to regulate absorption and for better application. The new filler grain ensures excellent application and texture of the topcoat. Suitable for use as part of all Baumit EWI Systems. Compliant with ETAG 004 European System Standards for EWI systems with rendering.

Insulation

-

Material

Graphite EPS Insulation.

Guidance for specification option:

Grey, expanded polystyrene insulation board.

Additional mechanical fixings

Mechanical Fixing (Masonry).

Guidance for specification option:

Baumit STR U is designed for mechanical fastening of polystyrene and mineral wool insulation boards. Suitable for concrete, solid brick, hollow and perforated brick, light concrete, porous concrete. Part of Baumit EWI systems.

Beads and trims

Expansion Joint 'E' Profile 2.5 m.

Guidance for specification option:

Expansion joint profile with alkali-resistant fibreglass reinforcement and render stop beads. For sealing and incorporating existing structural movement joints into an external wall insulation system. The E-form profile is for joints which are in the plane of the wall. Size: 125 x 125 mm.

Corner Bead with mesh 2.5 m.

Guidance for specification option:

PVC corner bead with mesh. For protection of 90 degree angles on façades.

6 mm Stop Bead with mesh 2.5 m.

Guidance for specification option:

PVC stop bead with alkali-resistant fibre glass reinforcement. Suitable as a render/plaster stop for final coats. Also suitable for round arches.

Window Profile Ideal 2.4 m.

Guidance for specification option:

Self adhesive rigid, white PVC window seal bead with compressed polyurethane sealing tape and reinforcement, for the sealing and decoupling of connection joints at window and door frames, for use in low energy and passive construction.

Window Profile Flexible 2.4 m.

Guidance for specification option:

Self adhesive rigid, white PVC window seal band with compressed polyurethane sealing tape and reinforcement, for the sealing and decoupling of connection joints at window and door frames. For use in low energy and passive constructions.

Plastic Base Profile 2 m.

Guidance for specification option:

BaseProfile made of plastic to minimize thermal bridges, with drip edge trim, bonded glass fibre mesh and connector pin system to prevent cracking occurring at the connection joints. Width of mesh: 125 mm.

Render carrier or reinforcement

-

Material

StrongTex Mesh.

Guidance for specification option:

Warp and alkali-resistant, reinforced glass fibre mesh for use as an extra reinforcing layer over the normal reinforcement mesh. Tested system components. Tear resistance > 3.4 kN/5cm. Weight: ca. 300 g/m².

Fixings

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit.

Render

-

Application

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit.

Material

Baumit PuraTop.

Guidance for specification option:

Weather resistant topcoat render for intense and brilliant colours. Ensure long-lasting colour stability through the excellent pigment binder. Featuring Baumit Cool Pigments technology for darker coloured facades. Available in the full range of Baumit Life colours.


Baumit StarContact White.

Guidance for specification option:

Natural, white, flexible, mineral-based, dry adhesive and basecoat render for Baumit EWI systems. Also suitable as a bonding mortar onto concrete. Suitable for use as part of Baumit StarSystem, StarSystem Mineral, StarSystem Nature and Plinth System.

Baumit StarContact.

Guidance for specification option:

Mineral-based, dry adhesive and basecoat render for Baumit external wall insulation systems.



Baumit StarTop.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready to use, topcoat render (thin coat finish render) for external use to create a stippled texture. Tested to EN 15824 standards and in a system to ETAG 004 standards.

GranoporTop.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready to use, synthetic resin render for exterior use. Water vapour permeable and very resistant to water. Acrylic based decorative finish with scratched or dragged grain texture. Suitable for hand or machine application.

Powerflex.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready-to-use, cement-free, fibre-reinforced organic base coat. Specially developed for Baumit PowerSystem external wall insulation system to give high impact resistance. Complies with ETAG 004.

Decorative finish

Baumit SilikonTop.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready-to-use, silicone resin render with scratched or dragged grain texture. Highly durable and suitable for almost all requirements. Water vapour permeable, extremely water repellent, dirt-resistant and versatile. Available in the largest range of colours.

Baumit SilikonTop Fine.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready-to-use silicone resin render, for achieving a fine, smooth texture. Highly water resistant and water vapour permeable. For external use.

Colour

Brilliant white.

Manufacturer guidance

Brilliant white and colours which can be tinted in the Life colours in rows 2 to 9. Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements.

Protective coating

Baumit SpeedTop.

Guidance for specification option:

Ready to use additive for SilikonTop and GranoporTop. Provides accelerated setting and enhanced durability on the façade in high humidity and low temperatures, as well as in fog. Can be added in temperatures of >+1°C and <15°C and with relative humidity of <95%.

System accessories

Guidance for specification option:

Consult manufacturer and insert requirements or omit.

Bedding/ bonding mortar

Baumit MC55 W.

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials

No

Country of material origin

Austria

Country of product manufacture

Austria

Material

Render

Glass Fibre

Expanded polystyrene (EPS)

Recyclability

No

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

0 %

Literature

PowerSystem - Method Statement

PowerSystem - Method Statement