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Source: geb-info.deBriefly summarized
Polyurethane-based spray foam insulation: energy-efficient, airtight, and durable – applied in a single step, with no cutting and no thermal bridges.
From the roof ridge to the basement ceiling: scroll through the house and see where spray foam shows its strengths.
The foam fills every rafter bay seamlessly – with no cutting, no stuffing required. For optimal thermal insulation, energy savings, and better summer heat protection.
Seamless insulation for maximum energy efficiency – as cavity-wall insulation in double-leaf masonry or full-surface in timber-frame construction. The foam bonds directly to the component and closes every joint.
Sound and thermal insulation in one step: the open-cell structure absorbs airborne sound, fills service cavities without settling, and noticeably reduces noise between living units.
Basement ceiling and floor insulation with closed-cell foam: protection against moisture, heat loss, and mold growth – pressure-resistant and unaffected by dampness.
Spray foam doesn't just insulate – it seals. The closed building envelope reduces drafts, improves indoor air quality, and often makes separate airtightness layers unnecessary.
Polyurethane spray foam combines high insulating performance with a property no rigid insulation board can offer: it conforms to the building component – not the other way around.
Thermal conductivity as low as 0.023 W/(m·K) (EN 14315-1) – slimmer constructions with the same insulation value.
Insulation and air sealing in a single step – without membranes, tapes, or connection details.
The foam fills every geometry seamlessly. No thermal bridges, no material waste.
Several hundred square meters per day – sprayed, cured, and ready for the next step.
Over 50 years of service life – dimensionally stable, settlement-free, and without loss of insulating performance.
Low self-weight, direct adhesion to the substrate – ideal for renovation and existing buildings too.
Required insulation thickness for a U-value of approx. 0.20 W/(m²·K) – typical reference values in centimeters
Closed-cell value according to the PLIXXOPOL® SF 640100 product data sheet (EN 14315-1: Rd 4.80 m²·K/W at 110 mm). Other values are typical reference values – the actual insulation thickness depends on the product, component construction, and verification method.
PLIXXENT develops custom PU systems. Two system families are available for spray foam insulation – depending on the component and requirements.
Project Example: Sloped Roof RenovationIdeal for: sloped roofs, cavity filling, interior & partition walls, service cavities
Project Example: Crawl Space Floor InsulationIdeal for: walls & ceilings, sloped roofs, floors & crawl spaces, flat roofs (with protective layer)
Designed with sustainability in mind: the PUre³ family offers PU systems made from up to 94% reused, recycled, or renewable raw materials – combined with climate-friendly HFO blowing agents.
Click on the points in the house – each component shows its application, benefits, and the right system.
We keep track of developments in insulation, energy efficiency, and building regulations across Europe – and summarize the most important updates for you here, always with a reference to the original source.
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A selection of current news – Status: 2026-10-21
From single-family homes to special constructions: Spray foam systems in practical use – a selection of current projects from the Netherlands.
Insulation between rafters with open-cell spray foam – seamless up to the ridge.
Seamless exterior insulation in new construction – subsequently enclosed with clinker brickwork.
Closed-cell foam from below against moisture, heat loss, and mold.
Insulation under an existing steel and masonry ceiling – sprayed directly onto the geometry.
Full-surface insulation of a wide-span steel roof structure during ongoing renovation.
Spray foam follows every shape: Insulation of a double-curved steel shell from the inside.
Our application engineering team supports you from component analysis to system selection – manufacturer-side, collaboratively, and with over 50 years of PU experience.
