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Pavatex & Univercell

100% bio-sourced energy-efficient thermal insulation of buildings

March 2019

Pavatex & Univercell

100% bio-sourced energy-efficient thermal insulation of buildings

  • World Alliance Member
  • Featured Solution
  • Labelled Solution
Label Date March 14, 2019
From France
Maturity stage TRL 9 / CRI 5-6 - Market competition driving widespread deployment &/"Bankable" grade asset class

The Pavatex 100% bio-sourced offer is cellulose fibre-based : wood and cellulose wadding. One originates from woodland timber, coming from products related to sawing or first transformation. The other, cellulose wadding originates from a newspaper recycling process. These solutions allow the insulation of buildings of one or more storeys. The Pavaroof system based on wood fibres is designed for flat roofs. For sloped roofs and vertical walls between wooden framework struts are designed the Univercell product based on cellulose wadding or the Pavaflex Confort product based on wood fibres. Finally regarding the external architectural aspect of the building, SOPREMA proposes an exterior insulation solution based on wood fibres under plaster with the Pavawall system, or behind ventilated cladding with the Isolair system. All these solutions ensure energy savings and comfort for the users.

The Environmental Benefits

  • 3.5 times more efficient than expended polysterene
  • From 2.1 to 3.2 times more efficient than Stone wool

The Financial Benefits

  • A collective building reduced its annual heating bill from 1800€ to 170€.
  • Raw materials come from vegetable biomass or recycled.

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Soprema Group

A market leading provider of waterproofing, roofing and insulation systems with a committed focus on sustainable develop

Headquarters 67100 Strasbourg, France
Type Company
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