Today, in order to save energy, many people seek to insulate their home in order to keep it warm and prevent the cold from penetrating inside. Polystyrene is best suited for this purpose. But in order for the material to fulfill its intended purpose, it must be firmly fixed. And this means that it is necessary to choose the right glue for this. How to glue polystyrene in order to ensure a strong fixation of the material on the surface of the walls, and not overpay at the same time, and complete the work as quickly as possible?
Basics of choice
What properties should glue for polystyrene have in order for it to provide durable and strong fixation of insulation? The most important properties are:
- Safety.
- Moisture resistance.
- High grip.
- Resistant to frequent changes in humidity and temperature.
- Desired density so that it does not flow from the surface.
Only the presence of all the listed characteristics will ensure the fixing of the insulation. Be sure to pay attention to the cost: do not buy too muchcheap material - a high-quality connection with its help can hardly be achieved. In addition, it is also not worth buying glues from unknown unverified brands. And you also need to pay attention to how adhesives are stored at points of sale, whether sellers can provide a certificate for the goods being sold. There is no need to be shy, because it depends on how well the house will be insulated.
Which brands of adhesives meet all the requirements?
Adhesive foam
Currently the most popular material. This is due to the fact that the substance is completely ready for use and nothing needs to be added or stirred. In order for the glue-foam to be ready for use immediately, it is produced in a special bottle. A construction gun is used to supply the substance. This makes the job much simpler and easier and significantly reduces installation time.
Material advantage:
- Great grip. And much better than, for example, dry adhesive mixtures.
- Small consumption. One bottle is enough for 10-12 square meters. m.
- Can also be used for foaming joints to prevent the formation of cold bridges.
- Seals even at low temperatures.
- Affordable price. Costs the same as other materials of similar effect.
There are several brands of adhesives that come in foam form.
Titan 753
The adhesive of this brand is trusted by many builders, which is already the best confirmation of itsreliability and quality.
The main advantages that Titan 753 polystyrene glue has are as follows:
- Combination with any thermal insulation material.
- Secure hold.
- High thermal insulation performance.
- Ability to apply both outside and inside buildings.
- Resists fungus, mold.
- Gets great on the surface.
- Easy to use - just open the tube.
Illbruck pu 10
After hardening, this type of glue serves as an excellent sound and thermal insulator, well resists the effects of excessive moisture, and provides good adhesion. If we compare the adhesive for polystyrene of this brand with dry mixes, then it is much superior to them in terms of strength and connection speed.
Benefits include:
- Resistant to chemicals, water, heat and decay.
- Economy.
- Heat resistant.
- Easy to use.
- No need to use additional equipment.
- Safety.
- Possibility of staining.
But, using this material, it is necessary to provide it with additional protection from solar radiation, UV rays - it does not withstand their effects. Enclosing structures or sealants can serve as such protection.
Eskaro Styropor
In addition to adhesives that are available in the form of foam, there are other equally effective materials. One of them is Eskaro Styropor. It's readyto use polystyrene glue, which has the following characteristics:
- High adhesion.
- Excellent fast bonding so no time wasted holding the boards.
- Due to its composition and appearance, the material is applied to the surface with a spatula, evens out all the errors, which makes it easier to fix the insulation.
- No smell.
- Can be applied to concrete, drywall, wood, chipboard, fiberboard and more.
In addition to the materials listed above, the following brands have proven themselves well:
- "Moment". Polystyrene adhesive can be purchased as foam or dry mix.
- "Master-Super". The material is ready to use. Available in bags of 25 kg, which allows you to purchase the right amount of the substance.
- Ceresite. Sold in convenient 25kg cardboard bags and foam.
In the development of materials such as "Polyren", "Stolit-M", "Master-Termol", "Polymin", the latest technologies were used, thanks to which the adhesives are safe, easy to use, and have excellent adhesive performance.
An important detail: first of all, you need to purchase polystyrene, and then an adhesive for it, because sometimes these materials, due to their chemical and physical properties, may not be suitable for each other, which will necessarily affect the effect of insulation for the worse side.
