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Description
ProWarm BACKER-PRO insulation boards offer superior waterproofing and heat insulation for underfloor heating and tile applications. These high-quality extruded polystyrene panels, reinforced with fiberglass mesh on both sides, complement our under tile heating cables and mats (not suitable for underwood systems).
Key Features:
Superior Waterproof Surface: Provides a durable, waterproof foundation for securely fixing wall or floor tiles, ensuring long-lasting performance and protection against moisture.
Outstanding Heat Insulation: With excellent thermal conductivity (0.033 W/mK), these boards enhance underfloor heating system efficiency, reducing heat-up time and minimizing running costs for optimal comfort and energy savings.
Wide Range of Thickness Options: Available in 6mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 30mm, and 50mm thicknesses, offering versatility to accommodate various installation requirements and insulation needs.
Approved by Tile Adhesive Manufacturer Instarmac -Ultra: Rigorously tested and approved by Instarmac -Ultra, ensuring compatibility and reliability.
Excellent Sound Insulation: Effectively reduces impact sound, creating a quieter and more comfortable environment.
Easy Installation: Can be easily cut with a knife, eliminating the need for complex tools like a jigsaw. Suitable for installation on both floors and walls.
Dimensional Stability: Waterproof and exhibits excellent dimensional stability, maintaining integrity and performance even in wet room environments.
Enhance your underfloor heating and tiling projects with ProWarm BACKER-PRO insulation boards. Their exceptional waterproofing, insulation properties, and ease of installation make them the ideal choice for creating a reliable and efficient heating system with a durable tile surface.
Available Thicknesses: 6mm, 10mm, 12.5mm, 20mm, 30mm, 50mm
Waterproof: Yes
Thermal Conductivity: 0.033 W/mK
Sound Insulation: Yes
Installation Method: Cutting with a knife, suitable adhesives for concrete or wooden subfloors
Please note: The color of the polystyrene may vary depending on the batch. The boards are not stamped with 'ProWarm', and the image is for advertising purposes only.
Specifications:
Material: Extruded Polystyrene Sheet - Polymer Modified Coating
Sheet Dimensions: 1200mm x 600mm
Thermal Conductivity: 0.033 W/mK
Capillarity: Nil
Compression Strength: 30 t/m2
Water Absorption: Less than 0.1 vol%
Tensile Strength: 350 KPa
Fire Protection Class: Bs 3837:B1 DIN
Installation:
Concrete Subfloors: Use Ultra flexible tile adhesive, ensuring the floor is primed with a suitable primer before installation.
Wood Subfloors: Use Ultra flexible tile adhesive along with ProWarm insulation fixing pack or suitable screws and washers at every 300mm centers (approx. 15 fixings per board).
- Prowarm backer pro insulation boards are waterproof and dimensionally stable unlike plywood
- Designed for wetrooms
- Easy to carry, no more shifting huge sheets of plywood around
- Excellent sound insulation impact sound is greatly reduced
- Cuts with a knife no need for a jigsaw
- Will accept even the heaviest wall tiles, unlike plasterboard
- Excellent heat insulation with thermal conductivity value of 0.027 W/mK making them ideal for use as a thermal barrier with under floor heating
Technical specification
Width600mmWaist Sizeaa15cf24guTypeTile Backer BoardsLength1200mmHeight6mmHeating TypeUnderfloor HeatingFor Use WithElectric Underfloor HeatingDepth6mmColourGreySupplier Part Number6MMTILEBACKERRange DescriptionUnderfloor HeatingBrand NameProwarm
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