The building's body
should be insulated from the foundation (basically from a footing or foundation
slab) to the roof. The principle
in theory is simple, and in fact ...? Not
all parts of the building that are easy to draw during design can be easily and
easily completed. With the help
of the contractor, the suppliers of thermal insulation systems and
supplementary components come to the market, supplying more and more
accessories to facilitate the execution of complex fragments.
1. Application
The Termo Organika®
TO-DECOR façade decorative system is an extension of the Termo Organika®
thermal insulation system (ETICS) with decorative panels imitating natural
wood, which are installed as a surface layer instead of thin-layer plasters. The panels can also be used on other
supporting mineral and non-mineral substrates.
2. Formal requirements
Thermal insulation
system Termo Organika® TO-DECOR can be used in accordance with Polish building
regulations. The system has the
European Technical Assessment No. ETA-16/0869: "Termo Organika®
TO-DECOR", conformity certificate of Factory Production Control No.
1407-CPR-042-09, declaration of performance No. 508-DoP-171002 and NRO
classification in the scope of the degree spreading fire through the walls.
3. Construction of
panels
TO-DECOR construction of
panels
TO-DECOR construction of
panels
A - polystyrene core
B - fiberglass mesh
C - acrylic top coat
4. Technical data
TO-DECOR Technical data
TO-DECOR Technical data
5. Components of the
facade decorative system
1) Universal glue, white Termo Organika®
TO-KUB (cement) for gluing panels,
2) Termo Organika® TO-DECOR panels
(factory hydrophobized)
3) Acrylic Termo Organika® TO-LA
6. Transport and storage
Parcels with panels
should be transported and stored in original packaging. Store on an even surface "lying
down" (arrow pointing up). Individual
packages should be carried in 2 persons (with an arrow pointing upwards)
spreading the weight evenly.Do not allow packaging to bend.
7. Attention!
The system is available
on individual order. Details from
Regional Technical and Commercial Directors of Termo Organika.
8. Installation
A. Preparation of the substrate
Each substrate must be
compact, even, load-bearing, dry, clean and without adhesion-reducing layers
(grease, dust, etc.).Remove old, "loose" plasters, peeling paint and
other dirt. Small unevenness and
defects can be repaired with TO-KU adhesive. Repairs
to the substrate should be completed at the latest one day before the panels
are glued. Absorbent substrates
(eg aerated concrete) should be primed with TO-GU universal soil, smooth and /
or non-absorbent substrates (eg concrete, reinforced concrete) with TO-GS
tacking soil. Bonding panels on
new cement or cement-lime substrates can be done after they have dried
completely, but not earlier than after 28 days. Bonding panels on the reinforced layer
in thermal insulation systems can be performed after it has dried, not earlier
than after 1 day.
B. Preliminary work
It is recommended that
the TO-DECOR panels be installed in a minimum of 2 people. Mounting should start from the bottom
of the wall. On the prepared
surface, draw a straight line using a spirit level. Then fasten the starter strip (for
this purpose you can use a wooden, aluminum or PVC slat), which supports the
first row of panels. After the
assembly, remove the strip.
C. Cutting straight and cutting the
corner of the TO-DECOR cladding
1) For cutting, use electric tools for
tile, stone: diamond discs, miter saws, table saws.
2) After cutting the liner to the desired
size, sand the edge with sandpaper.
3) For making corners, cut the tile at an
angle of 45 °.
D. Preparation of the adhesive and its
application to the surface
For bonding TO-DECOR
claddings, use the universal white adhesive Termo Organika® TO-KUB. Pour the contents of the bag into the
container containing the recommended amount of water and mix for 3-5 minutes
with a low-speed electric stirrer until homogeneous. Set the glue away for about 2-3
minutes and mix again. The mortar
is suitable for mixing in concrete mixers.In this case, the mixing time should
be extended to approx. 10 minutes. The
consistency of the material can be adjusted by adding water, but in an amount
not exceeding the upper limit.
Prepare portions of
mortar that will be used within approx. 2 hours. The mortar thickened at this time
should be mixed without adding water.
E. Installation of the TO-DECOR cladding
The toothed side of the
float ( 4 mm ) creates a gluing surface. Apply, align and press the TO-DECOR
panel to the surface.Correct its position if necessary. In order to obtain the effect of
natural formwork, assembly of the next rows should be performed on the
so-called a passing beam (brick),
controlling the leveling of the claddings.
F. Treatment of edges, corners and
vertical joints
After sticking the
TO-DECOR panel, the upper, horizontal edge should be carefully protected against
water penetration. For this
purpose, for example, a spatula can be used. Similarly,
make vertical joints and corners, applying additional adhesive at the contact
points.
In places of joining the
claddings, the excess squeezed glue should be removed and the surface should be
smoothed with a wet brush or sponge.
Similarly, protect the
side edges by applying glue and leveling the surfaces. Pay special attention to the last, top
layer of the panels and properly protect it against water penetration.
G. Protection and painting of the mounted
TO-DECOR cladding
After initial drying of
the adhesive, which may last from 4 to 8 hours depending on the ambient
temperature, you can start painting with Termo Organika® TO-LA. Linings can also be painted with
silicone or acrylic facade paints, eg TO-FSG, TO-FSS, TO-FSA, TO-FA. TO-DECOR linings are factory
pre-protected with a hydrophobizing agent.
H. The effect of
"old wood"
After the first layer of
color has dried, apply a second layer of the same color. Immediately after applying
"wet", wipe the painted surfaces with a trowel with a rubber sponge. Remove the glaze from the float and
continue to rub. In places of
depressions, a greater amount of azure will remain, creating a unique effect of
antiqued wood.
9. Cladding patterns
