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Pavatex & Univercell

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

March 2019
Gallery Pavatex & Univercell 1
Gallery Pavatex & Univercell 1
01.

Identification

Targeting European single or multiple-storey residential, Pavaroof, Univercell, Pavaflex Confort, Pavawall and Isolair are five solutions based on the Pavatex bio-material to insulate buildings.

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.

Label Date March 14, 2019
From France
Maturity stage Medium and large scale commercialization
Looking For Visibility
02.

Implementation Stories

Pavatex & Univercell by Soprema Group
Implemented by Le Toit Vosgien in Gerardmer (France) in 2016

A French "bailleur social", Le Toit Vosgien, used one of the cellulose fiber-based products for the renovation of a 12-unit building from 1967. Financed by the recovery plan and the Grand Est region, the works mainly concerned the insulation of the building with Pavawall SMART over a 500 m2 facade surface, the installation of a double-flow ventilation, the replacement of the individual gas boilers by an innovative heat pump which ensures the heating and the collective production of hot water.

Result

3.5 times more efficient for summer comfort and/or acoustic properties than expanded polystyrene; from 2.1 to 3.2 times more efficient than stone wool

03.

The environmental benefits

  • 3.5 times more efficient than expended polysterene
  • From 2.1 to 3.2 times more efficient than Stone wool
04.

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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Company Profile

Soprema Group

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

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Headquarters 67100 Strasbourg, France
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