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EXTRUDED POLYSTYRENE INSULATION BOARDS

QATAR INSULATION FACTORY

PROFILE

brand name ofPOLYFOAM. QJF is covering more than80% of the local demand of polystyrene insulation andalso exporting to Jordan, Bahrain, KSA and Dubai.Recently we expanded our export market to India,Lebanon, Egypt, Syria,Iraq, Hong Kong etc...

HISTORYAI Mana companies are one of the distinguished andlargest business group in Qatar since so many decades,from the beginning of Qatar started its development. AIMana group companies are making a Significantcontribution to the businesses in Qatar in various fields.Variety of AI Mana businesses, we have participatedrapid economic development in Qatar as a businessfamily. QATAR INSULATION FACTORY is one ofcompanies of AI Mana Trading & Industrial Company,which is the biggest & oldest insulation manufacturingcompany in Qatar,

OVERVIEWQatar Insulation Factory (QJF) is a 100%Qatari ownedcompany belongs to AI Mana Family. QJF wasestablished in 1985 by producing and marketing ofThermal Insulation Boards. In the year 2001, we startedto produce Extruded Insulation Boards under the

The distinction of QJF is, we use the latest technologyfrom USA & Europe. Our products comply with US &European standards which are highly recommendedinternational standards for the heat insulation. We haveconfidence in our team, who are well versed in usinglatest technology and maintaining the latest updates ofthe insulation manufacturing technology, which resultsto provide the best quality & improved efficiency of ourproduct. Exceptional functional and technical expertisecoupled with extensive industry knowledge makes QJFthe ideal choice for the thermal insulations for yourbuilding constructions. Also we use latest chemical

formulas for achieving properties for requiredstandards.

In 2009, we are proud to mention that QJF has enteredto a new era,where the development of the business hasreached its highest..In the development of our businessstarted with huge demand which is increasing day byday for our products, not only in locally but also inoverseas. The fulfilment of this demand driven us toincrease our production capacity and go for theexpansion of production capacity with latesttechnology.

As a result of the requirement of development, we haveinvested for new extruder plant with all the latesttechnology from USA, Italy & Germany. With our newplant, we arewell confident of facing the demand in themarket for insulation products not only in Qatar, butalso in overseas.

VISIONProvide the most effective insulation solution againstthe excessive heat & conserving energy withextended lifetime of the buildings.

MISSIONTo provide the most effective insulation material toour customers and to be known as the leading,prominent and well established Insulation Companynot only in Qatar, but in Gul£

PRODUCTS

INTRODUCTIONProducing thermal insulation rigid panels is justified by the high energy demand for airconditioning and isconsidered as one of the best ways to conserve energy and to increase building life.

NEED FOR THERMAL I SULATIONThe cost of energy and rapid increase of usage have become very high in present days. This situation has emphasized

.:the need of energy conservation method. The concept of thermal insulation has been introduced to reduce the costof energy and conserve the buildings especially in hot climate.

Thermal insulation is used for the buildings for several reasons, but all are related to the main characteristics ofthermal insulation. Either in summer or winter, thermal insulation reduces the cost of energy In summer, thermalinsulation provides good resistance to the heat flow from roof, floor & walls and it will reduce the cost of cooling ofair conditioners. The same way in winter, it will reduce the heat loss and reduce heating cost.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONPolyfoam is extruded polystyrene boards manufactured from the best quality of general purpose polystyrene (GPPS).It is manufactured as a closed cells by a continuous extrusion process in accordance with international standards ofDIN (German Standard) & ASTM (American Standard). In order to achieve high standard quality, we have adoptedlatest technology This process will guarantee unique properties such as high compressive strength, good resistance tothe diffusion of water vapour and water absorption, long term performance and high insulating value.

PRODUCT SIZE (mm) THICKNESS (rom)DENSITY DESCRIPTION MAJOR

KG/m3 APPLICATIONPolyfoam 20,25,30,35,40,45, Extruded Polystyrene Roof

ormal (ND) 1250 x 600 50,55,60,65,70,75, 32-35 Rigid foam with & Wall80,85,90,95, 10O without shiplap

Polyfoam 20,25,30,35,40,45, Extruded Polystyrene RoofNormal (HD) 1250x600 50,55,60,65,70,75, 38-45 Rigid foam with high WalJ

80,85,90,95, 10O density & compressive Floorstrength Parking Decks

Polyfoam Super (ND) J250x600 20,25,30,35,40,45, Extruded Polystyrene Rigid Roof(Fire Retardant) 50,55,60,65,70,75, 32-35 foam with & without shiplap Wall

80,85,90,95, 100 & Fire Retardant PropertiesPolyfoam Super (HD) 1250x600 20,25,30,35, 40J 45, Extruded Polystyrene Rigid Roof(Fire Retardant) 50,55,60,65,70,75, 38 -45 foam with high density & Wall

80,85,90,95, 100 compressive strength and FloorFire Retardant Properties Parking

N. B.: Longer Boards can be produced up to 3000 mrn on special request.

SPECIFICATION

POLYFOAM NORMAL (ND) jPOLYFOAM SUPER (ND)

When tested at lOOC (50oP) in accordance with DIN 52612 or ASTM C 518, the thermalconductivity of 0.028 W /rn. "K.

Compressive strength to be of 300 kPa average when tested DIN 53421 or 43 psi as perASTMD 1621-95.

Water absorption is less than 1% when tested after 4 days of immersion at 23°C according toASTM D 2842 or 0.2% by vol., according to DIN 53428.

Water vapor permeability within a range of 0.4 - 0.6 per inch when tested in accordance withASTM E 96-00.

Polyfoam super (ND) is specially fire retardant material under B2 building material category.

POLYFOAM NORMAL (HD) j POLYFOAM SUPER (HD)

When tested 10°C (50oP) in accordance with DIN 52612 or ASTM C 518, the thermalconductivity of 0.026 - 0.027 WI m. "K.

Compressive strength to be of 500 - 700 kPa average when tested DIN 53421 or 43 psi as perASTM 01621-95.

Water absorption is less than 1% when tested after 4 days of immersion at 23°C according toASTM 0 2842 or 0.2% by vol., according to DIN 53428.

Water vapor permeability within a range of 0.6 - 0.4 per inch when tested in accordance withASTM E96-00.

Polyfoam super (HD) is specially fire retardant material under B2 building material category.

APPLICATIONS

Gravel or terrace slab

Waterproofing membrane

ROOF INSULATIONCONVENTIONAL ROOF INSTALLATIONThe conventional roof insulation method is simple to apply. POLYFOAM layer is laid over the roof slab and thenwaterproofing membrane layer on POLYFOAM and finally the gravel/terrace slab layer.

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THE UPSIDE-DOWN ROOF CONCEPT.

POLYFOAM

Roof Slab

Upside-down roof concept is as simple to use as it is effective. In this method, the roofing membrane is laid directly tothe roof slab followed by POLYFOAM as the insulation layer with separation layer such as terrace slab with tight joinor gravel layer or reinforced in-situ concrete. This method has proved the efficiency in extensive practical tests over

the long years in the world.

Terrace Slab with tight join

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POLYFOANI

Waterproofing membrane

Roof Slab

IN-SITU CONCRETE LAYER

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ADVANTAGES OF THE UPSIDE-DOWN ROOF CONCEPTSimple application of this concept

Efficiency which is proven in most of the world countries.

The waterproofing membrane is protected from extreme thermal stress, high ultravioletexposure and from mechanical stresses occurring during construction and subsequent use.

The life expectancy of the waterproofing membrane is substantially increased.

Maintenance costs are Significantly reduced.

Roofing membrane reduces temperature variation, in the upside-down roof

APPLICATIONSINSTALLATIONPOLYFOAM panels can be worked with conventional wood working tools. The panels could be bound togetherwith hot bitumen, dispersion type structural or special adhesives. Instruction for use and safety precautions relatingto the adhesive must be observed.

WATERPROOFING MEMBRANEEnsure the concrete slab is clean and fairly smooth, then membrane can be laid directly on the slab. If the concretesurface can not be made smooth, it is required to lay a protection sheet below the membrane.

PROTECTION LAYERProtection layer against the wind uplift, buoyancy and ultraviolet degradation can either be of gravel or paving slabs.When using pebble gravel it is necessary to use the round, washed type having a 15-30 mm size distribution, laiddray on a synthetic, non fabric, rot proof felt filtering layer. To determine the quantity of pebble gravel paving slabsto be laid, it is advisable to adopt the values indicated in the following table.

POLYFOAMUp to 50 65 75 80 100Thickness / mm

Required gravel layer depth 50 65 65 70 80

Required paving thickness Min. 40 50 50 SS 6S

DRAINAGEWith the normal gravel-topped specification, water percolates down through the grave, over and between theinsulation boards, until it reached the waterproofing membrane where it then drains off to roof outlets. On terracedecks, water will drain from the top surface of the terrace and POLYFOAM and from the roof membrane. Thedraining outlet should, therefore, have a connection at the membrane level, and at the top terrace and POLYFOAMtop surface levels. The roof slab should be sloped towards the drainage outlet. Waterproofing membrane should beproperly installed around the drainage opening so that water drains off from the waterproofing membrane to theroof outlet.

ROOF DRAINAGE

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FLOOR INSULATIONEven at the depth of 3-4 meters, the soil temperature can reach 33°C specially in Middle East. Therefore floorinsulation is very important to reduce the flow of heat through the floor to air conditioned building and this willconserve the energyPOLYFOAM (HD) has the special variety Forparticularly For floor insulation with;

Low thermal conductivity

High compressive strengthHigh resistance to water absorption and moisture penetration

POLYFOAM (HD) boards can beused as a working slab

1. Floor finish

2. Concrete screed3. Concrete slab

4. Roof membrane (if required)

5. POLYFOAM layer

6. Well compacted soil

POLYFOAM (HD) can be laid over theconcrete slab also1. Floor finish

2. Concrete screed3. Vapour barrier

4. POLYFOAM layer5. Roof membrane (if required)6. Concrete slab

7. Well compacted soil

APPLICATIONSINTERIOR WALL INSULATIONINTERIOR THERMAL INSULATION OF ADVANTAGE FOR THE FOLLOWING:

* Buildingwith special exterior finish

* Building with intermittent airconditioning

* Insulation for existing buildings

For the internal lining POLYFOAM can be used either with the help of adhesives or by mechanical fasteners.

Internal lining can be covered either by gypsum plaster boards or by wire mesh fixed with fastener and normal plaster.

CAVITY WALL INSULATIONCavity wall insulation is of advantage where an exterior brick finish is required, and for both periodically andpermanently airconditioned buildings.

Structural Wall

POLYFOAM

Mesh & Normal

Plaster or Gypsum plasterboard

Interior Plaster

Structural wall (usually bricks).The wall should be smooth and clean

POLYFOAMOuter brick wall and inner wall are connectedwith wall ties or bonded along the board jointswith a suitable adhesive

Wall ties

Concrete slab

'TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONSPROPERTIESIhe properties ofPOLYFOAM on page (13) are average figures obtained by ASTM & DINtest procedures.

1. THERMAL CONDUCTIVITYDue to its homogeneous structure and high resistance to water & vapour diffUSion, the change in the cell gascomposition is retarded by the above construction, thus aging phenomenon is slowed down tremendously. Thisleads to a stable, long term, low thermal conductivity of 0.03 W / mOKat 40°C mean temperature.

Relation of thermal conductivity against temperature,

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2. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH

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111ecompressive strength of thermal insulation materials is determined by short term standard test methods. Thedata given in the table refer to a deflection of 10% or yield value within 10% deflection. For structural applicationsinvolving continuous high compressive load, not uniform loads of high temperature, while designing, an adequatesafety factor in design stress levels should be provided to minim.ize deformation with time. These values arereduced at higher temperatures but the mechanical properties are not affected adversely at lower temperaturesdown to -40°C

3. FIRE BEHAVIOURPOLYFOAM SUPER extruded polysterene panels contains a flame retardant material, it is classified as B2 buildingmaterial when tested in accordance with DIN 4102.

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TECHNICALSPECIFICATIONS

4. RESISTANCE TO WATER AND VAPOUR PENETRATIONPOLYFOAM absorbs negligible amounts ofwater because of its structure which consist of small size closed cellsand outer foam. skin of denser material on both sides.Therefore POLYFOAM will remain dry in the high relativehumidity and high ambient temperatures of the Middle East

S. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE'POLYFOAM is stable and has good resistance to acids basis, cold bitumen, silicon oil. But is unstable to tars,organic solvents, hydrocarbon gasoline and oil based paints.

6. CUTTING AND FIXINGPOLYFOAM can be easily cut with wood working tools and can also be cut by hot wire and can be bonded withsuitable hot bitumen and with special adhesive suitable for polysterene foams.

7. STORAGE AND HANDLINGPOLYFOAM should be stored in a clean flat area and kept away from open flames and other sources of ignition.When longer outdoor storage is forces, boards must be protected from ultra violet light by covering with brightlycollored plastic sheets properly anchored down against 'wind effect

SPECIAL PRODUCTS

BLOCK INSERT (MOULDED INSULATION INSERT)POLYFOAM Block inserts are a special product, coming with a special shape for insulating cement blockbricks. These insulated cement blocks can accommodate many walls in a home. The cores are filled withinsulation (except for those cells required structural steel reinforcing and concrete inhll), which raises theaverage wall R value. The better concrete masonry units reduce the area of connecting webs as much aspossible.

111ehollow cores of cement blocks can be accommodated with POLYFOAM Block In ert.

With this pre-insulated block bricks, the building construction is simple, just staking the blocks. There is noneed of insulating the wall separately.

Block Inserts basically coming with Extruded or Expanded Polystyrene insulations. Based on the properties ofeach insulation material, block inserts can be selected.

DIMENSIONS (L x W x T) (rnm)400x200x75400x200x60

SPECIFICATIONS OFPOLYFOAM

POLYFOAM POLYFOAM POLYFOAM POLYFOAMPROPERTY STANDARD UNIT Norma1(ND) Super(ND) Norma1(HD) Super(HD)

Fire Retardant Fire Retardant

Density range DIN 53420 Kg/ml 32-35 32-35 38-45 38-45ASTMD 1622 Lb/&J 2-2.2 2.4-2.8 2.4-2.8 2.4-2.8

Thermal Conductivity at 10°C (50°F) DIN 52612Mean temparature of test DIN 52616 W/m.ok 0.Q28 0.Q28 0.027 - 0.026 0.027 - 0.026

Mean temperature 23.9°C (7SOF) ASTM C 177-97 or Btu-ln/Ft'hOF 0.20 0.20 0.19-0.18 0.19-0.18ASTM C 518-98

Compressive strength at 10%deflection DIN 53421 kPa 300 300 500 -700 500-700ASTMD 1621-95 psi 43 43 70- 100 70·100

Water absorption by submersion DIN 53428 %byVol 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2ASTM D 2842 % by Vol ,,-I ,,-I < 1 < I

(±I%by 1'01. precision)

Water vapour diffusion resistance factor ~l OJ 52165 !--l 100·200 100·200 150·220 150-220

"Vater vapour permeability ASTME96·00 perm· inch 0.4·0.6 0.4·0.6 0.6·0.4 0.6·0.4

20kPa,80nC

Heat stability / compressive creeptype 2.8 psi

DIN 18164 176°F WD WD WD WD40kPa70"C WS WS WS WS

Type5.6 psi, 158°F

Linear coefficient of thermal "C 70x 10.6 70 x 106 70x 10'(' 70x 10.6(1pansion and contractJ~l1 DIN 52328 of 39 x 106 39 x to 6 39 x 106 39 X 106

Heat soaking conditionIrreversible dimensional variation(Result of laboratory test with % <0.2 <0.2 < 0.2 < 0.2temperature changes up to 60°C (140°F)

Fire Classification 011 4102 (BuJding BI B2 BI B2Material class)

Underwrites Laboratory (UL)classification according to ASTM-E 84 Flame spreadstandard test method for surface smoke developed 5 5 5 5bu.rnin~ characteristics ofbuiJding for max. 4 pcf 165 165 165 165materia s under designation density and 4" maxASTM C 578·95 thickness

POLYFOAM POLYFO~ POLYFOAM POLYFO~APPLICATIO Norma1(ND) S~ Norma1(HD) S~FiR t Fire tDCIUity

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Concrete Flat Roofs & Steep Roofs ./ ./

Metal Roofs ./ ./

Exterior Walls ./ ./

CavityWalJs ./ ./

Floors ./ ./

Cold Store Floors ./ ./

Cold Store Walls ./ ./

Ice Ranks ./ ./

Packing Decks ./ ./

Airport Runways & 'Transport Routes ./ ./

Sandwich Panel & Concrete Precast ./ ./

DIMENSION OF POLYFOAM

Length (mm) 1250 to 3500

Width (mrn) 600

Thickness (mrn) -r- 10 to roo. -.;:

N. B.:Thicknesses more that 100 rnm can be arranged on special request.

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