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Diathonite®
the cork plaster
Diathonite section
Clay (enlargement 200%)
l = 0,045
Natural premix
Diathonite® is a thoroughly natural premix made with cork,
clay, diatomeic powders and natural additives that are combi-
ned with hydraulic lime NHL 3.5, to produce a dehumidifying
and sound-absorbing thermal mortar ideal for external ther-
mal insulation on outside walls (even when there is a lot of
humidity), soundproofing on partition walls between separate
housing units, and corrective actions for sound absorption in
internal environments.
2010
2008
2010
Type of masonry
70% of the money spent on energy in a one-family building
- Thermal block 25 cm (700 kg/mc) - λ 0,26 W/mK
7 8 6 7,5
derives from the heating system. Good thermal insulation
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm is able to ensure 80-90% saving on heating costs.
- Thermal block 30 cm (700 kg/mc) - λ 0,26 W/mK Given that the amount spent on proper thermal insulation of
6,5 7,5 5,5 6,5
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm
- Thermal block 35 cm (700 kg/mc) - λ 0,26 W/mK
a one-family building approximately amounts to 6.000,00
5,5 6,5 4,5 6 euros per body, it can be inferred that:
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm
- Thermal block 25 cm (700 kg/mc) -λ 0,18 W/mK
5 6,5 4 5
• Yearly saving on average heating costs will be 800,00
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm euros
- Thermal block 30 cm (700 kg/mc) - λ 0,18 W/mK
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm
4 5 3 4 • Payback time will be:
- Thermal block 35 cm (700 kg/mc) -λ 0,18 W/mK
7.5 years (without calculating the increases in fuel
3 4 2 3
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm costs).
- Solid brick 40 cm (1600 kg/mc) Source: Casa Clima
8,5 9,5 7,5 9
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm
- Tuff 40 cm (1500 kg/mc)
8,5 9,5 7,5 9
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm
- Mixed masonry 60 cm (1600 kg/mc)
9 10 8,5 9,5
- Internal gypsum and lime plaster 1,5 cm
Correction of heat bridges
Just 3 more cm of Diathonite® Evolution applied to the heat bridges (concrete 25 cm separators and
pillars) are enough to carry out a correction able to meet the parameters required by the Thermal
Standard.
Technical solution
To correct a heat bridge made up of con-
crete pillars and to comply with Thermal
Standard 311, the thickness of the thermal
insulator needs to be increased. The solu-
tion devised by Diasen® with Diathonite®
Evolution consists in providing for a groove
between pillar and curtain element (mini-
mum 3 cm) in the designing stage.
This allows to achieve the 7 cm insulation needed for thermal correction in pillars and
separators, thus preventing any difficult-to-solve building problems in operating condi-
tions.
Several coats of Diathonite®Evolution can be applied until a thickness higher than 10 cm
is achieved.
To improve the pillar adhesion of Diathonite®Evolution we recommend using Aquabond,
a primer that is able to make the surface rough and solve the problems created by rele-
ase agents, consequently ensuring good plaster adherence.
Time lag
According to the Thermal Standard, external walls are required to have a minimum surface mass of
230 Kg/m2.
The aim is to improve the masonry’s insulation from the heat, thus reducing the costs of climate con-
trol in summer.
Single-block 30 cm masonry with 4 cm of Diathonite® outside achieves a time lag amounting to
12 hours and 5 minutes. This gives the wall enough time to release the heat during the night.
16°C
Mass Thickness
Insulation layer in Diathonite Evolution Kg/m2 Time lag
(Kg/m3) (cm)
Plaster or mortar or cement and sand 1400 1,50
Thermal brick 700 30,00 250 12h 05'
Diathonite Evolution 360 4,00
Thermohygrometry
Thermal Standard 311 does not allow any surface condensation and sets a maximum interstitial con-
densation value below which humidity is considered as disposable by the structure (500 gr/m2).
Hygrometric lung
Diathonite® Evolution is a “hygrometric lung”, being a highly transpiring and air-permeable material (m = 5) able to absorb and release
water vapour (0,35 kg per m2 in half an hour) with positive results on the building microclimate (hygroscopicity).
Such characteristics are due to the hollowness of the material and allow to positively affect the healthiness of the environment as well
as the microclimate inside the house.
The thermohygrometric analysis of an external wall insulated with Diathonite does not produce
any condensation and consequently complies with the provisions of the Thermal Standard, ensu-
ring excellent comfort in the house and very good air quality inside the building.
18,97
INT.
Est. Ure 68,4%
EST.
µ=5
2195 2,06
1404
Analysis of thermal masonry 30 cm
with Diathonite Evolution 4 cm
Soundproofing
The high sound-absorbing capacity and the remarkable mass (compared to the mass of an ordinary
soundproofing panel) make Diathonite® Premix ideal to build single-block division walls between
separate housing units, ensuring an alternative solution (certified in operating conditions) that is
much easier than a cavity wall.
Diathonite
Soundproofing of partition walls
between separate housing units:
Results of the sound tests performed by a qualified sound engineer Masonry block
in operating conditions*
Materials Thickness Soundproofing capacity
Diathonite® cm 2
Masonry** cm 25 R'w = 51 dB
Diathonite® cm 2 Diathonite
Solutions compliant with Italian law 447/95 and DPCM 5.12.97 specify the following values for residential buildings:
R'w ≥ 50 dB in partition wall and D2m,nT,w ≥ 40 dB in façade. In order to have further technical specifications or
our certificates, please contact DiaSen®’s Technical Office.
* Vibration and Acoustic Engineering Office, Engineer Fabrizio Gamberini, expert in environmental acoustics
Law 447/95 Province of Bologna, Italy
Thermal brick 25 cm
** Masonry with weight 900 Kg/m3
Sound-absorbing
The multitude of pits and hollow spaces gives Diathonite® Premix a Coefficient of
Frequency (Hz)
sound-absorption coefficient that is twice the coefficient of an ordi- sound absorption (α)
100 0,19
nary plaster. It is able to effectively absorb sound waves, preventing 125 0,16
any reverberation problems and improving the sound characteristics 160 0,08
200 0,33
of the buildings. 250 0,28
315 0,43
400 0,51
Sound-absorption certificate No. UR 990904 doc. 500 0,63
dated 10.09.99 - measurement of reverberation 630 0,75
times in reverberating chamber according to
Standard ISO 354 (1985) carried out at the Elica 800 0,76
Spa (Fabriano, Italy) laboratory. 1000 0,74
1250 0,75
1600 0,69
2000 0,66
2500 0,66
3150 0,68
4000 0,71
The table on the left shows the absorption as
related to different sound frequencies. 5000 0,66
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