Ecological insulation system for the upper floor ceiling
Stampio is the wood-fibre-based system solution for simple, effective upper storey ceiling insulation - ideal for meeting the GEG upgrade obligation. The system delivers substantial energy savings in existing, non-upgraded buildings, providing a rapid payback. It also increases comfort in rooms below and makes loft spaces with timber-beam construction accessible. Open to diffusion, largely free of thermal bridges and with fire-retardant properties, Stampio offers physical security and lasting benefits for existing buildings.
- Efficient insulation system to meet GEG's upgrade obligation
- Improved living comfort thanks to timber construction that protects against heat, cold and noise
- Significantly lower heating costs in older, non-renovated buildings, low investment costs, rapid payback
System details
Stampio offers more than energy savings: comfort under the roof
The Stampio insulation system can significantly improve living comfort in rooms below the ceiling on the upper storey. When roofs are not insulated, these rooms are often exposed to considerable temperature fluctuations - extreme cold in winter and high heat in summer. This is often compounded by aircraft noise. Stampio offers effective protection against these influences. Wood-fibre insulation can reduce overheating in rooms by up to 65%. At the same time, its high heat-storage capacity means that rooms stay warm for longer and don't cool down too quickly. It also significantly improves sound insulation. But the attic itself also benefits: in open timber-beam constructions, the attic can now be used as storage space, because the Stampio insulation system is accessible.
- Efficient thermal protection for lower energy costs and more pleasant rooms under the ceiling on the upper floor
- Significantly improved sound insulation for quieter, more comfortable living
- Creating accessible attics for extra storage space
Also in the system: the absence of thermal bridges, protection against damp and a fire-retardant effect
The Stampio insulation system, made entirely of wood and wood fibres, is open to diffusion and sorption and has virtually no thermal bridges - making it extremely safe from a building physics point of view, and more stable than many comparable solutions. Any moisture that may seep in can be systematically dried out, and it also significantly improves the fire protection of the upper ceiling of older buildings: fires often start in the lower part of the facade, enter the attic through the facade and set fire to the roof structure there. Stampio effectively hinders the penetration of fire into the living space below, or even prevents it.
- Virtually thermal bridge-free construction for optimum insulation performance
- Open to diffusion and moisture regulation for safe building physics
- Improved structural fire protection of the upper storey ceiling for greater safety in older buildings
Easy, quick and efficient to implement
Stampio consists of a few manageable components that require virtually no storage space on site: the pressure-resistant Stamp insulating base and the Thermofibre blown-in wood fibre insulation, both made from PEFC-certified wood from sustainably managed forests. The system is completed by 4 x 6 cm load-bearing battens, which provide a secure base for wood-based panels or terracotta as a new floor covering. At the end of its long service life, the system can be dismantled and recycled. Installation is not only quiet, clean and dust-free, but also quick and easy, even for the most demanding existing ceilings.
- Time-saving, clean and dust-free application without costly preparatory work
- Simple handling thanks to a well thought-out system - ideal for plasterers too
- Seamless insulation thanks to the precise blowing in of wood fibres
Efficient planning and implementation thanks to comprehensive support
Stampio is the effective solution for insulating upper storey ceilings - and Gutex makes planning and installation as easy as possible: the tender texts make planning easier and form the basis for professional installation. Specialist partners who have not yet completed certification training for Thermofibre blowing can be trained on site - or use a network of trained companies. In addition, the Gutex Application Technology Department and Field Service are on hand with practical advice - for optimum insulation results and happy building owners.
- Tender texts for simple, precise project planning
- On-site training or network support for installing Thermofibre blown-in wood-fibre insulation
- Practical advice from Gutex's application technicians and field service
The Stampio insulation system consists of a thermal bridge-free framework that can be easily installed on almost any existing ceiling. The heart of the system are the pressure-resistant Stamp insulation legs, which are aligned parallel and in line with the existing ceiling. Thanks to their precise groove profile, they neatly receive the support battens mounted in parallel. A floor covering made of wood-based panels or terracotta is fixed to these support battens. Thermofibre wood fibre insulation is placed seamlessly between the existing ceiling and the floor covering.
- Structure of the Stampio insulation system (from bottom to top)
- Vapour barrier
- Stamp insulating base
- Thermofibre Blown-in wood fibre insulation
- Support battens 4 x 6 cm
- New flooring (wood composite panels or clay)
Installing the Stampio insulation system: simple, dust-free and silent
General comments
- The load-bearing capacity of the substrate must be at least 100 kg/m².
- The new floor covering should be as open to diffusion as possible, e.g. floorboards or ESB panels (take building physics into account).
- The floor structure is designed solely for use as an accumulation and storage surface.
- The maximum load of a Stamp insulating foot is 1.5 kN.
Checking building physics and air tightness
If necessary, a moisture barrier or vapour barrier should be fitted to the existing ceiling.
Fit the Stamp insulating feet (groove facing upwards)
On concrete ceilings
- Position the insulating feet at a maximum distance of 70 cm in both directions (at least 4 per square metre).
- At openings and penetrations, place the insulating feet directly on the edge.
On wooden beam ceilings
- Place insulating feet at a maximum distance of 70 cm in both axes, always above the joists (at least 4 per square metre).
- At openings and penetrations, position the insulating feet directly on the edge above the load-bearing beams.
- If the distance between the beams is greater than 70 cm, the lathing is placed perpendicular to the joisting.
Install the support battens (4 x 6 cm)
Place the support battens in the groove of the insulating feet. Fix if necessary. Two insulating feet are required for the batten joints.
Laying and fixing the floor covering
- Minimum thickness at 70 cm centres: panels 18 mm, sheet piling 30 mm.
- Floor coverings are fixed with screws or staples in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Insulating with Thermofibre
- The closed cavity between the existing ceiling and the floor covering is progressively filled with blown-in wood fibre insulation (maximum filling depth: 6 m).
- Two alternatives for filling the residual cavity:
- Avoid the last row of panels on the edge, pass the pipe through and fill the remaining cavity as you go along.
- Alternatively, close the last row of panels and fill the remaining closed cavity with blow-in openings (maximum filling depth in both cases: 6 m).
Gutex Thermofibre - Technical data
System components
Wood-fibre insulation of the upper storey ceiling is a sustainable and effective first step towards improving the energy efficiency of older buildings, a measure that timber builders and plasterers can implement quickly and easily: dust-free, clean and quiet.
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