G-Brick-Eco
Biobased structural insulation
Innovation details
Benefits / Impacts
- G-Brick-Eco panels are load bearing and thermally insulated building wall elements allowing for very short construction times both in renovation and new built.
- Suitable for diffusion-closed construction systems.
- Easy handling on site.
- Fire resistance for low- and midrise buildings.
- The mechanical resistance is enhanced by vertical ribs rigidly connecting both plywood surfaces
- When compared to competing products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), G-Brick-Eco is much more cost, energy and resource efficient"
Images
G-Brick-Eco on construction site
G-Brick-Eco on site
Technical Features
Next steps, R&D needs
Potential improvements can be made by increasing the efficiency of the production process especially regarding the 2-steps of gluing ribs and insulation into the panel. Next steps :
1) Process optimization,
2) Ribs adhesion process,
3) Automation of the production process.
Partners
VTT, Finland SOPREMA, France Tecnalia, Spain
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