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FOR EXTERNAL THERMAL INSULATION COMPOSITE SYSTEMS ATLAS
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| Finishing profiles are design to protect and provide extension joints in special spots of the insulated façade. They are used in the following thermal insulation systems: ATLAS and ATLAS ROKER (External Thermal Insulation Composite System - ETICS), and ATLAS STOPTER, ATLAS STOPTER K-10 and ATLAS HOTER. The main objectives of finishing profiles (depending on their type) include:
- reinforce corners of insulated facades and any types of edges of concrete and ferroconcrete elements e.g. repaired in ATLAS BETONER system,
- ensure effective rainwater removal from façade surfaces or other vertical structural elements,
- separate façade elements that may differ in respect of transferred load or properties, e.g. thermal expansion,
- transfer construction expansion joints of the building on the thermal insulation system layers,
- provide appealing look to edges. |
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Finishing profiles are made of high-quality PVC granulate (no cadmium). They are characterised by long-term durability, resistance to weather, aggressive influence of polluted environment and other construction materials, ageing and UV radiation. Owing to hard and highly elastic PVC, profile are resistant to mechanical damages in transport, storage and use. Thermal expansion of profiles and thermal insulation materials is similar, which eliminates the risk of plaster damage. Profile are easy to fix and enable to save ca. 15% time in reveal processing. Each profile has a 10 cm wide reinforcing mesh made of glass fibre, which additionally reinforces the area along the edges. The profile and the mesh are bound by welding in high frequency, making the combination much more durable and resistant than any methods used so far. Owing to acrylic bath, the mesh is protected from alkali environment. Finishing profiles are available in white colour (RAL 9010), whereas profile elements made by coextrusion are grey. Profiles can be covered with acrylic or silicone façade paint e.g. ATLAS ARKOL E or ATLAS ARKOL N.
Note: it is not recommended to use agents containing chlorine to clean profiles. Fix profiles in temperature above 5°C. In lower temperatures (from 5°C to 15°C), take into account lower elasticity. Cut profiles to fit desired size using shears for PVC boards. Combine perpendicular sections by cutting the ends at the angle less than 45° and filling in the space with a silicone filler. |
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General principles of finishing profile fixing
Finishing profiles are applied after fixing the thermal insulation layer, before or during preparation of the reinforced layer of the system. Along the edge on which the profile is to be fixed, apply the adhesive for mesh setting e.g. ATLAS STOPTER K-20, ATLAS HOTER U or ATLAS ROKER W-20. Put the profile against the edge, setting in its reinforcing mesh in the fresh mortar so that the mesh is not visible. When the adhesive dries, begin preparation of the reinforced layer of the system on the whole façade surface. The reinforcing mesh should completely cover the finishing profile mesh.
Protective profiles
Drip profile
Drip profiles are fixed on horizontal edges of window and door reveals, and other façade cavities. They are also applied on lower edges of balcony slabs; the mesh is set in the finishing layer e.g. ATLAS ENDER in ATLAS BETONER repair system. It is also fixed on the lower edge of the thermal insulation if the skirting board cannot be used e.g. thermal insulation boards are thicker than the largest available board size. They ensure mainly correct removal of water flowing down the vertical façade surfaces. Therefore, they eliminate the risk of stains and plaster damage. The profiles also protect the edge from mechanical damage.
Corner profile
Corner profiles are fixed on various edges exposed to mechanical damage during utilisation e.g. in door and window reveals, quoins, etc. Mechanical harm does not result in permanent damage of the edge owing to the elasticity of the material.
Expansion joint profiles
Window profile
Window profiles is fixed between window or door frame woodwork and finishing layers of the thermal insulation system. They are available in two widths: 6 and 9 mm. The window profile has a polyurethane tape that eliminates plaster cracks and damages resulting from thermal expansion of reveals and plaster. Moreover, it facilitates arrangement and control of plaster thickness and, during work, protects woodwork from dirt; protective foil can be quickly and easily adhered to profile “flap” and then quickly removed after work conclusion by breaking off the flap with used foil. The window profile protects the space between the casing and plaster from humidity, dirt, microorganisms and insects, and improves thermal, sound and damp insulation there. It can be used for all types of joinery (wood, PVC, aluminium). Select the type of profile (6 or 9 mm) appropriately to the assumed thickness of the reinforced layer and plaster. On the casing, mark the planned contact line with the plaster coating and then remove the white protective strip on the polyurethane tape and adhere the profile to the casing so that its edge corresponds with the aforementioned line. The profile is always fixed with the “flap” towards the inside of the opening. When the yellow protective strip is removed, adhere appropriately cut foil that protects the joinery in this place of the profile. Fill in the inside of the profile completely with the reinforced layer and thin-layer plaster. Break off the flap with the foil after completed work.
Expansion joint profile
The expansion joint profile is fixed between thermal insulation boards in places where construction expansion joint go through or if the thermal insulation layer needs to be divided. It is available in two versions: straight – expansion joint on the façade plane , and angle - expansion joint in the internal corner. The profile can be used in the expansion gap of 10 to 30 mm width. The profile consists of two parts: hard (PVC-U) – that contacts thermal insulation boards, and soft (PVC-P) – that fills in the space between them. The soft part is made in the coextrusion process; therefore, its combination with the hard part ensures very high durability and resistance. The expansion joint profile ensures permanent tightness (to humidity, dirt, microorganisms and insects) and correct cooperation of adjacent parts of the building and thermal layer arrangement. Tightness of the whole expansion joint depends on correct combination of two successive profiles vertically: the upper one and the lower one. They are combined using a special assembly section attached to every profile. It is made of soft PVC-P and has an adhesive layer (with a protective tape). Adhere the assembly section to the lower end of the upper profile (on the bottom of its soft part) and to the upper end of the lower profile (on the top of the soft part). It is also possible to use overlaps – the upper profile needs to overlap the lower one. To do that, cut off 10 mm sections from the hard part of the profile so that the overlap is made only of the soft parts. To obtain perfectly straight run of combined profiles, apply attached plugs that, during fixing, are to be pressed from the bottom in the sticking out parts “tips” of the upper profile and then the lower profile.
Straight expansion joint profile
Angle expansion joint profile
Note: Before fixing the expansion joint profile, fill in the gap with thermal insulation material e.g. polyurethane or polyethylene expansion joint cord. After profile fixing, protect the gap from dirt resulting from work related to preparation of the reinforced layer or plaster. To do that, put foamed polystyrene strips on it; remove the strips after plastering.
Sill profile
It is fixed under the sill, ensuring appropriate expansion joints between the sill and thermal insulation system layers. The sill profile ensures permanent tightness (to humidity, dirt, microorganisms and insects) and stiffens the sill (owing to appropriately shaped upper profile surface). The sill profile has a polyethylene tape that eliminates plaster cracks and damages resulting from thermal expansion of materials. Moreover, it facilitates application and control of plaster thickness. When fixing the profile, pay special attention to even cutting of thermal insulation boards to opening clearance and horizontal profile fixing. Directly before profile fixing, remove the protective tape from the polyethylene foam strip. |
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| Profile | Length [m] | quantity in packaging [rm/pcs] |
| drip profile | 2.5 | 62.5/25 |
| corner profile | 2.5 | 125.0/50 |
| window profile 6 mm | 2.4 | 48.0/20 |
| window profile 9 mm | 2.4 | 48.0/20 |
| straight expansion joint profile | 2.0 | 50.0/25 |
| angle expansion joint profile | 2.0 | 50.0/25 |
| sill profile | 2.0 | 50.0/25 |
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In storage and transport, protect from deformation; ensure horizontal position, dry and heated conditions (temperature above +5°C). Period of storage in the aforementioned conditions is 18 months from the production date. |
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Finishing profiles and skirting boards supplement thermal insulation systems of external walls:
- ATLAS European Technical Approval ETA 06/0081, CE Certificate of Conformity 1488-CPD-0021,
- ATLAS ROKER European Technical Approval ETA 06/0173,
EC Certificate of Conformity 1488-CPD-0036,
European Technical Approval no. AT-15-2930/2004 by the Building Research Institute
- ATLAS STOPTER K-10 Technical Approval no. AT-15-4947/2004 by the Building Research Institute,
Certificate of Conformity No. ITB-373/W
- ATLAS STOPTER Technical Approval no. AT-15-3662/2004 by the Building Research Institute,
Certificate of Conformity No. ITB-374/W
- ATLAS HOTER Technical Approval no. AT-15-6502/2004 by the Building Research Institute
Certificate of Conformity No. ITB-0882/W. |
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