Masonry Block Insulation Inserts

Korfilinserts are individually molded of expandable polystyrene and designed to fit standard two 2 core masonry units of 6 8 10 and 12 inch widths for use in both single wythe and cavity wall construction.

Masonry block insulation inserts.

Available in both full and half heights and in full range of spec brik color blends. Korfil inserts are individually molded of expandable polystyrene and designed to fit standard two 2 core masonry units of 6 8 10 and 12 inch widths for use in both single wythe and cavity wall construction. Insulation r value does not deteriorate with moisture or aging. Westbrook concrete block produces pre insulated units with korfil or icon cmu insulation.

Inserts are placed in the cores of the block at the block plant. Internal insulation inserts allow double exposed masonry for durability. Korfil block insulation description basic use. Inserts are preinstalled at the block plant prior to delivery on the job site.

Korfil block insulation inserts for concrete masonry units. These two types of insulation are cost competitive with both polystyrene beads and pumped in place cellular foam but offer several additional advantages. By placing inserts in blocks there is a significant improvement in the thermal efficiency of masonry walls. Core fill 500 masonry foam insulation core fill 500 is america s leading foam insulation for concrete block precast concrete and hollow cavity brick walls.

Each masonry wall design has different advantages and limitations with regard. Utilizing the inserts in the block significantly improves the thermal efficiency of masonry walls. Walls may be fully or partially grouted without removing insulation inserts. The variety of concrete masonry wall constructions provides for a number of insulating strategies including.

The foam is injected under pressure into the empty cores of masonry walls. Interior insulation insulated cavities insulation inserts foamed in place insulation granular fills in block core spaces and exterior insulation systems. Eliminate the need for on site labor to insulate masonry walls. Typical r values are typically up 5 times greater than that of conventional masonry of comparable density.

Since the insulation inserts are installed in the concrete masonry unit at the factory the hi r wall system reduces job site labor costs that are commonly seen with other types of cmu insulation materials. Also the factory installed inserts do not affect the handling of the block on site and require no additional labor. Specifications for korfil and icon insulated concrete masonry units and the korfil hi r wall system 1. Core fill 500 is a non expanding aminoplast foam that looks like white shaving cream.

Korfil inserts are individually molded of expandable polystyrene and designed to fit standard two 2 core masonry units of 6 8 10 and 12 inch widths for use in both single wythe and cavity wall construction. Inserts are preinstalled at the block plant prior to delivery on the job site.