Thermal refurbishment

Austrotherm: a specialist in the thermal refurbishment of buildings

Thermal refurbishment is an important step towards lower energy costs and lower emissions (CO2): a well-executed refurbishment of an old, uninsulated or poorly insulated building can cut heating (and cooling) costs by up to 85%! It benefits not only the owner's wallet, the comfort of the building, the climate and the environment — it is also an important stimulus for the whole construction industry. Targeted refurbishment is the ideal way to counter ever-rising world energy prices and to reduce dependence on energy suppliers in times of global economic (and especially energy) crises.

The AUSTROTHERM brand has become a symbol of quality insulation. This specialist, known and recognised across Europe, also developed the grey EPS insulation boards enriched with graphite (Austrotherm EPS PLUS), which insulate about 20% better than classic white EPS and give any building — residential, commercial or industrial — high-quality thermal protection. They keep the walls and other parts of the building warm in winter and in summer reduce, or even eliminate, the need for air conditioning.

Up to 85% lower energy costs!

A showcase of good refurbishment comes from Austria, where Austrotherm GmbH, the "mother" of all companies in our group, has operated successfully for decades. In the small town of Weiz a retirement home was refurbished with our products: thermal bridges were eliminated, and our graphite EPS boards from the Austrotherm EPS PLUS range were used on 1,300 m² of facade, on the slab above the basement and on the top floor slab. The result is sensational: the passive house standard was reached, with energy costs 85% lower than before the works! How much more pleasant the climate is now for the elderly residents goes without saying. All thanks to the high quality of products bearing the AUSTROTHERM name.