Masonry Block Insulation Inserts

Eliminate the need for on site labor to insulate masonry walls.

Masonry block insulation inserts.

Inserts are preinstalled at the block plant prior to delivery on the job site. Inserts are preinstalled at the block plant prior to delivery on the job site. Inserts are placed in the cores of the block at the block plant. Korfil block insulation description basic use.

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. In addition to. 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.

The variety of concrete masonry wall constructions provides for a number of insulating strategies including. Specifications for korfil and icon insulated concrete masonry units and the korfil hi r wall system 1. 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. Available in both full and half heights and in full range of spec brik color blends.

Also the factory installed inserts do not affect the handling of the block on site and require no additional labor. 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. Core fill 500 is a non expanding aminoplast foam that looks like white shaving cream. Description in writing specifications please select as applicable the products shown in brackets insulation shall be korfil block insulation korfil hi r insulation icon universal inserts as produced by concrete block insulating.

Korfil block insulation inserts for concrete masonry units. Insulation r value does not deteriorate with moisture or aging. Typical r values are typically up 5 times greater than that of conventional masonry of comparable density. Internal insulation inserts allow double exposed masonry for durability.

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. Westbrook concrete block produces pre insulated units with korfil or icon cmu insulation. Walls may be fully or partially grouted without removing insulation inserts.

Interior insulation insulated cavities insulation inserts foamed in place insulation granular fills in block core spaces and exterior insulation systems. 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.