Orbry Insulation commonly known as just tile backer boards, Orbry Boards can also be used as a dry-lining insulation for solid walls or as an insulation layer on floors with un-insulated screed.
Orbry Boards are reinforced with glass fibre while the top coat on both sides of the board is made of polymer-modified cement.
Orbry recommends using 20mm thick Orbry Boards for solid wall insulation. The thicker the board, the better the insulation. Although 50mm thick boards are available, the additional thickness may mean that the boards would take up too much space.
BENEFITS OF ORBRY INSULATION BOARDS
Orbry Boards can be fixed to solid walls using one of three different methods.
Orbry Boards prevent heat loss through the use of an insulating layer helps to reduce heating bills.
Orbry Boards have a compressive strength of 3.5Mpa, or 35 Tonnes per square metre. Please note, Orbry boards cannot span joists unsupported.
Inherently waterproof, Orbry Insulation Boards act as a vapour control barrier.
The durable boards are able to withstand the pressures of freezing and thaw cycles in the colder months of winter.
Orbry Boards provide a perfect background for tiling upon, act as an insulator / dry lining, and work to provide waterproof protection.
This method is suitable when the walls are flat and true.
Spread a rapid setting, flexible, cement-based C2 category tile adhesive evenly onto the wall. Put the board on the wall and press firmly into position before adjusting with a spirit level to ensure that it’s flat and level. Try to avoid having any air gaps between the Orbry Board and the wall to eliminate the chance of interstitial condensation. Need Help feel free to contact us Here or pop in and see one of our specialists
This method is ideal when the walls are uneven.
First, use a masonry drill at approximately 600mm centres. Then, apply dabs of adhesive to the back of the board where the drill holes are located. The thickness of the adhesive shouldn’t exceed 30mm and the dabs should be a minimum diameter of 120mm. Put the board up to the wall and press firmly into position before adjusting with a level to ensure it’s both flat and level. Allow the adhesive to dry and then drill through the existing holes to the depth of the Orbry Spanker Dowel. Insert the dowel / fixing pin and hammer into place. The Orbry Spanker Dowel must penetrate the weight-bearing surface by a minimum of 35mm.
Fix vertical studs at 600mm centres. All board edges must be supported with noggins. Fix the boards with Orbry Stainless Steel Screws.
For information on how Orbry Boards can be installed on top of uninsulated screeds, please read our recent case study. The boards are the perfect solution for helping heat stay trapped within an otherwise cold floor (like in kitchens or conservatories).
