PNP XPS — European thermal insulation standards
Modern production in Hungary.
World-class products for Europe
About
Our company manufactures modern energy-efficient thermal insulation materials made of extruded polystyrene foam under the PNP brand. We create innovative solutions to improve energy efficiency and extend the service life of facilities in all sectors of the construction industry.
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Warehouse in Hungary
55,000 м3
Warehouse in Moldova
65,000 м3
We work with
2023
Why XPS?
PNP XPS combines energy efficiency,
durability and environmental safety
Low thermal conductivity
The consistently low thermal conductivity of PNP XPS ensures consistently high thermal insulation performance throughout the entire service life of the structure, regardless of operating conditions.
Durability
PNP XPS has a service life of over 50 years, ensuring long-term performance and reliability.
Safety
We manufacture PNP XPS using modern equipment and advanced technologies that do not contain HCFCs.
Moisture resistance
The closed cell structure of PNP XPS does not absorb water and retains all its declared properties throughout the entire service life of the building, even in direct, prolonged contact with water.
Environmental friendliness
We manufacture PNP XPS using modern equipment and advanced technologies that do not contain HCFCs.
Biological resistance
PNP XPS does not provide a breeding ground for bacteria, mould or other harmful microorganisms, ensuring the safety and durability of the equipment as a whole.
Areas of application
Product catalogue
XPS 150 - Non-Load Bearing & Cavity Thermal Insulation
Balconies and loggias / Walls and facades / Roofs / Plinths / Apartments
A universal, smooth-surfaced board optimized for thermal protection in areas without significant compressive stress. Applications include cavity walls, plinths, roofs, balconies, and loggias where direct plaster adhesion is not required.
More detailsXPS 150 MG - Mechanical Keying for Facades’ Thermal Insulation
Balconies and loggias / Walls and facades / Roofs / Plinths / Apartments
Features a milled, rough surface with grooves designed to create a mechanical lock with mortars. This physical texture significantly improves the stability of plaster and render layers in ETICS applications.
More detailsXPS 150 W X-Grip - Superior Adhesion Thermal Insulation for any Finishes
Balconies and loggias / Walls and facades / Roofs / Plinths / Apartments
Manufactured with a specialized waffled surface pattern maximizing surface area, providing extreme adhesion strength for ETICS systems and tile adhesives and heavy renders, ensuring a secure bond for demanding wall finishes, combined with a special product formula to minimise structural weight.
More detailsXPS 200 - Standard Load & Joint Filling Thermal Insulation
Balconies and loggias / Walls and facades / Roofs / Plinths / Apartments
A versatile board offering moderate compressive strength. Suitable for insulating plinths, walls, and roofs, as well as flooring applications subject to standard foot traffic. Its rigidity allows for use as a durable expansion joint filler.
More detailsXPS 200 MG - Reinforced Mechanical Grip Thermal Insulation
Balconies and loggias / Walls and facades / Roofs / Plinths / Apartments
Combines moderate density with a milled, grooved surface. The mechanical keying provided by the grooves ensures robust retention of plaster, offering enhanced impact resistance for exterior facade systems.
More detailsXPS 200 W - High-Bond Substrate Thermal Insulation
Balconies and loggias / Walls and facades / Roofs / Plinths / Apartments
Features a waffled surface texture on a denser board. Designed for applications requiring exceptional adhesive tensile strength, making it the preferred substrate for heavier tiling or stone cladding systems on insulated walls.
More detailsWe create technological products
with care for the planet
Ecology and sustainability
The environmental friendliness of PNP XPS is confirmed by Eco Platform certification at all stages of the life cycle — from raw material production to building disposal, which guarantees minimal impact on the environment
Quality and certification
Our management system is based on management involvement and staff motivation, which allows us to improve product quality and minimise risks to supply stability
Innovative technologies
PNP presents Light XPS technology — a new generation of thermal insulation that is 20% lighter and requires 20% less raw materials without compromising strength, simplifying installation and reducing carbon footprint.
Common solutions
FOUNDATIONS AND BURIED STRUCTURES
This system is ideal for waterproofing foundations and structures in open construction pits, including tight spaces and natural slopes. It is recommended for use in areas with capillary and ground moisture, up to a hydrostatic pressure of 20 meters. Consult specific soil and environmental conditions to ensure optimal performance.
- Drainage membrane
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- PVC rondel
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Geotextile protection layer
- Foundation slab
- Backfilled soil
- PNP XPS insert
SHALLOW FOUNDATION
This system ensures superior thermal insulation for shallow foundations. It shields the foundation from frost, guaranteeing a minimum foundation depth regardless of soil-freezing depth.
- Wall
- Floor
- Sectional waterproofing
- Foundation slab
- Blind area around the house
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Coarse or medium-sized sand
- Separation layer: geotextile
- Undisturbed soil
- Drainage
HEAT-INSULATED SWEDISH SLAB FOUNDATION
A ribbed monolithic slab is formed by pouring concrete into an insulating mold made of PNP XPS boards. It is primarily used in low-height structures on flat ground. Before pouring the reinforced concrete base layer, floor-heating, electrical, water, and sewer lines are installed within the XPS insulation layer.
- Wall
- Floor
- Sectional waterproofing
- Foundation
- Blind area around the house
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Coarse or medium-sized sand
- Separation layer: geotextile
- Undisturbed soil
SLAB-ON-GRADE FLOOR
PNP systems provide optimal solutions for thermal insulation of slab-on-grade floors at ground level and in basements, ensuring high performance even under extreme conditions such as moisture and heavy loads.
- Floor covering
- Cement-sand screed
- Polyethylene film
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Sand and gravel coat
- Geotextile separation layer
- Undisturbed soil
FLOORS ON REINFORCED CONCRETE BASE
PNP XPS is a highly effective solution for insulating floors on reinforced concrete slabs. It performs well under any load and operating conditions. It can be used for thermal insulation of floors in industrial buildings and for intermediate ceilings installed over basements.
- Floor covering
- Cement-sand screed
- Vapor barrier
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Leveling screed
- Reinforced concrete floor slab
FLOORS OF REFRIGERATORS
The energy efficiency of refrigeration equipment depends on the thermotechnical properties and operational lifespan of the thermal insulation materials used in the facility enclosures housing refrigeration units. The primary reason for reduced refrigerator performance is moisture saturation of the thermal insulation layer. Thanks to the PNP XPS floor system's efficient insulation and moisture resistance, the heat transfer lines of the heat pump system can be installed directly beneath the building.
- Floor covering
- Reinforced concrete floor slab with cooling system
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Sand
- Cement-sand screed with heat-emitting piping
- Undisturbed soil
PLINTHS AND BASEMENTS
The PNP XPS thermal insulation system for plinths and ground floors ensures the required microclimate in basements and plinths and significantly reduces heat loss on the premises.
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Basement window
- Basement wall
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Blind area around the house
- Foundation
- Drainage system with a drainage membrane
ETICS PLASTER SYSTEMS
ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) systems provide modern solutions for plaster facades, ensuring excellent thermal performance even with a relatively thin PNP XPS thermal insulation layer. These systems undergo rigorous testing for climate resistance and the adhesive strength of various plaster compound combinations. PNP XPS ETICS systems utilize Waffled (W) or Milled & Grooved (MG) XPS boards with high adhesion properties.
- Wall
- Adhesive compound
- PNP XPS thermal insulation boards with Waffled or Milled & Grooved surface
- Mechanical fasteners
- Basic reinforcing layer with glass mesh
- Plaster primer
- Decoration plaster
FACADE CLINKER TILE SYSTEM
The exterior layer of this system consists of clinker or cut stone tiles, adhered to the base reinforcement layer using mesh. It is recommended to use specialized facade boards with a rough surface for plaster and adhesive application.
- Wall
- Adhesive compound
- Mechanical fasteners
- PNP XPS thermal insulation boards with Waffled or Milled & Grooved surface
- Basic reinforcing layer with glass mesh
- Primer
- Clinker tiles
BRICK LAYER COVERED SYSTEM
A classically elegant wall insulation system with a protective and decorative brick exterior layer. It meets even the most stringent fire safety standards.
- Wall
- Flexible couplings
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Decorative brickwork
- Fasteners
NON-ACCESSIBLE REINFORCED CONCRETE ROOF
For mechanically fixed roofs on reinforced concrete bases, when combined with durable PNP XPS thermal insulation and a PVC membrane waterproofing layer, the roof will reliably withstand pedestrian traffic, setting it apart from solutions using EPS or mineral wool insulation. This system is especially suitable for facilities that house rooftop equipment, such as air conditioners or boiler rooms. The PNP XPS SLOPE slabs facilitate easy installation of sloping water drainage layers.
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Mechanical fasteners
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- PNP XPS SLOPE layer
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Vapour barrier
- Reinforced concrete base
NON-ACCESSIBLE PROFILED ROOFING WITH COMBINED THERMAL INSULATION
This flooring system is designed for industrial, commercial, or agricultural buildings with a pitched roof as the base for an insulation system. The PNP XPS layers provide thermal insulation without heat bridges, with a mineral wool layer serving as an equalizer and fire safety barrier.
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Mechanical fasteners
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- PNP XPS SLOPE layer
- Mineral wool
- Vapour barrier
- Load-bearing profile sheets
NON-ACCESSIBLE PROFILED ROOFING WITH FLAMEPROOF MINERAL WOOL THERMAL INSULATION MATERIAL
The system is designed for non-accessible traditional roofs, where a load-bearing base of profiled roofing supports flameproof wool insulation. It is recommended for roofs with low operational loads and minimal equipment.
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Mechanical fasteners
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- PNP XPS SLOPE layer
- Mineral wool (upper layer)
- Mineral wool (lower layer)
- Vapour barrier
- Load-bearing profile sheets
NON-ACCESSIBLE BALLASTED ROOF
A standard solution for insulating inaccessible roofs of residential buildings without the mechanical fastening of waterproofing. The PNP XPS offers easy installation along with excellent insulation. The PNP XPS SLOPE sloping elements create an incline to ensure proper water drainage.
- Gravel
- Geotextile protection layer
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- PNP XPS SLOPE layer
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Vapour barrier
- Reinforced concrete base
VEHICLE ACCESSED INVERTED ROOFING SYSTEM
This system is used to create slabs for driveways, roofs, and underground garages, and it can support heavy vehicles such as fire trucks. The use of PNP XPS thermal insulation and a PVC membrane waterproofing system enables easy detection of damage to the waterproofing layer through the second PNP XPS layer, which also serves as a clearly visible indicator layer.
- Road pavement
- Base course (crushed rock)
- Drainage profiled membrane with a filter
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- PNP XPS SLOPE layer
- Reinforced concrete base
INVERTED ROOF INSULATION SYSTEM WITH LANDSCAPING
This system can be used to develop pedestrian zones with vegetation or lawns on accessible roofs and stylobates, offering an effective solution to the environmental challenges in urban areas. It reduces dust and harmful gases, helping create a cleaner environment, and manages rainwater runoff, maintaining the natural water cycle through ground evaporation and plant coverage.
- Vegetation layer
- Drainage and storage profiled membrane layer with a filter
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Root barrier
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- XPS PNP SLOPE layer
- Reinforced concrete base
SLOPING SURFACES OF BUILDINGS
The PNP XPS board range includes boards of varying thickness, featuring specially inclined boards at 1.7% (slabs A1 and A2), 3.4% (slabs B1 and B2), and 8.3% (slab B3), designed to create sloped drainage systems on flat roofs.
- Slope-forming layer of PNP XPS SLOPE B1/B2
- Slope-forming layer of PNP XPS SLOPE A1/A2
- Vapor barrier
- Extension of PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Reinforced concrete base
RECONSTRUCTION AND THERMAL INSULATION OF EXISTING ROOFS
This innovative system enables repairs without removing the existing roofing structure, providing a stable roof for roofs that have deteriorated over time and reducing both labor costs and waste disposal expenses. It can be installed independently, using the original base that includes the aged bituminous waterproofing layer and PVC membrane, reducing the risk of cracking and recurring failures common with traditional bituminous materials. It is particularly suitable when the existing thermal insulation still retains its essential properties. To protect the PVC waterproofing, installing walkways along the necessary passage routes is recommended.
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Mechanical fasteners
- Geotextile or fiberglass separation layer
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Reinforced concrete baseExisting waterproofing sealing
- Existing roofing system
- Reinforced concrete base
ACCESSIBLE ROOF WITH ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT
This design is used for roofs that add extra recreational space through open terraces in country houses, providing convenient spots to relax. PNP XPS offers a dependable technical solution using materials that are effective, durable, and eco-friendly. The sturdy PNP XPS thermal insulation layer withstands even the busiest pedestrian traffic. It is also suitable for installing equipment like air conditioners and boilers on the roof.
- Operational covering, board, or tile
- Adjustable supports
- Aluminum joists
- Waterproofing PVC membrane
- Mechanical fasteners
- Separating geotextile or glass fiber fabric
- Slope-forming layer
- PNP XPS Thermal insulation layer
- Vapor barrier layer
- Reinforced concrete base
EXPANSION JOINTS
PNP XPS boards are ideal for use as a sealant in compensation joints, as confirmed by a thorough series of tests examining static, dynamic, and impact loads.
- Interconnected structure section „A.”
- Mechanical fasteners
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Interconnected structure section „B.”
THERMAL-INSULATING INSERTS
Monolithic floor slabs create thermal bridges that compromise the building's thermal insulation, leading to significant heat loss during operation. The PNP system for installing floor slabs within the building envelope uses precisely positioned thermal-insulating inserts made of durable, effective materials. These measures improve the thermotechnical consistency of the structure and help ensure the required heat-transfer resistance. PNP thermal-insulating inserts are widely used in civil construction to ensure optimal thermal uniformity of the building envelope and reduce heat loss through monolithic elements such as floor slabs, balcony slabs, stylobates, and parapets.
- Reinforced concrete lintel
- Lightweight bonding block
- PNP XPS thermal insulation insert
- Reinforced concrete slab
PEDESTRIAN ZONES AND PAVEMENTS
This system is used for creating pavements, pedestrian areas, and courtyards, including the application of anti-icing systems.
- Paving slabs
- Sand-and-cement mixture
- Crushed stone
- Sand
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Sand
- Undisturbed soil
THERMAL INSULATION OF ROAD STRUCTURES ON HEAVING SOILS
A reliable system for road construction on heaving soils. It helps reduce the heave during the structure's freezing. It offers frost resistance without labor-intensive and costly backfill processes. The PNP system decreases the depth of seasonal freezing or completely prevents freezing of the base soil.
- Fine asphalt concrete
- Coarse asphalt concrete
- Crushed stone
- Sand
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Sand
- Geotextile separation layer
- Undisturbed soil
LIGHTWEIGHT EARTH FILLS
Constructing roads, intersections, and bridges on unstable foundations, such as soft soils, presents significant challenges for road crews. These soils are typically found in coastal regions, marshy areas, and zones with high groundwater levels. Soft soils with a deformation modulus below 5 MPa can cause settlements and deformations to exceed standard limits due to excessive gravity-induced pressure on the earthfill. A modern solution is to replace the bulk soil with lightweight PNP XPS material. This method offers benefits such as reduced labor and overall construction costs, with the volumetric weight of PNP XPS up to 70 times that of traditional soil. Lightweight blocks made of PNP extruded polystyrene foam are an excellent alternative to earth fill. This lightweight earth fill is placed on a lightweight base that includes a drainage layer of geosynthetics or crushed rock. Geogrid reinforcement is applied to the layers beneath the road surface, with additional slope strengthening as needed. Using a profiled membrane further enhances structural reinforcement. Surface runoff should be directed to drainage devices, such as trays and channels, at the slope bases.
- Bituminous concrete
- Crushed stone
- Geogrid
- Sand
- Profiled membrane
- PNP XPS thermal insulation
- Drainage layer
- Undisturbed soil
WINDOW AND DOOR BAYS
Modern multi-chamber double-glazed windows ensure structural tightness and high heat-transfer resistance, yet the junction between the window frame and the wall remains cold. A common cause of heat loss is cracks and voids on unfinished slope surfaces.
To eliminate these negative factors, it is necessary to ensure the wall's thermal uniformity. To do this, a layer of PNP XPS thermal insulation is installed on the slopes.
- Wall structure
- PNP XPS hermal insulation layer
- Finishing plaster layer
THERMAL INSULATION OF BALCONIES, LOGGIA
Several apartment buildings have rarely used their additional spaces, such as balconies and loggias. By installing thermal insulation and high-quality glazing, these spaces can be converted into valuable living spaces. PNP XPS is easy to install and eliminates cold bridges thanks to the L-shaped edges of the slab, which have low thermal conductivity and virtually zero water absorption, ensuring the stability of the material's thermal and geometric properties.
- Adhesive
- PNP XPS Thermal insulation layer
- Vapor barrier layer
- Lathing or metal profile for gypsum plasterboard
- Gypsum plasterboard
- Interior finish
- Flooring – tile, parquet, laminate
- Cement-sand reinforced screed
- Vapor barrier layer
- PNP XPS thermal insulation layer
- Insulated balcony or loggia slab
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