COPERTHERM EPS BLACK is a range of roofing elements in rolls or panels that combine EPS boards, either flat of scored, and a membrane of polymer modified bitumen. The insulation layer is of graphite-added and self-extinguishing expanded polystyrene with a superior insulating performance compared to standard sintered polystyrene: it has a silvery black colour, and contains reflective graphite particles.
The graphite particles absorb and reflect radiant heat, enhancing the thermal insulation performance even of low density boards, whereas the membrane liner is a heat-welded plastomer- modified membrane rich in co-polymers and poly-olefins that ensure a perfect bond to the insulation layer as well of all joints.
The COPERTHERM EPS BLACK range complies with the Italian requirements 2.4.1.2 and 2.4.2.9 of Ministerial Decree 11/10/2017 (CAM - Criteri Ambientali Minimi) about the content of recovered or recycled material, exclusively for the following versions available only on request:
- COPERTHERM EPS BLACK 100 CAM
- COPERTHERM EPS BLACK 150 CAM
- COPERTHERM EPS BLACK 200 CAM
Thermal-insulating layer
Expanded polystyrene (EPS) additivated with graphite.
Available thicknesses (mm): 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140
For thicknesses greater than 60 mm, COPERTHERM EPS BLACK is available only in board version.
| EN 13163 Reference standard | ||
| Version | Resistance to compression (kPa) | Thermal conductivity (λᴅ) |
| Copertherm EPS Black 80 | ≥ 80 | 0,030 |
| Copertherm EPS Black 100 | ≥ 100 | 0,031 |
| Copertherm EPS Black 120 | ≥ 120 | 0,031 |
| Copertherm EPS Black 150 | ≥ 150 | 0,030 |
Membrane liner
Plastomer-modified waterproofing membranes rich in co-polymers and poly-olefins that ensure a perfect bond to the insulation layer as well of all joints.
| Product range | Norms | Cold flexibility | Reinforcement type | Upper face finish | Available versions |
| SINTOGLASS | EN 13707 | -5 °C | Glass fibre | PE Film | 2,0 - 3,0 - 4,0 kg/m² |
| SINTOPOL | EN 13707 | -5 °C | Stabilized composite polyester | PE Film | 3,0 - 4,0 kg/m² |
| SINTOPOL MINERAL | EN 13859-1 | -5 °C | Stabilized composite polyester | Self-protecting grey slate flakes | 3,5 - 4,0 - 4,5 kg/m² |
Recommended destinations of use
COPERTHERM EPS BLACK is recommended for use in all applications where a combination of thermal insulation and waterproofing is required: it allows to quickly insulate and waterproof various types of roof constructions including roofs with a complex geometric design.
This factory made combination of polymer-bitumen membrane and heat-sensitive thermal insulation allows for safe, easy and cost effective installation works.
MINERAL versions COPERTHERM EPS BLACK have membranes that are self-protected with slate granules and are most suitable for use under slates or tiles and on discontinuous roofs in general.