Nanogel translucent aerogel insulation material has been used in the roofing system of an extension to a pharmacy in Neuhausen, Switzerland.

The application, which measures 13 x 7 metres, consists of an aluminium profile dryglazing system, using 25 mm Scobatherm composite panels filled with Nanogel translucent aerogel.

The system provides a G-value of 32 per cent and a U-value of .85, with a light transmission value of 40%. Key benefits include diffused natural light with no shadows, energy savings and greater comfort regardless of the season.

‘I run quite a large practice and my pharmacy needs to provide a calming and unstressed atmosphere for my patients', says Dr. Wiesman. ‘The Scobatherm/ Nanogel filled panels provide this diffused, shadow-free light transmission.'

The lightweight Scobatherm panels, another Cabot product, are a blend of polyester or epoxy resins with glass fibres. These panels are available in formats up to 8,500 by 2,500 mm. Their twin-wall structure offers high stability at low weight - one 50 mm thick and one square-metre large unit filled with high-performance Nanogel material weighs only 12.5 kg

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Glass Age