Is thermocol a fire hazard?

The answer is yes. As its made from hydrocarbon-based resin known as polystyrene, the material when burned produces a toxic fume that is highly dangerous for inhaling. To make it inflammable, we need to apply a protective coating over the Thermocol to ensure that it doesn’t get in a fire when exposed.

Does thermocol prevent heat?

Thermocol or EPS sheets are in fact an excellent thermal insulator for the Indian climate. They are lightweight and affordable (making them easy to install), with a high insulation value. EPS insulation increases the life of the structure as well as making the interiors comfortable.

Are thermocol sheets waterproof?

While thermocol is thermal resistant, it is slow to biodegrade and will gradually absorb water at the rate of 0.5\% for every seven days of exposure in water. It is also brittle. After floating for some time, it may also crumble causing problems.

What is the use of thermocol ceiling?

The thermocol sheets are used to create the secondary or false ceiling to enhance the architectural look of the building’s interior.

At what temperature does Styrofoam catch on fire?

Styrofoam is flammable at higher temperatures and can catch fire. It will melt at 212 degrees Fahrenheit, ignite with a spark at 680 degrees Fahrenheit and auto-ignite at 800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can electric current pass through thermocol?

Explanation: Electric current cannot pass through a sheet of thermocol, as thermocol is an insulator. Thus, electric current cannot pass through it.

How can I protect my roof from heat?

A layer of 40 mm gravel (railway jelly) laid on the roof can effectively prevent the roof from getting heated. The gravel shades the roof by day. The polygonal surface of the gravel makes minimal contact with the roof. This prevents heat transfer.

Does Thermocol float in water?

Answer: yes because the density of thermocol is less than the density of water.

Is Styrofoam same as Thermocol?

Thermocol and Styrofoam are brand names – the former by BASF and the latter by Dow Chemicals. Thermocol is an EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) and Styrofoam is an XPS (Extruded Polystyrene). Thermocol is so popular that any EPS/XPS is generically called ‘Thermocol’, in the same way that photocopies are called ‘Xerox’.

How harmful is Thermocol?

Burning thermocol is extremely dangerous as it releases toxic gases including carbon monoxide and styrene vapours. According to the site healthfully.com, “Polystyrene, also known as Styrofoam, poses a great danger to landfills.

Which is best false ceiling?

Gypsum ceilings
Gypsum ceilings will last you forever With good quality metal frames, gypsum ceilings by Saint Gobain are quite durable. Since gypsum boards are made with precision in factories, the consistency in design is maintained which makes it the ideal material for best false ceiling designs.