Construction

Cavipor® – Clay Foam Insulation

The mineral-based in-situ foam system for safe and sustainable insulation.

Cavipor® was specially developed for the energy-efficient renovation of double-wall masonry. With its unique combination of properties, Cavipor® opens completely new possibilities for the construction industry.


 


When clay meets water, air and our technology, something unique is created: clay foam – a versatile insulation solution that fits seamlessly into the smallest cavities.

Discover the 3-component system for manufacturing clay foam

Grafic to visualize the benefits of Cavipor®
Gap-filling

Clay foam has excellent flow properties and perfectly adapts to the contours within the cavity. The foam fully surrounds installations and tight areas, including mortar protrusions and anchors. 

Clay foam is self-sealing: it seals small slits or cracks in the masonry, prevents draughts and makes time-consuming preparatory and follow-up work unnecessary.
 
Insulating

The clay foam has an outstanding insulation performance of λN = 0.034 W/m•K (DIN EN 12667)
Cleanly processable

The water-based clay foam components can be easily transported and processed cleanly – without any dust or fibres.
Durable

Clay foam adheres well to mineral surfaces.
Non-combustible

With a content of 90% inorganic components, dried clay foam is non-combustible - without the use of additional flame retardants.
Material classification A2- s1,d0 (DIN EN 13501-1)
Non-expanding

The foam does not expand further and does not create additional pressure.
Economical

Core insulation with clay foam leads to massive savings in energy costs.
Vapor permeable

The Clay foam is open to vapour diffusion. It is capable of absorbing and releasing moisture, thereby helping to regulate the indoor climate.
Vapor permeability μ = 3
Water repellent

Clay foam is hydrophobic and does not absorb liquid water.
wlp = 0.36 kg/m² water absorption (DIN EN 12087)
Space-saving

The physical foaming with air creates a foam that exceeds the original volume by a factor of ten.
Safe

Clay foam consists of safe raw materials and is classified as a 'very low-emission building material' EC1 PLUS according to GEV-EMICODE® standards.
Sound-absorbing

Ambient noise is noticeably reduced by the use of this open-cell foam insulation.
Rw = 14 dB sound insulation index (DIN EN ISO 10140-2)
Gentle facades

The fresh foam is injected into the cavity through small drilling holes.
Fast

A single-family home can usually be insulated with clay foam within a day.
Recyclable

During dismantling, clay foam can easily be deposited with construction waste or reused as substructure material.

Easy processing and seamless filling

The Cavipor® system combines the advantages of a mineral based insulation material with the simple, safe, and clean processing of a foam system. The water-based components can be transported and processed dust and fiber-free, offering 10x the foam volume after being expanded with air. The fresh foam is injected into the cavity wall through small filling holes, where it does not expand further or build up internal pressure. The foam's flow properties ensure that it fills the cavity layer seamlessly − largely independent of the layer's thickness and any narrow areas.
 

Self-sealing foam with optimal insulating properties

Cavipor® foam is self-sealing. It is prevented from exiting through small holes and cracks in the wall, and no preliminary work or reworking is generally necessary. The fresh foam already offers good insulation capabilities at this point. After the drying process, during which the breathable foam continuously dries out by releasing the water as water vapor without causing any damage, the foam will reach its optimal thermal insulation level and notably dampen even ambient noise.
 

Sustainable insulation over the entire life cycle

The dry foam, which has a bulk density of 30 g/L, sticks to the inside of the wall surfaces, preventing the material from sagging. It is hydrophobic and does not absorb any liquid water. However, water vapor can continue to diffuse through the open pores of the foam, while part of the water vapor can also be stored in the foam itself. The foam adapts to ambient climate changes, even regulating ambient moisture, and can help contribute to a better indoor climate. The dried foam consists of 90% inorganic components, meaning it is non-combustible and can be disposed of with construction waste during demolition or reused as foundation material.

Cavipor®: a highly profitable investment – 
economically and ecologically

The measure of subsequent energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings by insulating the core layer usually has a short amortization period and is therefore a highly profitable investment – economically and ecologically.
 


Learn more at the Cavipor® Academy

Visual with iPad
Discover the unique properties of clay foam and get tips and tricks for using the Cavipor® system.

Downloads and technical information

Cavipor® is the world's first 3-component system for the production of mineral-based in-situ foam. It was developed during eight years of intensive research with over 5000 test formulations at BASF and extensively patented. The system is approved by the building authorities in Europe (ETA-19/0240).

 

European Technical Assessment (ETA)

Safety data sheets

Brochures

Licences / Attestations

Environmental Product Declaration

News Release


 

Get in touch with the Cavipor® team

The Cavipor® team: Dr. Gereon Sommer, Dr. Frank Reuter, Angela Stangl
The Cavipor® team
From left: Dr. Gereon Sommer, Dr. Frank Reuter, Angela Stangl
cavipor@basf.com

Our distribution partners:

DELTHERM GmbH

Sulinger Straße 101-103
27751 Delmenhorst

E-Mail: info@thermoschaum.de
+49(0)4221 9779-0
ECON Building Products

Unit 6/7 Block 14G Grants Road, Greenogue Business Park 
Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, D24 TN99
+353 (1) 4019729
ECON Building Products

Letraset Building,Wotton Road,
Kingsnorth Industrial Estate Ashford
Kent
TN23 6LN
+44 1233229500
Insu-Tec Deutschland GmbH

Am Ilmer 1
21444 Vierhöfen
+49 (0)176 47142513
Iso-Team Bocholt

Ferdinand-Braun-Straße 13
46399 Bocholt
+49 (0)2871 99 599 44
RESNOVA SRL

Via Corsica 143
25125 Brescia - Italy 
+39 030 3539079


Our technology partners:

Mahr Unipre GmbH

Langenwiedenweg 94
59457 Werl
+49 (0)2922878400
Insu-Tec Deutschland GmbH

Am Ilmer 1
21444 Vierhöfen
+49 (0)176 47142513
Iso-Team Bocholt

Ferdinand-Braun-Straße 13
46399 Bocholt
+49 (0)2871 99 599 44


Questions and Answers about Cavipor®

Where can I find information if I want to have my house insulated with clay foam?

How can I become a sales partner of clay foam?

What requirements does a house have to meet in order for it to be insulated with clay foam?

How does clay foam differ from conventional blow-in insulation when inserting?

How is clay foam disposed of? Can it be recycled?