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RasoThermo Heres

Fibre-reinforced Superinsulating Lime Plaster
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RasoThermo Heres - Description

RasoThermo Heres is a high performance lime-based thermal plaster, made from lime and natural volcanic pozzolans, with a total of 14 carefully chosen ingredients. It provides exceptional thermal insulation in a thin, breathable layer due to its combination of premium insulating materials.

This natural, breathable, and durable insulation solution can be applied to all types of masonry, whether old or new. It consists of a two-part system:

  1. A thermal lime base coat of variable thickness (depending on the desired U-value) with a granulation size of 1-1.2 mm, and
  2. A lime thermal finish with heat-reflectant properties to improve thermal comfort, with a granulation size of 0.5-0.7 mm. 

Designed to improve energy efficiency in buildings, it enhances the insulation and thermal performance of plastered walls, pillars, door and window frames. It is suitable for both interior and exterior applications in residential and commercial buildings, including ceilings, balconies, overhangs, and concrete structures. A 5-10 mm thick application on the four sides of beams and pillars can effectively limit thermal bridging and eliminate condensation.

The plaster does not absorb heat, resulting in a significantly lower U-value (thermal conductance) of the applied surfaces, providing notable energy savings.

It also offers increased resistance to fungi and mold, helping to reduce condensation and mold growth, resulting in a substantial improvement to indoor air quality.

The product complies with Green Building Standards.

Here is an application example: the thermal insulation of a medieval listed farm building.

The thermal insulation of this 16th century timber-frame farm house has been completed with breathable thermal insulation materials. The RasoThermo Heres superinsulating thermal lime plaster has been used for the solid parts of the masonry, resulting in high-performance low-thinkness thermal insulation, retaining the historic character of the building while saving internal space.

Key Features

Here are some key features of this product.
Breathable
Being a lime plaster, it's naturally vapour permeable or breathable.
Very Good Insulator
This lime plaster has extremely good insulating properties, while being breathable.
Superinsulator
Due to its composition and extremely high thermal perfomance, it is classed as a super-insulator. 
Heat Reflectant
Thanks to its excellent heat reflectance, it creates a high thermal comfort in the room.
Suitable for Listed buildings
This plaster is suitable for historic or listed buildings and heritage renovations.  

Composition

  • Natural air lime: highest purity lime containing min 90% CaO, classified as CL90S according to EN-459-1 standard
  • Cocciopesto (ground terracotta): brick powder milled from traditional porous bricks, wood fired at low temperatures at around 600°C
  • Natural volcanic pozzolans: volcanic sands and ashes of exclusively natural origin
  • Ceramic glass microspheres: made of recycled glass, sand and other natural materials, creating millions of completely sealed glass microspheres.
  • Aerogel: aerogel in nanotechnological form
  • Lightweight micro silica: lightweight amorphous (non-crystalline) micro silica
  • Expanded perlite
  • Other thermo-expanded siliceous aggregates
  • Natural resin
  • Reinforcing microfibres

Technical Data

Granulation (mm)
Base 1.0, Fine 0.5
Vapour diffusion resistance (μ)
9
Declared thermal conductivity - λ (D)
0.0104
Infrared emittance (IE)
0.910
Solar reflectance (SR)
0.725
Liquid water permeability
W2
pH
10.5
Adhesion (N / mm²)
0.1
Compressive strength (N / mm²)
1.0
Flexural strength (N / mm²)
0.8
Bulk density (kg / m³)
520
Bag weight (kg)
Base 20, Fine 13
Water intake (litre / bag)
8
Consumption (kg / m² / cm)
6
Application temperature (°C)
5-30
Fire rating
A1
Harmful substances
None
Colour
Beige
Recommended thickness (mm)
5-50

Certifications

  • Green Environmental Criteria (CAM) Declaration: a “green purchase” environmental declaration, indicating that this product satisfies the environmental requirements of the Italian Government, representing the best ecological solution for a project when taking into account the entire life cycle of a product from manufacturing to disposal.

Work Specifications & Application

Here are the recommended work specifications for this plaster.

[10 – 30+ mm] Lime thermal super-insulation coat, breathable. Applied in 10 mm coats until the desired thermal performance is reached. E.g.

  • █ [10 mm] Thermal insulation coat 1.
  • █ [10 mm] Thermal insulation coat 2.
  • ▒ [Mesh] Fibreglass fine mesh (4 x 4 mm): every 20 mm for consolidation and added flexibility.
  • █ [10 mm] Thermal insulation coat 3. Etc.

Application Instructions

Here are some key technical points about how to apply this material correctly. Please have the applicators read / watch the application instructions below before applying the product.

APPLICATION VIDEO:

  • Clean the masonry: the plaster must be applied on a cleaned and uniformly wet substrate. All crumbling and loose parts must be removed by brushing so the masonry is free of dust, salts and oils. If possible, also wash the walls with a pressure washer; this will clean and wet the walls in one go. Close larger holes with lime mortar and pieces of bricks.
  • Mixing: mix the material with clean tap water only without adding anything else (no other material or additive), until a homogenous, creamy-consistency mix is obtained. 
  • IMPORTANT: Dry to wet mixing: plasters with hydraulic ingredients should always be mixed from dry to wet (workable) state. Add your powder to a bit of water, start mixing and gradually add more water till the right consistency is reached. This is the right way. Mixing the other way – wet to dry mixing – by starting with lots of water then gradually adding powder to the right consistency, is incorrect. Reason: excessive wetting weakens the plaster, alters its hydraulic set resulting in less performant, more friable and shorter lasting plasters.

Downloads

Here are some key technical documents (spec sheets, application guide etc.) about this plaster.

Any Questions? Need Technical Advice?

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Completed Projects

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Solutions

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RasoThermo Heres - Insulating a Listed Farm Building

The thermal insulation of this 16th century timber-frame farm house has been completed with breathable thermal insulation materials. The RasoThermo Heres superinsulating thermal lime plaster has been used for the solid parts of the masonry, resulting in high-performance low-thinkness thermal insulation, retaining the historic character of the building while saving internal space.  

Similar Category Products

Here are some other similar products of the same category (e.g. other main coats or finishes). Depending on your application, you could use these as alternative products. 

Product Combinations

Although all MGN plasters can be used on their own, in many applications they perform best when certain materials are applied together as a plastering system complementing and reinforcing each other.

Here are some other plasters which are recommended to be used with this one.