In the process of continuous pursuit of energy efficiency and safety and environmental protection in the construction industry, the field of thermal insulation materials is undergoing profound changes. Ceramic insulation board, as a new type of high-performance material, is rapidly emerging, gradually leading the new trend of building insulation, its rise to the road both comply with the needs of The Times, but also with its own excellent characteristics in the fierce market competition to stand out.

First, the plight of traditional insulation materials
For a long time, organic insulation materials such as polystyrene board, polyurethane foam board, etc., occupy an important position in the field of building insulation because of their good thermal insulation performance. However, they have serious birth defects. Organic materials are flammable, once caught in a fire, it is easy to quickly burn and spread the fire, release a large amount of toxic smoke, seriously threatening the safety of personnel and building structure safety, in recent years, many causes of major fire accidents caused by organic insulation materials, sounded the safety alarm. At the same time, the durability of organic thermal insulation materials is poor, in the long-term wind and sun, rain erosion and frequent temperature and humidity changes in the environment, easy to aging, deformation, resulting in a significant decline in thermal insulation performance, increased building energy consumption, and need frequent maintenance and replacement, high maintenance costs.
Inorganic thermal insulation materials such as rock wool board, glass wool board, etc., although they have excellent fire performance, they are difficult to match with organic materials in terms of thermal insulation efficiency, and their thermal conductivity is relatively high, which makes their thermal insulation effect greatly reduced. In addition, these inorganic materials in the construction process, the fiber is easy to drift, causing irritation to the respiratory tract and skin of the construction workers, there is a certain occupational health risk. In addition, the water absorption of some inorganic insulation materials is strong, and not only the thermal insulation performance deteriorates sharply after water absorption, but also may cause problems such as mold and falling off the wall, affecting the architectural beauty and structural stability.

Second, the birth of ceramic insulation board
Faced with many drawbacks of traditional thermal insulation materials, it is urgent to develop a new thermal insulation material that takes into account excellent thermal insulation performance, excellent fire safety performance, good durability and environmental protection and health. Ceramic insulation board is in such a background came into being. Starting from the characteristics of ceramic materials, researchers successfully developed ceramic insulation panels through careful screening and optimization of raw material formulations, as well as repeated trials and innovations in the production process. It combines the characteristics of high temperature resistance, corrosion resistance and chemical stability of ceramic materials, as well as the advanced porous structure design concept, bringing a new solution to the field of building insulation.

Third, the performance advantages of ceramic insulation board
Excellent fire performance: Ceramic insulation board is mainly made of inorganic ceramic material fired at high temperature, its combustion performance reaches A1 level non-combustible standard, with the fireproof ability of power plant refractory brick. In the event of a fire, it will not burn, nor will it produce any toxic and harmful gases, which can effectively prevent the spread of the fire, gain valuable time for personnel evacuation and fire rescue, and greatly improve the fire safety level of the building, especially for high-rise buildings, commercial complexes, hospitals, schools and other public buildings with high fire protection requirements.
Efficient thermal insulation performance: The ceramic thermal insulation board has a unique closed cell honeycomb structure, these small and independent pores are like an efficient thermal insulation unit, greatly hindering the heat conduction path. Its thermal conductivity can be as low as 0.08-0.10W /(m · K), which is equivalent or even better than traditional high-quality thermal insulation materials, and can effectively block outdoor heat into the room in summer, reducing air conditioning refrigeration energy consumption; In winter, the indoor heat is firmly locked, reducing heating energy consumption, creating a comfortable environment for the building to be warm in winter and cool in summer, significantly improving the energy utilization efficiency of the building, and meeting the development trend of global energy conservation and emission reduction.
Excellent durability and stability: As an inorganic ceramic material, ceramic insulation board has strong weather resistance. Whether it is subjected to long-term ultraviolet radiation, rain erosion, or to harsh weather conditions such as cold and hot, dry and wet alternately, it can always maintain stable physical and chemical properties, no deformation, no aging, no cracking, and the service life can be equivalent to the main structure of the building. This means that the use of ceramic insulation board buildings, without frequent maintenance and replacement of insulation layer, greatly reducing the maintenance cost of the whole life cycle of the building, while ensuring the long-term stability of the building’s thermal insulation performance, providing a solid guarantee for the lasting energy saving of the building.
Green environmental protection and health and safety: Ceramic insulation board in the production process, with clay tailings, ceramic fragments, river silt and other waste as the main raw materials, to achieve the recycling of resources, reduce the over-exploitation of natural resources, reduce carbon emissions in the production process. The product itself is non-toxic and harmless, without the release of radioactive substances, and will not cause any harm to the environment and human health during construction and use, fully in line with the national green building materials standards, and is an ideal insulation material to promote the development of green buildings and practice the concept of sustainable development.

Fourth, the application of ceramic insulation board
In the field of residential construction: in urban high-rise residences and rural self-built houses, ceramic insulation panels are gradually becoming a popular choice for external wall insulation. It can not only create a comfortable and pleasant living environment for residents, effectively reduce indoor temperature fluctuations, reduce the frequency of use of air conditioning, heating and other equipment, save household energy expenses, but also because of its excellent fire performance, build a solid defense line for the safety of residents’ lives and property, so that the home is more secure.
Commercial buildings: shopping malls, office buildings, hotels and other commercial buildings, densely populated, complex functions, the safety of the building, comfort and energy saving requirements are extremely high. With its full range of performance advantages, ceramic insulation panels can meet the stringent needs of commercial buildings in fire safety, indoor environment regulation and long-term operating cost control. Efficient thermal insulation helps to maintain the indoor temperature and humidity, improve the comfort of customers and employees, while reducing the energy consumption of air conditioning systems and saving operating costs; Excellent fire performance provides a reliable guarantee for commercial buildings to deal with sudden fires and maintain the normal order of commercial activities.
Public buildings: hospitals, schools, libraries, gymnasiums and other public buildings are related to the well-being of the people’s livelihood, and have strict standards for building quality and environmental performance. The green and environmental protection characteristics of ceramic insulation board ensure that it will not pollute indoor air during use, and provide a healthy and fresh indoor environment for medical staff, teachers and students; Its excellent durability and stability make public buildings do not need frequent maintenance, ensure the long-term stable operation of public facilities, and reduce the waste of public resources.

Fifth，Industry promotion and future outlook
With the increasingly strict building energy efficiency standards and the continuous improvement of people’s awareness of building safety and environmental protection, ceramic thermal insulation board as a high-performance, multi-functional new thermal insulation materials, has been widely concerned and vigorously promoted by government departments, industry associations and construction enterprises. Through the introduction of relevant policies and regulations, the government encourages construction projects to give priority to the selection of green environmental protection and good fire performance of thermal insulation materials, creating a favorable policy environment for the marketing of ceramic thermal insulation board. Industry associations actively organize technical exchange activities, product standards and quality certification work to promote the standardization and standardization of the ceramic insulation board industry, improve product quality and market competitiveness. Construction companies continue to try to apply ceramic insulation board in actual projects, and through engineering practice feedback, further promote the optimization and innovation of product technology.
Looking forward to the future, with the continuous progress of science and technology, the production process of ceramic insulation board will continue to improve, and the production cost is expected to be further reduced, so that it will be more competitive in the market price and accelerate the popularization of application. At the same time, in terms of product performance, it is expected to achieve further breakthroughs through technological innovation, such as the development of higher strength and thinner specifications of ceramic insulation panels to meet different building structure and design needs; Explore the composite application with other new materials, expand its functional boundaries, and improve its comprehensive performance. Ceramic insulation board will continue to deepen in the field of building insulation, inject a steady stream of power for the green, safe and sustainable development of the global construction industry, and lead the new trend of building insulation to a more brilliant future.