The Variotherm ModulePanel has preventive and defensive fire protection properties. It is important that components withstand fire for a specific period. The Variotherm ModulePanels have been certified as fire protection panels by the Institute for Fire Protection Technology and Safety Research Linz (IBS). 

From a fire protection perspective, the 18 mm-thin ModulePanels correspond to a 12.5 mm FERMACELL gypsum fibre board panel (Test IBS-Linz No. VFA2001-0389.01, fire protection assessment file number 10111710).

Panel: The ecologically tested gypsum fibre board consists of recycled paper fibres, gypsum and water (without binding agents). The components are pressed under high pressure to form a stable and odourless board.

Ceilings and roof slopes are ideally suited for use as cooling and heating surfaces because the radiant surfaces are not obstructed by room furnishings.

Experience shows that comfort is perceived up to 3.5 m from the active cooling surface. In higher rooms the ceiling should be suspended because the radiant effect on the body declines in proportion to the square of the distance. Our tip: Supplement the ceiling cooling/heating with wall heating/cooling.

The Variomodular pipe (aluminium multi-layer composite pipe) has five layers that are connected to each other. That guarantees a highly flexible yet dimensionally stable pipe.

The laser-welded pipe is 100 % oxygen diffusion-tight. The metal prevents oxygen penetration, which virtually rules out potential silting.

The aluminium layer guarantees up to nine times less linear expansion than conventional plastic pipes.

The substructure made of timber studs or metal profiles forms the basis for the ceiling cooling/heating. The structure can be constructed with or without surface panelling or cavity insulation and vapour retarders (vapour barrier).

Please note:

• With wooden constructions, the timber used must be sufficiently dry and straight, and conform to the Austrian standard DIN 4074-1 (quality class 2 and cutting class S = sharp-edged).
• With metal constructions, the profiles must be made of soft, non-alloyed steel with double-sided galvanising of at least 100 g/m² according to the Austrian standard DIN 18 182-1 or DIN EN 14 195.
• The construction has to be designed to carry the weight of the ModulePanels (20.5 kg/m²) and any eventual additional loads (e. g. ceiling lights). Additional loads such as ceiling lights, multi-layer planking and other fittings must also be taken into account!