What is PCS Thermal Substrate Board?

Board Construction

1. Rigid Foam
2. Cementitious Adhesive
3. Reinforcement Mesh
4. Cementitious Hard Coat

Underfloor Heating Configuration

Construction Design may vary

PCS Thermal Substrate Board is an extremely versatile Lightweight insulatedTile backing/Construction board developed specifically for use where heat loss and moisture absorption need to be effectively controlled. It consists of a High Density foam core with glass fibre reinforced polymer-modified cement faces.

PCS Board is dimensionally stable, doesn't rot or warp and provides excellent resistance to moisture. It also offers the additional benefit of a high level of thermal insulation, making it the ideal substrate for floor tiling and electric Underfloor heating.

PCS Thermal Board is a rigid lightweight board (3.2kg/m2 ). It's easy to cut (using fine tooth saw, jigsaw or Stanley knife, for example). PCS Thermal Substrate Board has cement-based faces, and therefore we recommend wearing a nose and mouth mask when cutting to prevent particle inhalation.

Applications

PCS Thermal Substrate Board is suitable for both domestic and commercial use. It is specifically designed to provide a high level of thermal insulation, while minimizing the risks caused by water and condensation, in kitchens, bathrooms, shower rooms and cubicles, swimming areas, conservatories and in any other area which is subject to high levels of humidity.

Floors in all these particular areas often get wet. On suspended timber floors this will eventually lead to tiles lifting as the grout and adhesive breaks down and water gets through to the timber sub floor causing it to swell and warp. PCS Thermal Substrate boards will eliminate many of the problems associated with damp penetration, especially on suspended timber floors, whilst also providing insulation against heat loss.On solid concrete floors the benefit comes from preventing heat loss downward to the sub floor.

Advantages

Advantages of PCS Thermal Substrate Board over traditional substrates include: full resistance to moisture absorption and subsequent breakdown; lightweight and easy to handle; a dry process thus eliminating unnecessary delays associated with floor screeds; no need for special tools, saving you time and money; keyed surface ready to receive tile adhesive; and vermin and rotproof.