How to choose suitable external wall insulation materials? ——Based on the 2026 Practical Guide for Linyi, Shandong Province

1、 Core logic of material selection: four-dimensional decision model

|Decision dimension | Key issues | Priority | Based on standards|

|Building height and purpose | Is it a residential building ≥ 27 meters or a public building ≥ 24 meters? | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐| GB55037-2022 requires mandatory A-level materials|

|Is the climate environment in the severe cold zone B (Linyi winter -15 ℃)? | ⭐⭐⭐⭐| Code for Thermal Design of Civil Buildings GB50176|

|Fire safety | Is it adjacent to densely populated areas or fire exits? | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐| B2/B3 grade materials are prohibited, and fire-resistant isolation belts must be installed|

|Does the full lifecycle cost consider maintenance and energy consumption for more than 15 years? | ⭐⭐⭐| Recommend "high initial investment, low operation and maintenance" materials|

Conclusion: In the Linyi area, any residential or public building exceeding 27 meters must use Class A non combustible materials, and priority should be given to products that are resistant to freezing and thawing, have low water absorption, and strong durability.

2、 Recommended Material Selection Matrix (Linyi Applicable Edition)

|Material Type | Recommended Level | Applicable Scenarios | Cost (RMB/㎡) | Key Advantages | Precautions|

|Vertical wire rock wool board (Wanhua PRR) | ★★★★ | High rise residential buildings, schools, hospitals | 140-190 | A-level fire protection, good sound insulation, stable local supply | Must undergo hydrophobic treatment, with anchor bolts ≥ 8 per square meter|

|Foamed ceramic insulation board (Shanghai Energy saving) | ★★★★ | High rise exterior walls, fireproof isolation tape | 180-240 | Non absorbent, freeze-thaw resistant, with the same lifespan as the building | Slightly high thermal conductivity, needs to be thickened to 80-100mm|

|Integrated insulation and decoration board (rock wool core) | ★★★☆ | New exterior facade, renovation project | 220-300 | Fast construction, beautiful finish, integrated crack prevention | Choose JG/T 287 certified products|

|Modified XPS board | ★★☆☆ | Basement, garage, non high-rise | 90-110 | High compression and moisture-proof | Fire isolation tape must be added and prohibited from being used on residential exterior walls|

|Aerogel composite plate | ★★★☆ | Ultra low energy consumption pilot, energy-saving transformation | 400 – 550 | Heat conduction ≤ 0.02, ultra-thin energy saving | National key promotion, and large-scale transformation in 2026 is imminent|

✅ Recommended combination by Linyi government:

High rise residential building → Vertical wire rock wool+integrated insulation and decoration board (decorative surface imitating stone)

Public Building → Foam Ceramic Board+Fire Barrier (300mm high per floor)

Energy saving transformation → aerogel thermal insulation mortar (thin layer construction, without destroying the original structure)

3、 Mandatory Requirements for Construction and Acceptance (2026 Implementation Version)

Bonding area: In extremely cold regions, full bonding and anchor bolts must be applied, with a bonding area of ≥ 60% (the original standard of 40% has been upgraded)

Anchor system:

Number of anchor bolts: ≥ 10 per square meter (supplementary requirements in Linyi)

Anchor depth: concrete wall ≥ 70mm, masonry wall ≥ 100mm

Material: 316 stainless steel, resistant to low-temperature brittle cracking

Fire isolation zone:

Install A-grade materials (rock wool or foam ceramics) with a height of ≥ 300mm at each floor slab

The width of the isolation zone shall not be less than 300mm and must be continuously connected

Construction environment:

When the temperature is ≥ 5 ℃, it is prohibited to work in weather conditions such as rain, snow, and wind speeds greater than 5m/s

Winter construction requires the use of low-temperature specialized adhesives (such as Wanhua L-200 type)

???? Acceptance criteria: JGJ 144-2019 "Technical Specification for External Wall Insulation Engineering"+Shandong Province "Acceptance Standard for Energy saving Construction of Buildings in Cold Regions" (DB37/T 5167-2025)

4、 Technology Trends and Policy Directions in 2026

Compulsory promotion:

The integrated technology of insulation structure (JTD template, sandwich shear wall) has fully replaced the traditional thin plastering system, and adhesive insulation layer is prohibited for new projects.

Material substitution:

Polyurethane spraying has been completely banned from use on residential exterior walls due to its combustion toxicity, and is only limited to use inside industrial plants.

Green certification:

The standard requirements of "good house": the carbon footprint of materials is ≤ 15kgCO ₂ e/㎡, rock wool, ceramics and aerogel are all up to standard, and EPS/XPS gradually exits the mainstream market.

Intelligent supervision:

Linyi Housing and Urban Rural Development Bureau has launched the "Insulation Material Traceability Platform", and all A-level materials need to scan the code to register the production batch, testing report, and construction location.

5、 Local supplier recommendation (Linyi and surrounding areas)

⚠️ Be alert to the sale of "pseudo A-grade" materials through informal channels, and be sure to check the original testing report of GB8624-2012 "Classification of Combustion Performance of Building Materials".

6、 Avoiding pitfalls list: Common selection errors in Linyi

|Wrong choice | Risk consequences | Correct substitution|

|Ordinary EPS board (B2 level) | High rise fire spread risk, failed acceptance | Modified EPS (B1 level) or rock wool|

|Rubber powder polystyrene particle insulation slurry | prone to cracking, hollowing, and water absorption failure | foam ceramic board or integrated board|

|Anchorage free XPS board | Wind pressure detachment, safety hazard | XPS+anchor bolt+fireproof isolation tape|

|Rock wool without hydrophobic treatment | powdering after freeze-thaw and insulation failure | Choose "hydrophobic vertical wire rock wool"|

|No fire isolation belt installed | The overall system is unqualified, and the rework cost is high | A grade isolation belt with a thickness of ≥ 300mm is installed on each floor|

Final recommendation: In Linyi, choose A-level, choose local supply, choose integration, and choose traceability.

Don't just look at the unit price, calculate the comprehensive cost for 15 years - fire safety is priceless, and energy-saving returns are predictable.

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