The construction industry is currently facing a decline in new build construction figures, especially in built-up areas, due to high construction interest rates and a progressive shortage and cost of land prices. By contrast, the order situation in existing building stock is very different, with property owners increasingly considering renovation measures to improve energy efficiency, residential flexibility, and environmental friendliness. This growing refurbishment sector offers major opportunities to construction and trade companies – however it is also very challenging due to its complexity and the number of new legal requirements relating to energy and climate targets. Tradespeople who rely on proven, tried and tested product systems in this field are more likely to err on the side of caution – as it offers them options in terms of handling reliability, compatibility and guarantee. The Erfurt-KlimaTec system, which was launched 15 years ago as an efficient, ecological and cost-effective solution specifically for refurbishment projects, enjoys this trust among professionals. Originally conceived as a problem-solving product for room heating, energy saving and mould prevention, the interior wall system has continued to evolve since 2009. As a well-established product, it offers decorators a wide range of coordinated components for various renovation and extension tasks.
Proven: interior insulation and fast room heating
Keeping right up to date with its solutions: this is Erfurt's stated aim with all its KlimaTec products. The development of its energy-saving KlimaTec thermal nonwoven products and interior insulation plates was a specific response to the needs of the market. However, they still hit the mark today more than ever: intelligent measures, like interior insulation, have become the benchmark in view of constantly increasingly energy costs. By using KlimaTec system components, professionals are now able to achieve effective thermal insulation with minimal loss of living space and high levels of comfort, as well as lowering energy costs by heating up a room more quickly. In short: decorators can now help their customers to save energy in the long term in terms of effort and cost. Erfurt's KlimaTec surface heating system, launched in 2022, is a very useful addition that can further increase potential savings. And best of all: the ease of use of KlimaTec products in just a few simple steps also plays into the hands of professionals. All the components are compatible and system-tested, ensuring a high level of certainty at the planning and installation stage.
Reliable: mould remediation and prevention
Mould remediation is a frequent but complex area of work for decorators. Erfurt's proven KlimaTec climate panels offer an efficient solution here to eliminate the cause of mould and alleviate health risks for residents. Ease of application and the compatibility of the products are, naturally, a given too. However, once again, offering customers professional advice and sustainable measures requires comprehensive knowledge and broad-based expertise. This is where Erfurt comes into its own as a professional aid to decorators, offering on-site support by trained field sales personnel and, for many years now, organising certified further training seminars on mould prevention and remediation. This results in countless specialist businesses – and a sign of the unabated high demand for this expertise.
The continuation: room acoustics and lightweight construction
The close working relationship between Erfurt and the industry is an important part of the success of KlimaTec and, over the years, has led to useful additions to the system, including the KP 1000+, the thinnest climate panel on the market. However, a logical consequence of the complexity of today's refurbishments is the opening up of new applications through the further development of the system. Two further features were added this year: improved room acoustics with the KlimaTec acoustic system, and the launch of the universal Varioplatte lightweight construction panel for virtually all installation and renovation situations. Stefan Hunke, Head of Construction Products at Erfurt, adds: "The new acoustic system and the Varioplatte VP 1000+ PRO panel represent a further chapter in the success story of Erfurt-KlimaTec. The quality look and high-grade material of the new acoustic system are setting new standards, resulting in a minimal-height, joint-free absorbent surface for walls and ceilings. The lightweight construction panel VP 1000+ combines excellent stability with low weight, is moisture- and frost-resistant plus non-flammable." Both solutions extend the range of products that decorators can offer their customers, and enable them to provide a complete wall renovation and refurbishment system – supplied by a single supplier. This streamlines everyday workflows and provides economic and practical benefits.
In future, we will continue to align our interior wall system to the needs of the situation, keep an eye on the market and focus our expertise where its achieves the greatest benefits: for the designer, decorator and customer on site.
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