On the outskirts of Enna, a building that needed a quantum leap in energy efficiency has been insulated on the roof with Brianza Plastica's Isotec Linea system, with an optimal, high-performance result.
Located in the heart of Sicily, Enna is the highest city on the island, over nine hundred metres above sea level. Because of its location and altitude, it enjoys a Mediterranean climate, but is also subject to significant temperature fluctuations: the scorching heat of summer alternates with the bitter cold of winter. Buildings constructed in this area therefore require well-designed insulation that can cope with considerable temperature fluctuations that occur throughout the year.
For the "Sant'Anna" residential and commercial complex, which has recently been renovated, Brianza plastica's Isotec Linea system was chosen to significantly improve the roof insulation. It is a pre-coupled panel made of rigid polyurethane foam, coated on both sides with embossed aluminium, which makes it waterproof on the outside. Isotec Linea is equipped with a pre-drilled metal stiffener for easy application of the external cladding.


The versatility of this product made it possible to use it in such a complex case: the barrel vaulted roof, which is cross vaulted in two places for the two smaller volumes intersecting the main one, was managed with a reduced pitch of 35 cm, made to order. This made it possible to follow the curvature of the vaults without any problems, an ideal condition that was further enhanced by the possibility of using two different aluminium cladding formats, chosen according to the shape of the roof.
The advantages of Isotec Linea, in addition to its excellent thermal performance, were already apparent during the preparation and installation phase: on the one hand, the excellent workability of the material made it possible to carry out the shaping on site, despite the particular geometries of the "Sant'Anna" complex; on the other hand, the fast fixing times made it possible to work even during the winter months.
High quality standards and constant technological innovation: these are the objectives of Brianza Plastics, which has been committed to remaining a leader in the construction market since 1962.
- Product:
- Isotec Linea
- Brand:
- Brianza Plastica
- Web site:
- www.brianzaplastica.it