In a method for manufacturing conglomerate articles in sheet form, a mix
comprising the following is prepared: an expanded inert granular
material; a filler consisting of hollow inorganic microspheres and a
plasticizer (clay, quartz or other powder mineral, cellulose); an aqueous
silicon-containing binder. A layer of mix, where necessary coated with a
fibreglass meshwork in order to increase the mechanical strength thereof,
is deposited on a temporary support and subjected to vacuum
vibrocompression. The resultant rough-formed sheet is heated at a
controlled temperature so as to cause evaporation of the water present in
the mix.
A light, sound-absorbing, heat-insulating sheet, rated in Class 0 in terms
of fire reaction, suitable to be plastered or painted superficially and
used for forming panels and partitions for internal and external use, is
obtained.