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Fourth Issue May 2007

(21.9) Rn7 M2

INSULATED DRY–LINING PLASTERBOARD FORMECHANICAL FIXING

● Premium performance rigidphenolic insulation – thermal conductivity as low as 0.021 W/m.K

● Class 0 / Low Risk fire rating

● Negligible smoke obscuration

● Insulation, dry–lining and vapourcontrol in one board

● Little encroachment on room space

● Energy saving – allows quickresponse heating

● Resistant to the passage ofwater vapour

● Easy to handle and install

● Ideal for new build orrefurbishment

● Non–deleterious material

● CFC/HCFC–free with zero OzoneDepletion Potential (ODP)

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Specification ClauseKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board shouldbe described in specifications as:–

The wall dry–lining insulation shall be Kingspan Kooltherm® K18Insulated Dry–lining Board comprising a 12.5 mm plasterboardfacing bonded to ____mm thick CFC/HCFC–free rigid phenolicinsulation during manufacture to the highest standards underquality control systems approved to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000 / I.S. ISO 9001: 2000 by Kingspan Insulation Limited and shall be applied in accordance with the instructions issued by them.

Details also available in NBS Plus.NBS users should refer to clause(s):K10 145, K10 155, K10 165,K10 175, K10 205(Standard and Intermediate) K10 15, K10 35, K10 41 (Minor Works)

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Figure 1 Mechanically Fixed to Vertical Timber Battens

Fixed to timber battens (see “Mechanical Fixing toTimber Framing / Battens”)

Masonry outer leaf

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18Insulated Dry–lining Board

Typical Design Detail

Figure 3 Mechanically Fixed to Metal Furring System

Rafter

Kingspan Kooltherm®

K7 Pitched Roof Boardbetween rafters

Tiles / slates Tiles / slate batten

Breathable sarkingmembrane e.g.Kingspan nilvent ®

Air space (20 mm min) above insulation to provide a space to drape thebreathable sarking membrane

Timber batten

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18Insulated Dry–lining Board under rafters

Figure 4 Mechanically Fixed to Timber Rafters

Figure 2 Mechanically Fixed to Timber Framing

OSB (or plywood) sheathing

Mineral fibre

Fixed to timber framing (see"Mechanical Fixing to TimberFraming / Battens")

Masonry outer leaf


Fixed to metal furring system(see “Mechanical Fixing toMetal Furring Systems”)

Masonry outer leaf



However, manufacturers should not rest on their laurels; it is amatter of social responsibility to be open and honest about theenvironmental impact of the manufacture of a product, and afull Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) based on a much wider basket ofenvironmental impacts, rather than embodied energy alone, isrecognised as the preferred tool to achieve this. KingspanInsulation was the first insulation manufacturer to openlycomplete and publish independently certified Ecoprofiles (a type of LCA) on its product ranges. The Ecoprofile for theKingspan Therma™ range of rigid urethane insulation productswas performed by Building Research Establishment (BRE). The product range comfortably achieves a BRE Green Guide A rating. Kingspan Insulation iscurrently completing a BRE Ecoprofile of itsKingspan Kooltherm® K–range of rigid phenolicinsulation products.

But there is far more to sustainability than whether or not aproduct, process or company affects the environment in apositive or a negative way. A company can, and should,demonstrate its financial viability and social responsibility, aswell as ensure that its materials and methods do not addunduly to the burden placed on the planet.

Kingspan Insulation has now put the manufacture of itsproducts at its Pembridge facility in Herefordshire through arigorous independent appraisal of its economic, social,environmental and natural resource impacts using Arup’sSPeAR® tool.

The results show a well balanced performance in terms ofsustainability, and that Kingspan Insulation is already meetinglegislation or best practice in most areas, even moving beyondbest practice in some. Kingspan Insulation is the first and onlyconstruction material manufacturer to have taken this boldmove and openly publish the results.

Design ConsiderationsSustainabilityIn the past, erroneously, the relative environmental sustainabilityof insulation materials has been compared on the basis of embodied energy and ozone depletion potential. It is now recognised that a much wider basket of embodiedenvironmental impacts (including those caused by theirembodied energy), rather than embodied energy alone, is theonly credible tool of comparison. Time has also annulled ozonedepletion potential as an issue as all insulation materials arenow banned from using CFC and HCFC blowing agents by law.

For buildings designed to today’s Building Regulations energyuse standards it is now also known that the embodiedenvironmental impacts of all of the materials and labour usedto create a building are insignificant in comparison with thelifetime operational environmental impacts of that building, andso are of very limited importance. Since it is operational energyuse that creates the vast majority of operational environmentalimpact, saving energy by specifying the lowest U–valuespossible is the most environmentally sustainable action to take.

However, one of the most neglected facts aboutenvironmentally sustainable buildings is that the longevity oftheir standards of operational energy use, and therefore thelongevity of their operational environmental impacts, is critical.The performance of some insulants, such as mineral fibre, candeteriorate rapidly if exposed to water penetration, airmovement or compression. This may increase operationalenergy use and hence compromise the environmentalsustainability of the finished building to an alarming degree.Other insulation materials, such as rigid phenolic or rigidurethane, are not vulnerable to any of these problems.

In summary, designers should:

(a) specify the lowest possible U–value regardless of insulationtype;

(b) design out the risk of their chosen insulant not performingas specified; and

(c) if the latter is not possible, choose an insulant that is at lowrisk of failure e.g. a cellular plastic insulation material.

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Typical U–valuesThe following examples have been calculated using theCombined Method for compliance with Building Regulations /Standards revised after 2002. These examples are based onthe use of 3 mm skim coated Kingspan Kooltherm® K18Insulated Dry–lining Board mechanically fixed to 25 x 50 mmtreated timber battens attached to the construction described,unless otherwise stated. If your construction is any different,please contact the Kingspan Insulation Technical ServiceDepartment (see rear cover).

Combined Method – U–values were calculated using themethod which has been adopted to bring National standardsin line with the European Standard calculation method, BS / I.S. EN ISO 6946: 1997 (Building components andbuilding elements. Thermal resistance and thermaltransmittance. Calculation method).

NB When calculating U–values to BS / I.S. EN ISO 6946: 1997, the type of mechanical fixingused may change the thickness of insulation required. Please contact the Kingspan InsulationTechnical Service Department (see rear cover) for project calculations.

NB For the purposes of these calculations the standard of workmanship has been assumedgood and therefore the correction factor for air gaps has been ignored.

NB The figures quoted are for guidance only. A detailed U–value calculation together withcondensation risk analysis should be completed for each individual project. Please contact theKingspan Insulation Technical Service Department (see rear cover) for assistance.

Design StandardsBS 8212: 1995 (Code of practice for dry lining and partitioningusing gypsum plasterboard) should be considered.

Dry Wall LiningKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board can beapplied utilising mechanical fixing techniques. These includefixing to metal furring systems and to timber framing / battens. The tapered edge board enables flat seamless surfaces equalto traditional plaster finishes after the correct jointingprocedures have been completed.

Cold Bridging In order to avoid the effects of cold bridging, window and doorreveals should also be insulated. The margins of window anddoor reveals should therefore be sufficient to accommodate thethickness of the Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–liningBoard being employed. The possibility of a cold bridgeoccurring via the window boards should also be consideredand provision made to insulate this area.

Water Vapour ControlSurface CondensationSurface condensation can be controlled by the selection of thecorrect thickness of insulation, the heating and ventilationsystem being designed with condensation in mind, andsubsequently the combination of heating and ventilation beingused correctly.

Interstitial CondensationThe Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department(see rear cover) can provide a condensation risk analysis ofyour proposed design. Alternatively, the designer canundertake an independent assessment by following theprocedures set out in BS 5250: 2002 (Code of practice forthe control of condensation in buildings).

The vapour resistance of the internal wall lining can beincreased by application of two coats of British GypsumDrywall Sealer, if required.

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Solid Blockwork – Lightweight

U–value (W/m2.K)Product Thickness* Block Thickness

(mm) 100 mm 215 mm

32.5 0.48 0.3937.5 0.43 0.3642.5 0.40 0.3347.5 0.37 0.3152.5 0.34 0.3057.5 0.31 0.2762.5 0.29 0.2567.5 0.27 0.2472.5 0.26 0.2377.5 0.24 0.2282.5 0.23 0.21

*Product thickness = insulant thickness + 12.5 mm plasterboard.

NB Calculations assume the use of lightweight blockwork of thermal conductivity 0.19 W/m.K and a 20 mm external render finish.

Solid Blockwork – Aerated


(mm) 100 mm 215 mm

32.5 0.43 0.3337.5 0.39 0.3042.5 0.36 0.2947.5 0.34 0.2752.5 0.32 0.2657.5 0.28 0.2462.5 0.27 0.2267.5 0.25 0.2172.5 0.24 0.2177.5 0.23 0.2082.5 0.22 0.19


NB Calculations assume the use of aerated blockwork of thermal conductivity 0.11 W/m.K and a 20 mm external render finish.

Solid Stonework Utilising Metal Furring System

U–value (W/m2.K)Product Thickness* Stone Thickness

(mm) 300 mm 450 mm

32.5 0.63 0.6037.5 0.56 0.5442.5 0.50 0.4947.5 0.45 0.4452.5 0.42 0.4157.5 0.36 0.3562.5 0.33 0.3367.5 0.31 0.3172.5 0.29 0.2977.5 0.28 0.2782.5 0.26 0.26


NB Calculations assume the use of sandstone of thermal conductivity 2.3 W/m.K.

Timber Frame Filled With Mineral Fibre

Product Thickness* U–value

32.5 0.3137.5 0.2842.5 0.2747.5 0.2552.5 0.24


NB Calculations assume 3 mm skim coated Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 InsulatedDry–lining Board, 90 mm mineral fibre (0.040 W/m.K) between 89 mm deep studs,15% framing factor, breather membrane, 50 mm cavity and 102.5 mm brick outer leaf.Thickness shown is only the dry–lining insulation component.

Solid Brickwork

U–value (W/m2.K)Product Thickness* Brick Thickness

(mm) 102.5 mm 215 mm

32.5 0.56 0.5337.5 0.51 0.4742.5 0.46 0.4347.5 0.42 0.4052.5 0.39 0.3757.5 0.34 0.3262.5 0.32 0.3067.5 0.30 0.2972.5 0.28 0.2777.5 0.26 0.2582.5 0.25 0.24


Solid Blockwork – Dense


(mm) 100 mm 215 mm

32.5 0.56 0.5537.5 0.51 0.4842.5 0.46 0.4447.5 0.42 0.4152.5 0.39 0.3757.5 0.34 0.3362.5 0.32 0.3167.5 0.30 0.2972.5 0.28 0.2777.5 0.26 0.2682.5 0.25 0.24


NB Calculations assume the use of dense blockwork of thermal conductivity 1.13 W/m.K and a 20 mm external render finish.

Solid Blockwork – Medium Dense


(mm) 100 mm 215 mm

32.5 0.55 0.4937.5 0.48 0.4442.5 0.44 0.4047.5 0.40 0.3752.5 0.37 0.3557.5 0.33 0.3162.5 0.31 0.2967.5 0.29 0.2772.5 0.27 0.2677.5 0.26 0.2582.5 0.24 0.23


NB Calculations assume the use of medium dense blockwork of thermal conductivity 0.51 W/m.K and a 20 mm external render finish.

Mechanical Fixing to Vertical Timber Framing / BattensThis method may be used on timber frame constructions or on any dry masonry walls that will support and retain thebattens and associated fixings. Kingspan Kooltherm® K18Insulated Dry–lining Board should be fixed to timber framing /battens set at maximum 600 mm centres and positionedhorizontally at floor and ceiling level. The timbers should runvertically and be wide enough to offer a minimum 20 mmsupport to all four edges of the board. Drywall screws or,alternatively, galvanised clout nails, long enough to allow aminimum 25 mm penetration of the timber, should be placedat 150 mm centres and not less than 10 mm from the edgesof the board. They should be driven straight with the headsembedded just below the surface of the board. Care should be taken not to overdrive nails / screws. Timbers should betreated where appropriate.

Mechanical Fixing to Metal Furring SystemsKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board can befixed by the use of proprietary metal framing systems to brick,block, stone or concrete walls. The metal frame should befixed to the masonry or concrete wall in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions to provide a true and level base forthe board. The frame should be set vertically at a maximum of600 mm centres to coincide with board joints and mid point ofboard. Short lengths of metal framing should be fixedhorizontally between the vertical pieces at skirting level, at themidpoint of the board and just below the ceiling or soffit level.Provision for horizontal services behind the board can bemade by the use of two pieces of metal framing set no morethan 300 mm apart. Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 InsulatedDry–lining Board should be screw fixed to each metal framingsection with self drilling and tapping, countersunk, surfacecoated (to avoid corrosion), screws placed at 150 mm centres.Screws should not be sited less than 10 mm from the edges ofthe board. The screws should be driven straight until the headsare slightly below the paper surface of the plasterboard facing.Care should be taken not to overdrive screws.

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SiteworkDepending on the specified fixing method; nailing / screwing tovertical timber framing or battens, screwing to adhesive bondedmetal furring systems, nailing / screwing to timber joists orrafters or mechanical fixing directly to masonry substrates, fixingshould proceed as follows:–

PreparationThe ceiling lining should be in position before wall liningcommences.

Wall mounted fittings such as electrical sockets should befitted so as to take into account the additional wall thickness.Heavy surface mounted fittings will require provision for thefixing load to be applied direct to the supporting wall and notto the Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Boardin isolation. On existing constructions all surfaces should beclean and free of loose or flaking materials. Wallpaper shouldbe stripped and surface mounted fittings removed.

Window / Door Reveals and SoffitsNarrow widths of board should be cut and rebated to allow aplasterboard / plasterboard joint at the angle. Fixing shouldemploy the same method as is used for the plain wall areas.Care should be taken to ensure that the cavity in cavity wallconstructions is not bridged by the board or fixing medium insuch a manner that would allow the passage of water throughto the inner leaf. Where adhesives are employed, soffit boardsand boards at window heads should be temporarily supported.

Mechanical Fixing to Timber Joists or RaftersKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board may beused to line ceilings. Installation is similar to that of standardplasterboard. Boards must always be placed with the longedge running across the joists, rafters or battens and all edgesmust be supported. Timbers must offer a minimum 20 mmsupport to all four edges of the board. This will necessitate theuse of noggings placed between the joists / rafters to coincidewith the long edges of the board. Dry wall screws or,alternatively, large–headed galvanised / sheradised clout nailsshould be used to fix the board. These must be long enoughto allow a minimum 25 mm penetration of the supportingtimber, and be placed not less than 10 mm from the edges ofthe board and be spaced at 150 mm intervals along allsupporting timbers.

Mechanical Fixing Directly to Masonry SubstratesThis method is for application to fair finished brick, block andconcrete cavity walls where Kingspan Kooltherm® K18Insulated Dry–lining Board is to be finished with gypsumplaster. The wall should be sound, dry and level (as surfaceirregularities may impede fixing of the board). The board shouldbe fully restrained using mechanical fixings. The number andtype of such fixings should be in accordance with the fixingsupplier’s recommendations, and should be evenly distributedover the whole area of the board. Fixings should not overlapboard edges.

FinishingTapered edged boards allow the employment of standard dry–lining techniques. A plaster skim finish can also be appliedto the boards. The finishing should be carried out inaccordance with the specified manufacturer’s instructions,particularly in relation to the need to allow thorough drying ofthe plaster prior to decoration.

Fire Stops Current Building Regulations / Standards should be consideredwith regard to the requirements for and provision of fire stops.

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CuttingCutting should be carried out either by using a fine toothedsaw, or by using a sharp knife to cut through the insulation andpaper backing of the plasterboard, then snapping the boardface down over a straight edge and cutting the paper facing ofthe plasterboard on the other side. Ensure accurate trimmingto achieve close butting joints and continuity of insulation.

AvailabilityKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board isavailable through specialist insulation distributors and selectedbuilders’ merchants throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.

PackagingThe boards are supplied palletised in labelled packs withprotective corner pieces, shrinkwrapped in polythene.

StorageThe packaging of Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 InsulatedDry–lining Board should not be considered adequate foroutdoor protection. Boards should be stored inside a building.If, however, temporary outdoor storage cannot be avoidedthen the boards should be stacked flat on a level base, clearof the ground, and completely protected from inclementweather by use of a polythene sheet or weatherproof tarpaulin.Boards that have been allowed to get wet should not be used.

Health and SafetyKingspan Insulation products are chemically inert and safe touse. A leaflet on this topic which satisfies the requirements setout in the Control of Substances Hazardous to HealthRegulations 1988 (COSHH) is available from the KingspanInsulation Marketing Department (see rear cover).

Please note that the reflective surface on this product is designed to enhance its thermalperformance. As such, it will reflect light as well as heat, including ultraviolet light. Therefore, ifthis board is being installed during very bright or sunny weather, it is advisable to wear UVprotective sunglasses or goggles, and if the skin is exposed for a significant period of time, toprotect the bare skin with a UV block sun cream.

The reflective facing used on this product can be slippery underfoot when wet. Therefore, it isrecommended that any excess material should be contained to avoid a slip hazard.

Warning – do not stand on or otherwise support your weight on this board unless it is fullysupported by a load bearing surface.

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Product DataStandards and ApprovalsKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board ismanufactured to the highest standards under quality controlsystems approved to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000 / I.S. EN ISO9001: 2000 (Quality management systems. Requirements).

Standard DimensionsKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board isavailable in the following standard size:

Nominal Dimension Availability

Length (m) 2.4Width (m) 1.2Plasterboard Thickness (mm) 12.5Insulant Thickness (mm) Refer to local distributor or

Kingspan Insulation price list forcurrent stock and non–stock sizes.

Compressive StrengthTypically exceeds 125 kPa at 10% compression when testedto BS EN 826: 1996 (Thermal insulating products for buildingapplications. Determination of compression behaviour).

Water Vapour ResistanceModified to include board facings, the boards achieve aresistance far greater than 100 MN.s/g, when tested inaccordance with BS 4370–2: 1993 (Methods of test for rigidcellular materials. Methods 7 to 9). Where additional vapourcontrol is required an appropriate surface treatment should be applied over the completed insulated wall area (refer to‘Water Vapour Control’).

Durability If correctly applied, Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board has an indefinite life. Its durability dependson the supporting structure and the conditions of its use.

LimitationsKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board has agypsum plasterboard face. It should, therefore, not be used to isolate dampness nor be used in continuously damp orhumid conditions.

Product DescriptionThe Front FacingThe front facing of Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 InsulatedDry–lining Board is a tapered edge gypsum basedplasterboard which readily accepts dry–jointing materials,plaster skim or direct decoration.

The CoreThe core of Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–liningBoard is a premium performance CFC/HCFC–free rigidphenolic insulant of typical density 35 kg/m3.

The Reverse FaceThe reverse facing of Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board is a composite foil autohesively bonded tothe insulation core during manufacture.

CFC/HCFC–freeKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–liningBoard is manufactured without the use of CFCs/HCFCs and has zero Ozone DepletionPotential (ODP).

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Manufactured to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000Certificate No. 388

I.S. EN ISO 9001: 2000Registration No. 19.0633

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Resistance to Solvents, Fungi & RodentsThe insulation core is resistant to short–term contact withpetrol and with most dilute acids, alkalis and mineral oils.However, it is recommended that any spills be cleaned off fullybefore the boards are installed. Ensure that safe methods ofcleaning are used, as recommended by the suppliers of thespilt liquid. The insulation core is not resistant to somesolvent–based adhesive systems, particularly those containingmethyl ethyl ketone. Adhesives containing such solventsshould not be used in association with this product. Damaged boards or boards that have been in contact withharsh solvents or acids should not be used.

The insulation core and facings used in the manufacture ofKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board resistattack by mould and microbial growth and do not provide anyfood value to vermin.

Fire PerformanceKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board willachieve the results given below, which enable it to be classifiedby the Building Regulations as being Class 0 and as Low Riskby the Technical Standards in Scotland.

Test Result

BS 476–6:1989 Fire propagation index of(Fire tests on building performance (I) not exceedingmaterials and structures. 12 and sub index (i1) notMethod of test for fire exceeding 6 (for rigid phenolicpropagation for products) insulation core)BS 476–7:1997 Class 1 rating(Fire tests on building materials and structures. Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products)BS 5111–1:1974 < 5%(Smoke Obscuration)

Further details on the fire performance of Kingspan Insulationproducts may be obtained from the Kingspan InsulationTechnical Service Department (see rear cover).

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Thermal Properties

The λ–values and R–values quoted are in accordance with the principles in the HarmonisedEuropean Standard BS EN 13166: 2001 (Thermalinsulation products for buildings – Factory made

products of phenolic foam (PF) – Specification) using socalled 90 / 90 principles. Comparison with alternative

products may not be appropriate unless the sameprocedures have been followed.

Thermal Conductivity The thermal conductivity (λ–value) of the plasterboardcomponent of Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–liningBoard is 0.19 W/m.K.

The thermal conductivity (λ–value) of the insulation core ofKingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Dry–lining Board is0.024 W/m.K (insulant thickness 15–24 mm), 0.023 W/m.K (insulant thickness 25–44 mm) and 0.021 W/m.K (insulantthickness ≥ 45 mm).

Thermal ResistanceThermal resistance (R–value) varies with the thickness of eachcomponent. It is calculated by dividing the thickness of eachcomponent (expressed in metres) by its thermal conductivityand adding the resultant figures together.

*Product Thickness Thermal Resistance(mm) (m2.K/W)

32.5 0.9037.5 1.1542.5 1.3547.5 1.5552.5 1.8057.5 2.2062.5 2.4067.5 2.6572.5 2.9077.5 3.1582.5 3.35

*Product thickness = insulation thickness + 12.5 mm plasterboard.

Refer to local distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current stock and non–stock sizes.

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Kingspan InsulationKingspan Insulation offers an extensive range of premium and high performance insulation products, breathablemembranes and pre–insulated systems for the constructionindustry. Following an extensive investment programme,Kingspan Insulation is continuing to lead the insulation industry by manufacturing its insulation products with zeroOzone Depletion Potential (ODP) and quoting thermalperformance data in accordance with the new harmonisedEuropean Standards.

Kingspan Insulation Limited specialises in the solution ofinsulation problems. The Kingspan Insulation range of insulationproducts meet the exacting requirements of the constructionindustry and are produced to the highest standards, includingBS EN ISO 9001: 2000 / I.S. EN ISO 9001: 2000. Eachproduct has been designed to fulfil a specific need and hasbeen manufactured to precise standards and tolerances.

Insulation for:● Pitched Roofs

● Flat Roofs

● Cavity Walls

● Timber and Steel Framing

● Externally Insulated Cladding Systems

● Floors

● Soffits

Solutions:● Insulated Dry–Lining

● Tapered Roofing Systems

● Kingspan KoolDuct® Pre–Insulated Ducting

● Kingspan nilvent ® Breathable Membranes

The Kingspan Insulation Product RangeThe Kingspan Kooltherm® K–range● With a thermal conductivity of 0.021–0.024 W/m.K

CFC/HCFC–free rigid phenolic insulation is the mostthermally efficient insulation product commonly available.

● Utilises the thinnest possible insulation board to achieverequired U–values.

● Fire performance can be equivalent to mineral fibre.

● Achieves a Class 0 fire rating to the Building Regulationsand Low Risk rating for the Technical Standards in Scotland.

● Achieves the best possible rating of < 5% smokeobscuration when tested to BS 5111: Part 1: 1974.

● CFC/HCFC–free with zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).

The Kingspan Therma™ Range● With a thermal conductivity of 0.023–0.028 W/m.K

CFC/HCFC–free rigid urethane insulation is one of the mostthermally efficient insulation products commonly available.

● Easily achieves required U–values with minimum boardthickness.

● Achieves the required fire performance for the intendedapplication.


The Kingspan Styrozone® & Purlcrete® Ranges● Rigid extruded polystyrene insulation (XPS) has the highest

compressive strength of any commonly available insulant.

● Ideal for specialist applications such as inverted roofing andheavy–duty flooring.

● Easily achieves required U–values with minimum boardthickness.

● Achieves the required fire performance for the intendedapplication.


All Products● Their closed cell structure resists both moisture and water

vapour ingress – problems which can be associated withopen cell materials such as mineral fibre and which canresult in reduced thermal performance.

● Unaffected by air movement – problems that can beexperienced with mineral fibre and which can reducethermal performance.

● Safe and easy to install – non–fibrous.

● Provide reliable long term thermal performance over thelifetime of the building.

Customer ServiceFor quotations, order placement and details of despatches pleasecontact the Kingspan Insulation Customer Service Department onthe numbers below:

UK – Tel: +44 (0) 870 850 8555– Fax: +44 (0) 870 850 8666– email: [email protected]

Ireland – Tel: +353 (0) 42 97 54200– Fax: +353 (0) 42 97 54299– email: [email protected]

Literature & SamplesKingspan Insulation produces a comprehensive range of technicalliterature for specifiers, contractors, stockists and end users. The literature contains clear ‘user friendly’ advice on typical design; design considerations; thermal properties; sitework and product data.

Available as a complete Design Manual or as individual productbrochures, Kingspan Insulation technical literature is an essentialspecification tool. For copies please contact the KingspanInsulation Marketing Department on the numbers below:



Tapered RoofingFor technical guidance, quotations, order placement and details of despatches please contact the Kingspan InsulationTapered Roofing Department on the numbers below:



Technical Advice / DesignKingspan Insulation supports all of its products with acomprehensive Technical Advisory Service for specifiers, stockistsand contractors.

This includes a computer–aided service designed to give fast,accurate technical advice. Simply phone the Kingspan InsulationTechnical Service Department with your project specification.Calculations can be carried out to provide U–values, condensation/ dew point risk, required insulation thicknesses etc… Thereafterany number of permutations can be provided to help you achieveyour desired targets.

The Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department can alsogive general application advice and advice on design detailing andfixing etc... Site surveys are also undertaken as appropriate.

Please contact the Kingspan Insulation Technical ServiceDepartment on the numbers below:



General EnquiriesFor all other enquiries contact Kingspan Insulation on the numbers below:



Kingspan Insulation Ltd. reserves the right to amend product specifications without priornotice. Product thicknesses shown in this document should not be taken as being availableex–stock and reference should be made to the current Kingspan Insulation price–list or advicesought from Kingspan Insulation’s Customer Service Department (see above left).The information, technical details and fixing instructions etc. included in this literature are givenin good faith and apply to uses described. Recommendations for use should be verified as tothe suitability and compliance with actual requirements, specifications and any applicable lawsand regulations. For other applications or conditions of use, Kingspan Insulation offers aTechnical Advisory Service (see above) the advice of which should be sought for uses ofKingspan Insulation products that are not specifically described herein. Please check that yourcopy of the literature is current by contacting the Kingspan Insulation Marketing Department(see left).

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