Largely manufactured from recycled glass (e.g. windscreens) and mineral base materials such as sand and without the use of binding agents. The ingredients are melted into molten glass, which is cooled and crushed into a fine powder. The powdered glass is poured into molds and heated (below the melting point) in a "sintering" process that causes the particles to adhere to one another. Next, a small amount of finely ground carbon-black is added and the material is heated in a "cellulation" process. Here, the carbon reacts with oxygen, creating carbon dioxide, which creates the insulating bubbles in the (material). CO2 accounts for more than 99% of the gas in the cellular spaces.
Cellulose insulation is a material made from recycled newspaper. The paper is shredded and inorganic salts, such as boric acid, are added for resistance to fire, mould, insects and vermin. The insulation is installed either blown or damp-sprayed depending on application.
Wood fibre
The success of wood fibre insulation derives from an attractive environmental profile combined with a whole bag of functions including rigid insulation, sheathing and sarking for timber frames, roofs and flooring as well as flexible insulation for studs and rafters.
Wood of course is renewable, it sequesters carbon during its growth and product production is relatively free from pollution. The insulation value of wood fibre boards is not as dimensionally efficient as some of the orthodox petro-chemical materials - but it's no slouch either - typically coming in with a 'k value' range of between 0.038-0.043 W/mK depending on format.
Hemp
Hemp fibres are produced from hemp straw of the hemp plant. Most hemp is imported, but an increasing amount of home-grown crop is becoming available. Hemp grows up to a height of nearly 4 metres within a period of 100-120 days. Because the plants shade the soil, no chemical protection or toxic additives are required for hemp cultivation. The product is composed of, usually, 85% hemp fibre with the ballance made up of polyester binding and 3-5% soda added for fire proofing.
Straw
Straw is an agricultural by-product, the dry stalks of cereal plants, after the grain and chaff have been removed. Straw makes up about half of the yield of cereal crops such asbarley, oats, rice, rye and wheat.
Suspended ceiling insulation is normally applied beneath concrete floors. They serve many purposes in commercial and residential properties – covering up pipes and air ducts, creating space for light points and forming an aesthetically pleasing finish. Insulation can be very important in a suspended ceiling. With effective installation, the gap between this construction and the intermediate floor above can be filled with insulation material – whether you have a wooden or metal frame in place. Suspended ceilings by their nature will improve the thermal efficiency of a building, reducing the depth of the internal ceiling height, effectively trapping the warm air below. However, as most ceiling tiles are fairly porous, a proportion of this warm air will penetrate through the tiles and into the ceiling void. Installing insulation above the suspended ceiling will help to restore the warm air within the room and not into the ceiling void. You’ll need to ensure the entire suspended ceiling is covered, without gaps. That’s most easily achieved by lifting a ceiling tile, filling in the area around it, then replacing the tile, moving a few feet along the ceiling, and repeating. Given the additional thickness of thermal ceiling roll compared with some insulation boards, it’s not surprising that you can reduce heat loss even more effectively with ceiling insulation roll. To fit, the principle is exactly the same as with a regular loft, although here you’ll need to remove a series of ceiling tiles at regular intervals along a straight line, then progress from one to the next, ensuring the roll is laid straight, abutting the prior roll.
The simplest form insulation to install above your suspended ceiling is the insulation pad. Each pad is a self-contained pillow of rock or mineral fibre encased in polythene. Suspended ceiling insulation pads are lightweight and easy to install – and they won’t cause any undue stress on your suspended ceiling. Suspended ceiling insulation pads are standard ceiling tile-sized. To work out how many you need, you need just count the tiles. There are three types available: Thermal Pads, Acoustic Pads and Flame Retardant Pads. Standard Sizes - 600x600mm or 1200X600mm and at thicknesses of 100mm, 150mm and 200mm.
INSULATING ROLL
Given the additional thickness of thermal ceiling roll compared with some insulation pads, it’s not surprising that you can reduce heat loss even more effectively with ceiling insulation roll. To fit, the principle is exactly the same as with a regular loft, however it would be quite difficult access wise. You should need to lift a tile and may pull the insulation out of alignment and leave cold spots. Also fibres can fall through any gaps and settle onto surfaces in the rooms below.
PIR boards come in many thicknesses and provide good levels of insulation but you would have to do a large amount of cutting to get the boards shaped to the size of each tile to properly fit them. If you put strips above many tiles or full sheets across the tiles then you will struggle to get easy access again should you need to for plumbing and electrical servicing. There is also less flexibility to go over or around pipework and service ducts that are close to the ceiling tiles or grid.
112.5mm XT/TL-FR is an insulated plasterboard made of 100mm Unilin PIR rigid foam insulation core bonded to 12.5mm fire plasterboard used in drylining applications where fire rating is crucial.
Fire Resistant Insulated Plasterboard with a Pink Paper Face offers 30 minutes fire protection in a sin..
112.5mm (100mm) XT/TL-FR Fire Resistant PIR Insulated Plasterboard
Fire plasterboard used in drylining applications where fire rating is crucial
Pink Paper Front Face offers 30 minutes fire protection in a single layer
Provides an effective vapour control layer (integral vapour barrier build in)
FR Insulated Plasterboard can be readily cut using a sharp knife or fine toothed saw
112.5mm (113mm) Unilin XT/TL-MR is a moisture resistant insulated plasterboard made of 100mm PIR rigid foam insulation bonded to 12.5mm moisture resistant plasterboard used in high humidity conditions.
Unilin XT/TL-MR Moisture Resistant Insulation Board improves moisture resistance and thermal pe..
112.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MR Thermaliner PIR MR Moisture Resistant is an insulated panel combined of PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm green moisture resistant plasterboard designed for internal building areas of high humidity conditions, ideal for receiving a plaster finish or for direc..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Improving Moisture Resistance and Thermal Performance
Applications: Kitchen and Bathroom Walls and Ceiling Installations...
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
Strong Moisture Resistant Paperliners - Water Repellent
62.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix consist of PIR insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed to provide thermal insulation and vapour barrier for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board is a highly v..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
122.5mm (123mm) Unilin XT/TL-MR is a moisture resistant insulated plasterboard made of 110mm PIR rigid foam insulation bonded to 12.5mm moisture resistant plasterboard used in high humidity conditions.
Unilin XT/TL-MR Moisture Resistant Insulation Board improves moisture resistance and thermal pe..
122.5mm Fire Insulated Plasterboard XT/TL-FR is an extra thick fire and thermal insulation board made of 110mm PIR bonded to 12.5mm pink fire plasterboard used in dry lining applications.
Fire Resistant Insulated Plasterboard with a Pink Paper Face offers 30 minutes fire protection in a single la..
122.5mm (110mm) XT/TL-FR Fire Resistant PIR Insulated Plasterboard
Fire plasterboard used in drylining applications where fire rating is crucial
Pink Paper Front Face offers 30 minutes fire protection in a single layer
Provides an effective vapour control layer (integral vapour barrier build in)
FR Insulated Plasterboard can be readily cut using a sharp knife or fine toothed saw
122.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MR Thermaliner PIR MR Moisture Resistant is an insulated panel combined of PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm green moisture resistant plasterboard designed for internal building areas of high humidity conditions, ideal for receiving a plaster finish or for direc..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Improving Moisture Resistance and Thermal Performance
Applications: Kitchen and Bathroom Walls and Ceiling Installations...
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
Strong Moisture Resistant Paperliners - Water Repellent
64.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Insulated Plasterboard consist of PIR insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining B..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
67.5mm Xtratherm (Unilin) XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Insulated Plasterboard is a 55mm PIR insulation core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation for masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board ..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
69.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is an insulated panel combined of PIR insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board is a hi..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
72.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Insulated Plasterboard is made up of PIR insulation core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed to provide thermal insulation and vapour barrier for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board i..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
74.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner is an insulated panel combined of PIR insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Boa..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
77.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Insulated Plasterboard is a 65mm PIR insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed to provide thermal insulation and vapour barrier for walls, sloped roofs and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed is a highly versatile and durable ..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
79.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is an insulated panel combined of PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and dry lining in one operation that is suitable for internal masonry ..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
82.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is a 70mm PIR insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed to thermal insulation for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board is a hig..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
84.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is an insulated panel combined of PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and dry lining in one operation that is suitable for internal masonry ..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
87.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is a 75mm PIR rigid insulation core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board is a highly versatile and dur..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
89.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is an insulated panel combined of PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and dry lining in one operation that is suitable for internal masonry ..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
92.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is a 80mm PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard suitable for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Board is a highly versatile and durable ..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
99.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Insulated Plasterboard is a 90mm PIR insulation core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and dry lining for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining B..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
102.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Insulated Plasterboard is made up of 90mm PIR insulation core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard designed to provide high levels of thermal insulation and vapour barrier for walls and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Unilin Board is a hi..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
109.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is an insulated panel combined of 100mm PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard, used for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board is a..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
112.5mm Xtratherm (Unilin) XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Insulated Plasterboard is made up of 100mm PIR insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard to provide thermal insulation and vapour barrier for walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Drylining Board is a h..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
119.5mm Xtratherm Thin-R XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Composite Drylining Board is a 110mm PIR insulation foam core bonded to 9.5mm plasterboard designed to provide thermal insulation and dry lining in one operation that is suitable for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtra..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications
122.5mm Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Thermal Liner Mech Fix Insulated Palsterboard consist of 110mm PIR rigid insulation foam core bonded to 12.5mm plasterboard, used for internal masonry walls, sloped rafters and ceilings.
Xtratherm XT/TL-MF Mechanically Fixed Unilin Board is a highly versatile and dura..
Provides Effective Vapour Control Layer
Reducing Energy Consumption and Costs
For a Variety of Wall Types - Internal Walls, Sloped Roofs, Ceilings
Insulation & Drylining in one Application - Refurbishment & New Build
XT/TL-MF is only suitable for mechanically fixed applications