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.
EcoTherm Insulation (UK) Ltd is one of the UK’s largest PIR thermal insulation suppliers. EcoTherm develops, manufactures and supplies thin polyisocyanurate (PIR) rigid thermal insulation board products throughout the UK. EcoTherm offers thin, rigid floor insulation boards suitable for solid, concrete, timber and suspended floors. EcoTherm is constantly developing and testing its insulation boards to bring new, innovative and improved products to the market. Products are manufactured with a CFC and HCFC-free blowing agent, that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a low Global Warming Potential (GWP). They correspond to the BRE Global Green Guide generic specification which achieves a summary rating of A on tissue facing products and A+ on foil facing ones. The manufacturing facility, at which EcoTherm Eco-Deck boards (pre-insulated flat roof decking) are produced, carries FSC® (FSC®- C109304) certification.
After years of development, EcoTherm’s product development team improved the thermal resistance of standard foil faced insulation range to its current value (thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mK) and continue to test and innovate to further improve this. Products such as Eco-Liner are a prime example of how PIR insulation products are evolving and providing new solutions to the end user, enabling them to complete jobs easier and faster than before. Delivered in convenient, compact packages, the boards require half the volume of traditional material with the same insulation value. So there is a reduction in storage space, transport and manual handling. EcoTherm boards also have a fibre free insulation core, and therefore are non-irritant. EcoTherm has the majority of its product range in stockists around the UK.
Due to its rigidity EcoTherm insulation is easy to cut and simple to fit. Boards are easily fixed by employing any number of traditional techniques. PIR insulation is fibre free, so unlike other forms of insulation no skin irritation can be caused by handling EcoTherm products. The products are manufactured under management systems certified to ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001: 2004 and BS OHSAS 18001: 2007.
ECOTHERM® PRODUCT RANGE
EcoTherm’s product range is suitable for use within flat and pitched roofs, walls, floors and ceilings in new and existing buildings. EcoTherm’s boards are recognised for their compressive strength, low weight, ease of installation and excellent thermal performance. PIR boards are light, in fact, they're up to 7 times lighter than traditional insulation materials.
Ecotherm eco-versal is a fibre free rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation core with aluminium foil composite facing to both sides. Product is covered by BBA Agrément Certificate No 14/5157. The compressive strength of Eco-Versal typically exceeds 140 kPa when tested at 10% compression to BS EN 826: 2013 (Thermal insulating products for building applications. Determination of compressive behaviour). Eco-Versal is suitable for use with most Underfloor Heating Systems (UFH) and if correctly installed, Eco-Versal has an indefinite life.
Eco-Cavity wall insulation boards are ideal for masonry walls. They achieve high levels of thermal performance for thinner constructions whilst maintaining a clear residual air gap; effective protection against driving rain, particularly in coastal and exposed locations. The boards are conveniently sized to co-ordinate with brick and block dimensions and to allow the insertion of wall ties at the appropriate spacing.
Application
Masonry Walls | Partial fill cavity walls
EcoTherm Eco-Cavity Full Fill
Eco-Cavity Full Fill boards have tongue and groove edges ensure a continuous layer of insulation, increases protection from wind driven rain and also aids installation. This allows users to optimise the full cavity with high performing thermal insulation, meaning U-values and Building Regulations can be met without altering standard construction designs. Eco-Cavity Full Fill prevents the need to increase cavity space and overall wall width to accommodate larger thicknesses of traditional insulation materials.
Application
Masonry Walls | Full fill cavity walls
EcoTherm Eco-Liner
Eco-liner is a 2 in 1 insulated dry lining board for mech fix and dot & dab applications. (Fibre free rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation core bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge gypsum plasterboard using proprietary gypsum adhesive). The 2 in 1 board insulates and dry lines walls in one application.
Application
Internal Walls | DryLining Systems
EcoTherm Eco Deck Pre-Insulated Flat Roof Decking
EcoTherm Eco-Deck Pre-Insulated Structural Flat Roof Decking is a solid high-quality PIR (polyisocyanurate) insulation board bonded to 6mm plywood on one side and multilayer foil on reverse side designed to deck and insulate in one simple application on new roofs or upgrading the thermal performance of existing roofs. EcoTherm Eco-Deck Decking Insulation Board 2400mm x 1200mm is suitable for use with mechanically fixed single-ply waterproofing membranes, mastic asphalt, roll & pour and adhered systems. It provides a cost effective means of reducing CO2 emissions and for compliance with Building Regulations and Standards.
25mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is a rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
EcoTherm Eco-Versal PIR Insulation Board can be used to insulate: solid f..
30mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is a rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 30mm is suitable for a wide range o..
35mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Board is an universal multi-purpose PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 35mm is suitable for a wide range of app..
40mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is an universal multi-purpose rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides used for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Eco-Versal has a thermal conductivity (lambda value) of 0.022 W/mK with l..
45mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board 5 in 1 Solution is designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
EcoTherm Eco-Versal PIR Insulation Board can be used to insulate: solid floors (above and below slab), suspended block and beam floors, suspended float..
50mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is a rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 50mm is suitable for a wide range o..
55mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is a multi-purpose fibre free rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
EcoTherm Eco-Versal PIR Insulation Board can be used to insulate: sol..
60mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is a rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 60mm is suitable for a wide range o..
65mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board 5 in 1 Solution is a universal multi-purpose fibre free rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 65mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both ..
70mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 70mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both new build and upgrading the thermal performance of existing buil..
75mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is a universal multi-purpose rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 75mm is suitable for a wide range of applicat..
80mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board 5 in 1 Solution is designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 80mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both new build and upgrading the thermal performance ..
85mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Board is a rigid insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 85mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including bot..
90mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is a universal multi-purpose fibre free rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 90mm is suitable for a wide range ..
95mm EcoTherm EcoVersal Insulation Board is a multi-purpose rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 95mm is suitable for a wide range of a..
100mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is an universal multi-purpose fibre free rigid PIR insulation core designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 100mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both new build and upgra..
110mm EcoTherm EcoVersal Board is a rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 110mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including b..
120mm EcoTherm EcoVersal Insulation Board is an universal rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 120mm is suitable for a wide range of ap..
130mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Rigid Insulation Board is designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 130mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both new build and upgrading the thermal performance of exist..
140mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is an universal multi-purpose rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 140mm is suitable for a wide range of appli..
150mm EcoTherm EcoVersal Insulation Board is a rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 150mm is suitable for a wide range of applications ..
160mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is an universal rigid polyisocyanurate insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 160mm is suitable for a wide range of applic..
170mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is a rigid PIR insulation board used for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 170mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both new build and upgrading the thermal p..
180mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is a multi-purpose fibre free rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal is suitable for a wide range of applications including both n..
190mm EcoTherm EcoVersal PIR Insulation Board is an universal multi-purpose insulation board designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 190mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both new build and upgr..
200mm EcoTherm EcoVersal is a rigid PIR insulation core faced with an aluminium foil composite on both sides designed for insulating pitched roofs, floors, walls, ceilings and dormer cheeks.
Ecotherm Eco-Versal 2400mm x 1200mm x 200mm is suitable for a wide range of applications including both ne..