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.
IKO Enertherm is a worldwide enterprise, with more than 3000 employees, and manufacturing plants in Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Holland, France and Slovakia.
The company’s operations ship products to 96 countries around the globe. IKO PLC is now well established as the UK market leader in the design, manufacture and installation of roofing and waterproofing systems. With this enviable position comes an unwavering commitment and responsibility to continue investing in new product solutions, new manufacturing facilities and the industry’s largest team of people, all dedicated to achieving excellence at every level. IKO Insulations develops, produces and distributes innovative PIR (polyisocyanurate) based insulation products under the IKO enertherm brand. IKO enertherm insulation has the highest performance per m². This means that a higher insulation value is achieved with a thinner board thickness than with other insulation materials (such as EPS, XPS and mineral wool). With IKO enertherm, you therefore make optimum use of the space available on the roof, in the floor or in the cavity.
IKO ENERTHERM® MICRO CELL TECHNOLOGY
IKO PLC has announced the official launch of its BBA approved insulation board, IKO enertherm, made with unique Micro Cell Technology (MCT). The aluminium-faced board has a multi-layer lamination for long lasting performance and an outstanding 0.022W/(m.K) lambda value, which means thermal insulation values can be met using thinner boards.
The Micro Cell Technology means IKO enertherm insulation boards retain their shape and dimensional stability longer than some other PIR boards. MCT has a very low long-term moisture absorption rate (<0.6%). This means the boards are rot and mould-resistant and don’t get heavier due to absorbing water, which reduces the thermal performance of the board. The MCT structure also gives enertherm more flexibility and excellent compressive strength, so the boards can be trafficked or walked on without rupturing or leaving indentations.
IKO ENERTHERM® PRODUCT RANGE
BASEMENT INSULATION
IKO Enertherm ALU 50 TG
IKO enertherm ALU 50 is a 100 % CFC, HCFC or HFC-free insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a 50 μm unmarked gastight aluminium layer.
Board has tongue and groove system for perfect connection. It can be installed with concrete screws and cover plates.
The aluminium cladding can be painted.
APPLICATION
Outside wall insulation | Basement insulation
FLOOR INSULATION
IKO Enertherm KR ALU TG
IKO enertherm ALU TG is a 100 % CFC, HCFC or HFC-free insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multi-layer gastight aluminium complex.
APPLICATION
Floor insulation (underfloor heating and concrete floors)
IKO Enertherm ALU
IKO enertherm ALU is a 100 % CFC, HCFC or HFC-free insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multi-layer gastight aluminium complex. This high-quality reflecting ALU cladding consists of no fewer than seven layers, combined into a single complex. It is tested under extreme conditions in respect of water absorption, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and emissivity.
APPLICATION
Rooftop: flat roof insulation for timber, concrete and steel deck.
Sarking: pitched roof insulation (type nF with neutral felt).
Floor: floor insulation (underfloor heating and concrete floors).
Wall: cavity wall insulation.
Wrap: outside wall insulation (closed joints).
OUTSIDE WALL INSULATION
IKO Enertherm ALU 50
IKO enertherm ALU 50 is a 100 % CFC, HCFC or HFC-free insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a 50 μm unmarked gastight aluminium layer.
APPLICATION
Outside wall insulation
Basement insulation
CAVITY WALL INSULATION
IKO Enertherm ALU 50 LEVEL
IKO enertherm ALU 50 LEVEL is an insulation board that is 100% free from CFC, HCFC and HFC, with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multilayer gastight aluminium complex. To prevent any unevenness between the inner cavity sheet and the insulation board, IKO enertherm ALU LEVEL is finished on the inner cavity sheet with 25mm of mineral wool with a glass fibre top coat.
APPLICATION
Cavity wall insulation
LOFT FLOOR INSULATION
IKO Enertherm ALU 50 TG
IKO enertherm ALU 50 TG Floor is a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multi-layer gastight aluminium complex. This high-quality reflecting ALU cladding consists of no fewer than seven layers, combined into a single complex. It is tested under extreme conditions in respect of water absorption, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and emissivity.
APPLICATION
Loft floor insulation
PITCHED ROOF INSULATION
IKO Enertherm ALU NF
IKO enertherm ALU NF is used for the thermal insulation of pitched roofs on the rafters or on the trusses. This high-quality reflecting ALU cladding consists of no fewer than seven layers, combined into a single complex. It is tested under extreme conditions in respect of water absorption, mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and emissivity. Tongue and groove edge provides for a windproof and thermal shield without cold bridging. Approx. 60 % thinner than traditional structure between the rafters.
APPLICATION
Pitched roof insulation
IKO Enertherm ALU NF PRO
The IKO enertherm ALU NF PRO board comes with integrated vapour-permeable undertile felt. Integrated vapour-permeable undertile felt provided with a double adhesive strip. IKO enertherm ALU is a 100 % CFC, HCFC and HFC-free insulation board with a core in hard polyisocyanurate foam, coated on both sides with a multi-layer gastight aluminium complex with integrated vapour permeable waterproofing barrier and self-adhesive strips.
APPLICATION
Pitched roof insulation
FLAT ROOF INSULATION
IKO Enertherm BGF
IKO enertherm BGF is a 100 % CFC, HCFC or HFC-free insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a polypropylene-covered bitumen sand and tallow-free glass membrane. BGF board has compressive strength at 10% deformation: ≥ 150kPa (15ton/m²) and water vapour diffusion resistance: PIR foam: μ = 60 – lamination: μ > 100
APPLICATION
Flat roof insulation
IKO Enertherm MG
IKO enertherm MG is an insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a perforated coated glass membrane.
APPLICATION
Flat roof insulation in combination with plastic membranes.
IKO enertherm BM is used for the thermal insulation of flat roof. Made to install with torch-on bituminous membrane sections or mastic asphalt systems: bituminized sand and talc free glass fibre to be applied facing upwards. Board has a straight edge. To install to synthetic roof sections: perforated coated glass fibre to be applied facing upwards.
APPLICATION
Flat roof
INSIDE WALL INSULATION
IKO Enertherm GYPSUM
IKO enertherm GYPSUM is an insulation board with a core in hard polyisocyanurate foam, coated on both sides with a multilayer gas-tight complex, and fitted on one side with an ABA gypsum board with a thickness of 12.5mm.
APPLICATION
Interior walls when renovating
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30mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a multi-functional insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium construction.
IKO PIR Insulation Board 30mm can be used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, clad..
40mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a multi-functional insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium construction.
IKO PIR Insulation Board 40mm can be used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, clad..
50mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a multi-functional insulation board with a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core, clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium construction.
IKO PIR Insulation Board 50mm can be used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, clad..
IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board 60mm is an easy to install rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil, used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, cladding and basements.
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IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board 70mm is an easy to install rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil, used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, cladding and basements.
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IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board 75mm is an easy to install rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil, used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, cladding and basements.
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IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board 80mm is an easy to install rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil, used on flat roofs, pitch roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, cladding and basements.
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85mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil that is used on flat roofs, pitched roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, cladding and basements.
IKO Enertherm ALU 85mm is a lightweight 2..
90mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil that is used on flat roofs, pitched roofs, loft floors, cavity walls, cladding and basements.
IKO Enertherm ALU 90mm is a lightweight 2..
100mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a universal, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil that is used on flat roofs, pitched roofs, floors and walls.
IKO Enertherm ALU 100mm is a lightweight 2400mm x 1200mm PIR r..
110mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Rigid Insulation Board is a universal, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil that is used on flat roofs, pitched roofs, floors and walls.
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120mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Board is a universal, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil that is used on flat roofs, pitched roofs, floors and walls.
IKO Enertherm ALU is a lightweight 2400mm x 1200mm x 120mm PIR rigid insu..
130mm IKO Enertherm ALU Insulation Board is a 100% CFC, HCFC or HFC-free, moisture resistant and BBA approved universal, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil.
IKO Enertherm ALU is a multi-functional, lightweight 2400mm x ..
140mm IKO Enertherm ALU Insulation Board is a 100% CFC, HCFC or HFC-free, moisture resistant and BBA approved universal, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil.
IKO Enertherm ALU is a multi-functional, lightweight 2400mm x ..
150mm IKO Enertherm ALU PIR Insulation Board is a 100% CFC, HCFC or HFC-free, moisture resistant and BBA approved universal, rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil.
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160mm IKO Enertherm ALU Universal PIR Insulation Board is a 100% CFC, HCFC or HFC-free BBA approved rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil.
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180mm IKO Enertherm ALU Universal PIR Insulation Board is a 100% CFC, HCFC and HFC-free, BBA approved rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil.
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200mm IKO Enertherm ALU Universal PIR Rigid Insulation Board is a BBA approved rigid polyisocyanurate foam core insulation board clad on both sides with a multi-layer gas-tight aluminium foil that is used in construction industry.
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