EPS INSULATED PLASTERBOARD
EPS insulated plasterboard so called "Thermal laminate" or "Thermal basic" is a combination of a 9.5mm gypsum based wallboard, strongly bonded to expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulant that can be used internally in new build and refurbishment projects requiring a basic thermal upgrade. These types of panels are often associated with the brands such as British Gypsum or Knauf.
Both brands offer thinnest insulated plasterboard as thin as 22mm thick and offer certified thermal conductivity of 0.038W/mK. Top brands are followed by Warmline EPS insulated plasterboard with its cost-effective 22mm panel offering U-value of 0.992 W/m2K. Those types of insulation are no doubt the best cheap available options in the UK.
EPS INSULATED PLASTERBOARDS MANUFACTURERS
There are only a few main players on the market offering EPS insulated plasterboard - Knauf® followed by British Gypsum® and Warmline®.
British Gypsum offers BG Gyproc ThermaLine Basic product that provide an efficient way to achieve instant energy savings, while maximising room space.
On the other hand Knauf offers a Thermal Laminate EPS panel that provides an efficient way to achieve thermal conductivity of 0.038W/mK. Knauf Thermal Laminate Insulation Board also reduces CO2 emissions as well as reducing energy costs, offering short payback periods. Both boards are supplied with a tapered edge for direct decoration or plaster finish.
EPS INSULATED PLASTERBOARDS THICKNESSES
Generally speaking, using EPS core insulated plasterboard you are limited to a few basic thicknesses. While the British Gypsum brand offers thicknesses such as: 22mm, 30mm and 40mm, Knauf offers a wider range of thicknesses, with additional thickness of 50mm. Warmline brand offers the same thicknesses as Knauf and can be used as an equivalent product to Gyproc Thermaline Basic. All boards are quick and easy to install measuring in length 2400mm and 1200mm in width.
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