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.
Established in 1973, Jablite is the UK’s largest producer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products and civil engineering solutions. Today, Jablite® is a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of EPS products and has developed a wide range of BBA-certified and Kiwa-certified insulation products for roofs, walls and floors. Company has three manufacturing sites. They are in Aberdeen, Howden and Ford on the Sussex coast. All Jablite insulation products are manufactured at sites with ISO 14001 certification. Jablite insulation products do not contain and are not manufactured using any substances which are controlled under Montreal or Kyoto Protocols. Jablite insulation products are 100% recyclable. All manufacturing offcuts are re-used in the production of new products.
Jablite Claymaster (Clay Heave Protection) is a product that provides protection against clay heave. Jablite Claymaster works by surrounding the pile cap with a layer of low density, compressible, expanded polystyrene, reducing pressure on the ground beams as the surrounding clay expands and contracts. Claymaster is available in 50mm, 75mm and 100mm thickness to suit most commonly encountered combinations on site.
Jablite external wall insulation is an easy-to-install insulation that will perform for the lifetime of the building. It is compatible with all external wall systems and can be bonded or mechanically fixed to the wall. Jablite supplies external wall insulation in three different Thermal Conductivity Performance levels: 0.032 and 0.038 W/mK to meet your specific project requirements. Jablite External insulation is supplied in boards sized in 1200 x 2400mm and 1200 x 600mm in thicknesses from 25mm – 100mm.
Applications
External wall insulation | Facade
Jabfloor
Jabfloor is a floor insulation board that achieves the required U-value and compressive performance on a range of different floor applications. Jablite Jabfloor floor insulation has excellent compressive strength, meaning it can easily cope with different flooring loads in different grades. The Jablite Jabfloor insulation range is available in Grade 70, 100, 150, 200 and 250 grades as defined by BS EN13163.
Jabfloor 70 is used for standard domestic loads. Jabfloor 100 is used in offices and schools. Jabfloor 150 – 250 is used in heavy commercial, industrial settings.
Jablite Jabfloor Insulation is supplied in a standard board size of 1200mm x 2400mm.
Applications
Below ground supported slab
Above slab below chipboard
Above slab below screed
Precast suspended concrete
Cold Store
Ground Heave Protection Vertical
The Jablite Ground Heave Protection boards are a cellular-structured void former that is precision-cut from EPS (expanded polystyrene).
Bonded bottom sheet removes the need for a sand/cement blinding layer.
Applications
Beam | Slab | Insulated Slab
Premium Inverted Roof Insulation
Jablite's new range of Premium Inverted Roof Insulation is KIWA-certified and is available in a wide range of densities to meet the specified compression performance for applications from light traffic maintenance roofs to car parks and podium slabs. Jablite Premium Inverted Roof Insulation boards in 200, 300 and 200+ grades have adequate resistance to the loads associated with light maintenance traffic on roofs and to pedestrian foot traffic on balconies and roof terraces. Jablite Premium Inverted Roof insulation in 500 and 600 grade meets higher loading requirements in applications such as car parks and podium slabs.
Applications
Roofs | Car parks | Podiums | Roof terraces
Premium Green Roof Insulation
An inverted roof construction places thermal insulation above the waterproof layer. This maintains the waterproof membrane at an even temperature and protects it from the damaging effects of UV radiation or the effects of the weather. The specified thermal performance of the inverted roof is achieved through the roof design and the thickness of the insulation used.
Jablite Premium Green Roof Insulation for inverted roofs is supplied in 200, 300 and 200+ grades that are suitable for the loads associated with light maintenance traffic on roofs, pedestrian foot traffic on balconies and roof terraces. Jablite Premium Green Roof 500 and 600 grade is available for higher loading requirements.
Applications
Green and Brown Roof applications including light traffic maintenance roofs and roof terraces.
Garage Floor System
Jablite Garage Floor System is an alternative to a traditional concrete block and beam garage floor. When combined with a Jablite Structural Board Thermal Floor the house and garage floor can be designed and supplied as one item. The system is engineered to provide the required performance and combines pre-stressed concrete beams, Jablite EPS panels, A142 steel mesh and structural concrete topping.
Applications
Garage Floor
Jabfill HP
Jabfill High Performance (HP) Cavity Wall Insulation is designed to optimise the cavity space in a new build property. Jabfill HP Cavity Wall Insulation is moulded from HP or High Performance EPS (expanded polystyrene). Jabfill HP Cavity Wall Insulation will eliminate cold bridging and prevent rainwater penetration. Jabfill HP is produced to the requirements of BS En 13163.
Jabfill HP Cavity Wall Insulation is supplied in the standard board sizes of:
450 x 1200mm (excluding tongues and edge detail)
The boards have 5mm-deep flutes on the external face which ensures that any moisture that penetrates the external leaf is directed down the outer face of the insulation and back into the external masonry. Boards are marked to identify the correct orientation for installation.
Applications
Cavity wall
Timber Frame Wall Insulation
Jablite Timber Frame Wall Insulation is manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) and forms part of a wall insulation system used for timber frame construction. Jablite Timber Frame Wall Insulation is supplied as EPS HP 70 E (grey) as defined in BS EN 13163. TFWI contains a flame retardant additive to achieve Reaction to Fire Class E.
Applications
Timber Frame Wall
Partial-Fill Cavity Wall Insulation
Jablite Partial-Fill Cavity Wall Insulation is manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) and is designed to be incorporated into new masonry walls during construction. The insulation is lightweight and easy to handle and is retained against the required leaf by clips on the wall ties. A U-Value of 0.35W/m2 K can typically be achieved with a 75mm thickness of Jablite Partial-Fill Cavity Wall Insulation based on a common cavity wall construction using a range of materials for both inner and outer leaf.
25mm Expanded Polystyrene EPS70 Jablite Jabfloor Insulation Board is an economical, long lasting, thermally efficient, easy to cut and install universal EPS insulation board suitable for insulating floors, walls and roofs.
Expanded Polystyrene EPS 70 25mm is an excellent permanent insulating mate..
8ft by 4ft sheets (8' x 4')
Compressive Strength: <70kPa
Suitable above a concrete slab or a precast concrete
EPS70 is rot proof - unaffected by bacteria moulds or fungi
EPS70 is Moisture resistant - non irritant and odourless non-toxic
50mm Claymaster Jablite Clay Heave Protection Board is a lightweight compressible-fill, low-density moisture resistant expanded polystyrene void-fill material developed to protect foundations from clay heave, shrinkage or soil movement.
Claymaster works by surrounding the pile cap with a layer of..
50mm Expanded Polystyrene EPS70 Jablite Jabfloor Insulation Board is an economical, long lasting, thermally efficient, easy to cut and install universal EPS insulation board suitable for insulating floors, walls and roofs.
Expanded Polystyrene EPS 70 50mm is an excellent permanent insulating mate..
8ft by 4ft sheets (8' x 4')
Compressive Strength: <70kPa
Suitable above a concrete slab or a precast concrete
EPS70 is rot proof - unaffected by bacteria moulds or fungi
EPS70 is Moisture resistant - non irritant and odourless non-toxic
Claymaster Jablite Clay Heave Protection Board is a 75mm low-density moisture resistant expanded polystyrene (EPS) void filling sheet developed to protect foundations from clay heave, shrinkage or soil movement.
Pink board by Jablite Claymaster works by surrounding the pile cap with a layer of li..
100mm Claymaster Jablite Clay Heave Protection is a compressible-fill, low-density moisture resistant expanded polystyrene void-fill material developed to protect foundations from clay heave, shrinkage or soil movement.
Clay master works by surrounding the pile cap with a layer of pink EPS, reduc..
75mm Expanded Polystyrene EPS70 Jablite Jabfloor Insulation Board is an economical, long lasting, thermally efficient, easy to cut and install universal EPS insulation board suitable for insulating floors, walls and roofs.
Expanded Polystyrene EPS 70 75mm is an excellent permanent insulating mate..
8ft by 4ft sheets (8' x 4')
Compressive Strength: <70kPa
Suitable above a concrete slab or a precast concrete
EPS70 is rot proof - unaffected by bacteria moulds or fungi
EPS70 is Moisture resistant - non irritant and odourless non-toxic
100mm Expanded Polystyrene EPS70 Jablite Jabfloor Insulation Board is an economical, long lasting, thermally efficient, easy to cut and install universal EPS insulation board suitable for insulating floors, walls and roofs.
Expanded Polystyrene EPS 70 100mm is an excellent permanent insulating ma..
8ft by 4ft sheets (8' x 4')
Compressive Strength: <70kPa
Suitable above a concrete slab or a precast concrete
EPS70 is rot proof - unaffected by bacteria moulds or fungi
EPS70 is Moisture resistant - non irritant and odourless non-toxic
The 150mm Claymaster is an expanded polystyrene (EPS) compressible-fill lightweight material used to protect foundations against lateral heave, typically on the inside face of piled ground beams or deep trench fill foundations.
Shrinkable clays are soils containing a large proportion of mineral p..
150mm Jablite Claymaster Expanded Polystyrene Board (8' x 4')
Compressible-fill EPS used to protect foundations against lateral heave
Used on inside face of piled ground beams or deep trench fill foundations
200mm Claymaster consists of low density expanded polystyrene which can be used when foundations need to be protected against ground heave and to prevent potential problems in foundations due to moisture movement in soils.
Claymaster Jablite is also called clay heave protection board, a moisture ..
200mm Jablite Claymaster Expanded Polystyrene Board (8' x 4')
Compressible-fill EPS used to protect foundations against lateral heave
Used on inside face of piled ground beams or deep trench fill foundations
Claymaster 300mm Pink Board is the original compressible fill expanded polystyrene material used to protect foundations against lateral heave, typically on the inside face of piled ground beams or deep trench fill foundations.
Shrinkable clays are soils containing a large proportion of mineral pa..
300mm Jablite Claymaster Expanded Polystyrene Board (8' x 4')
Compressible-fill EPS used to protect foundations against lateral heave
Used on inside face of piled ground beams or deep trench fill foundations