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.
PF phenolic insulation boards (Phenolic Foam) are lightweight but strong thermosetting plastics and are considered to be one of the best rigid, closed-cell structure materials for thermal insulation at present being up to 50% more effective than other common insulation materials such as PIR. Closed cell content makes it highly resistant to water penetration. In fact, it is non-wicking material. This means that if water enters the insulation system due to the vapour barrier becoming punctured, any moisture ingress is limited and confined to the punctured area. This ensures moisture does not build up and compromise the whole system. Any moisture ingress is limited and confined to the punctured area. As they’re closed cells they shouldn’t absorb moisture or water vapour, unlike open cell products. Phenolic insulation achieves a lambda value of just 0.018 W/mK across all thicknesses. High density boards have a good compressive strength and are suitable even for floors. Phenolic foams are produced with densities in the range of 35 kg/m³ to 160 kg/m³ and are often used in particularly damp environments such as bathrooms and toilets. Phenolic boards will likely be the most expensive of all the rigid foam insulation options available on market, however being low thermal conductivity insulation enables high levels of thermal performance to be achieved utilising thinner sections of insulation. The exceptionally low thermal conductivity of closed cell phenolic foam boards means that appropriate insulation efficiency can be achieved with the thinnest possible material. Phenolic foam is typically made in 80kg/m3, 120kg/m3 and 160kg/m3 densities. It is produced in board form in various sizes and thicknesses. The most popular thicknesses are 25mm, 50mm and 100mm. 1m2 of the product is capable of supporting the weights: 80 kg/m3 64 tonnes, 120 kg/m3 112 tonnes and 160 kg/m3 225 tonnes. The boards achieve a thermal conductivity (λ–value) of: 0.023 W/m.K (15–24 mm), 0.021 W/m.K (25–44 mm) and 0.020 W/m.K (≥ 45 mm).
SHORT HISTORY OF PHENOLIC INSULATION
Phenolic insulation became popular in the 1980s as a thin board that could meet the increased energy saving demands of the day and fit within the constrained spaces older buildings offered for insulation. Kingspan, an Irish company has been producing and selling Kooltherm in Europe since 1992, introducing it in the USA in 2016. It was a response to the energy crisis, which called for greater insulation efficiency. As regulations required higher R-value insulation in roofs, a demand arose for material which offered both fire resistance and high R-value, while not requiring a full roofing re-build to accommodate its thickness.
WHAT IS PHENOLIC INSULATION MADE OF?
A wet foam mix is added directly to the bottom layer of facing. It then expands to meet the top layer. This is then cooked under pressure and cured in a second oven. When it’s ready, the phenolic insulation boards are cut to the right size and packaged up. It means that PF board is manufactured by a process in which a plastic foam forms an insulating core between two flexible tissue faced layers. It has a high closed cell content and fine cell structure.
PHENOLIC INSULATION APPLICATION
Phenolic foam is a uniquely versatile material being suitable for a large range of applications. It can be used in a variety of roof, wall and floor applications, which makes it a great solution for a range of constructions. Used extensively in the building industry for a number of application areas including roofing (Xtratherm Safe-R SR/PR), cavity board (Xtratherm SR/CW), external wall board (Kingspan K5), plasterboard dry linings systems (Xtratherm Safe-R SR/TB or Kingspan K118) and floor insulation (Kingspan K103 or Xtratherm SR/UF Safe-R). Phenolic foam is also used in a number of highly specialised applications including fire doors, highly fire resistant panels and for insulation in surface ships, off-shore installations and submarines. It has also been used in heating, ventilating and air conditioning applications for many years.
PHENOLIC INSULATION FIRE RATINGS
Phenolic insulation boards have the highest fire rating among many organic insulation materials. It can, in an appropriate form, achieve all the European fire certifications - UK Class O and Dutch NEN 6065/6066 Class 1. Generally speaking, the board is fire-resistant, flame-retardant, non-combustible in case of open flame, smoke-free, non-toxic, and non-dropping. In fact, phenolic foam used as composite panels can achieve up to 2 hours fire resistance rating in the 3m furnace test. The fire performance of phenolic foam is exceptional. It combines zero or very low flame spread with negligible smoke emission and a very low level of toxic gas emission. Foam evolves exceptionally low smoke when exposed to fire and is capable of meeting or exceeding all international building regulation requirements. Toxic gas emission from phenolic foam is generally limited to carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide with very low levels of other gases. Phenolic foams can achieve very low toxic gas ratings in tests such as UK Naval Engineering Standard NES 713. The superior fire performance of phenolic foam is being recognised and this is leading to increased market share in these areas.
PHENOLIC INSULATION VS PIR
Phenolic boards have a slightly higher R-value and a slightly thinner profile than PIR boards due to the manufacturing process. While PIR offers the lambda value of 0.022 W/mK, phenolic closed cell foam offers 0.018W/mK. For comparison, Celotex makes polyisocyanurate rigid foam, so perhaps phenolic is only 10% better then PIR. Moreover, PF boards rasp beautifully, where PIR crumbles. However phenolic boards do tend to be more expensive but on other hand offer the thinnest insulation boards for a given specific u-value. As they’re closed cells they shouldn’t absorb moisture or water vapour, unlike open cell products. PIR insulation boards combine thermal efficiency with an economical price point, although the slightly better thermal performance of phenolic foam may justify the increased cost if depth in the floor construction is at a premium.
PHENOLIC INSULATION PROBLEMS
Phenolic should always be installed above the damp proof membrane (DPM). It is never recommended to lay them exposed directly to the ground. Long term exposure to moisture can result in facings – particularly composite ones featuring kraft paper layers – breaking down, to the detriment of the product. Phenolic insulation is susceptible to decay and causes pipework corrosion when it gets wet. Therefore, measures should be taken to prevent water ingress. Pipework should be properly installed to avoid leaks and all welds should be painted with corrosion resistant paint prior to joint insulation and casing work. Phenolic insulation systems were put in place that the industry realized it creates sulfonic acid when exposed to humidity or direct moisture, like when a roof leaks. In a short time, the acid begins to eat holes in standard painted deck and/or galvanized decks. Phenolic insulation also has a history of crumbling and easily crushes when walked on, leaving a residue on the decking. In order to prevent corrosion in this application, we would need to remove all the residue, which is not practical. But corrosion can’t form without oxygen, moisture and a catalyst. In this case, the catalyst is the Phenolic insulation residue and the sulfonic acid. So the easiest way to prevent corrosion is to use a high-build barrier type coating to stop moisture from contacting the sulfonic residue and steel.
PHENOLIC INSULATION KINGSPAN AND XTRATHERM MANUFACTURERS
There are only a few main players on the market - Kingspan® followed by Xtratherm®. Two of them started their activities in Ireland. Perhaps because many houses in Ireland, particularly those built prior to 1980, were not energy efficient and poorly insulated. While Kingspan offers only Kooltherm K-range, Xtratherm seems to offer a bit more. Xtratherm has products for specific projects. Depending on the application, you can choose between:
Xtratherm SR/CWCavity Wall Insulation Board Xtratherm Safe-R - is a top-class phenolic foam rigid cavity insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for use in traditional masonry walls.
Xtratherm Safe-R SR/TB Insulated Plasterboard is a combination of premium phenolic insulation core with a composite foil facing bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge plasterboard for drylining internal walls.
Xtratherm SR/UFSafe-R Phenolic Foam Underfloor Insulation Board – is a top-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity aluminium foil facings designed for ground supported floors, suspended floors and underfloor heating (UFH).
Xtratherm Rainscreen Cladding Xtratherm Safe-R SR/RS is a high-class rigid phenolic insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for ventilated rainscreen cladding applications in new build and refurbishment projects.
Xtratherm Safe-R SR/PR is a high-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for pitched roofs, sloped roofs, ventilated roofs, hybrid roofs and warm roofs.
Xtratherm Soffit Plus Insulation Panel Xtratherm Safe-R SR/STP is a top-class two-in-one composite insulation board which provides an effective thermal and fire performance solution in structural ceiling applications for commercial and residential buildings.
Xtratherm Framing Board Xtratherm Safe-R SR/FB is a top-class rigid foam insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for use with steel and timber frame applications up to 18m in height.
KINGSPAN®
The Kingspan Kooltherm K-range comprises the thinnest commonly used insulation products for any specific U-value. With a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core, and a thermal conductivity of 0.018 - 0.023 W/mK, these are the most thermally efficient insulation products commonly used.
K103 Kingspan Kooltherm Floor - is an exceptional performance rigid phenolic foam floor insulation board with a glass tissue facings designed for suspended floors, ground supported floors and underfloor heating systems (UFH).
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard - Dry Lining Insulated Board is a top-class three-in-one product for internal wall insulation used as mechanically fixed and adhesively bonded 'dot and dab' insulated plasterboard.
115mm Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity (1200mm x 450mm) is an advanced full fill cavity wall insulation board with certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK that achieves the same wall U-value as alternative products with a much thinner profile.
The NHBC accepts the use of Kingspan Kooltherm K10..
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Single Board is a 52.5mm thick premium performance insulated plasterboard for mechanically fixed and adhesively bonded (dot and dab) insulated drylining.
Kooltherm K118 range is a rigid phenolic thermoset insulation core with a certified thermal conductivity (lambda value)..
52.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard (K18 and K17)
High-quality insulation material made of a rigid phenolic core and plasterboard
Premium performance, lower lambda for internal wall insulation projects
Unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 thermal performance
Premium performance insulation board - thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
100mm Soffit Insulation Board Unilin SR/ST, comprising a rigid foam phenolic (PF) core between low emissivity foil facings, an effective thermal insulation and fire performance solution used in ceilings.
Soffit Board Unilin Safe-R SR/ST can be used as an insulation in exposed concrete floor decks..
100mm SR/CW Partial Fill Cavity Wall Insulation Xtratherm Safe-R is a top-class phenolic foam rigid cavity insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for use in traditional masonry walls.
A high-performance BBA certified 1200mm x 450mm x 100mm square edge board with an approved ..
100mm Framing Board Xtratherm Safe-R SR/FB is a top-class rigid foam phenolic insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for use with steel and timber frame applications up to 18m in height.
A high-performance BBA certified phenolic 2400mm x 1200mm square edge panel with an appr..
Suitable for use in Steel and Timber Frame Systems
Superior Lambda Value as low as 0.020W/mK
Provides excellent U-Values and improved thermal bridging detailing
Can be used between studs or as an insulated sheathing board
100mm SR/FB Safe-R Unilin Framing Board is a superior performance rigid phenolic foam insulation board used in ventilated cladding, timber and steel framed systems up to 11m in height.
Safe-R SR/FB is manufactured to EN 13166 by Unilin Insulation with certified lambda (thermal conductivity) of 0...
100mm Rainscreen Cladding Insulation Xtratherm Safe-R SR/RS is a high-class rigid phenolic insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for ventilated rainscreen cladding applications in new build and refurbishment projects.
Xtratherm SR/RS 2400mm x 1200mm x 100mm insulation board..
Lower Lambda values for improved U-Values
Superior Lambda Value as low as 0.020W/mK
BBA Certified - Certification Number 10/4803
Tested and Approved under BS 8414 and BR135
Euroclass B Fire Classification - Rainscreen Applications
100mm Soffit Insulation Board Xtratherm Safe-R SR/ST is a high-class rigid phenolic insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for structural ceiling applications.
Xtratherm SR/ST Soffit Board is a BBA certified high-efficiency thermal insulation with an approved thermal conduct..
Lower Lambda values for improved U-Values
Superior Lambda Value as low as 0.020W/mK
BS EN ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
BS EN ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Euroclass B Fire Classification - Reduced Thermal Bridging
100mm SR/UF Unilin Floor Insulation Board is a superior performance rigid phenolic foam insulation with enhanced fire performance and composite foil facings, for use in floor applications.
SR/UF provides the most efficient means of floor insulation as it has the strength and thermal properties re..
100mm Unilin SR/CW, comprising a rigid phenolic insulation core between low emissivity foil facings used for traditional cavity masonry walls, achieves excellent U-Values whilst maintaining a residual cavity.
SR/CW partial fill cavity wall insulation is the solution of choice to achieve the lower..
100mm Unilin SR/CW Phenolic Insulation Board for Partial Fill Cavity Walls
Safe-R SR/CW improves U-Values and meets Future Homes standards
SR/CW Providing an excellent choice for passive and low energy builds
Can achieve a passive U-Value of 0.15 W/m2K in a traditional cavity wall
Lambda (thermal conductivity) of 0.020 W/mK and Euroclass D-s1 d0
106mm Soffit Plus Unilin SR/STP, a rigid foam phenolic insulation core bonded to a 6mm non-combustible building board, an effective thermal insulation and fire performance solution used in ceilings.
Safe-R SR/STP Soffit Plus Insulation Board is finished with an impact resistant 6mm building panel..
106mm Unilin Safe-R SR/STP Soffit Plus Insulation Board (Structural Ceilings)
100mm phenolic insulation bonded to a 6mm non-combustible building panel
Used in exposed concrete floor decks in car parks, storage areas, loading bays
Used in structural ceiling applications in commercial and residential buildings
Lambda (thermal conductivity) of 0.020 W/mK and Euroclass B-s1 d0 fire class
106mm Soffit Plus Insulation Panel Xtratherm Safe-R SR/STP (Decorative Finish) is a top-class two-in-one composite insulation board which provides an effective thermal and fire performance solution in structural ceiling applications for commercial and residential buildings.
Safe-R SR/STP 106mm is..
Decorative Finish may be Applied
Superior Lambda Value as low as 0.020W/mK
Phenolic Insulation bonded to Impact Resistant 6mm Building Panel
Structural ceiling applications in commercial and residential buildings
Euroclass B Fire Classification - Reduced Thermal Bridging
Kingspan Kooltherm Cavity Closer 125mm (KKCC 125) is an extrusion of PVCU with a premium performance fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core designed for closing cavities around masonry wall openings in England and Wales.
Cavity Closer Kingspan Kooltherm is compatible with uPVC, timber, metal an..
70mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 is used as a rafter or joist level premium performance rigid phenolic insulation board with thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK across all thicknesses.
K107 Pitched Roof Phenolic Insulation Board 70mm has low emissivity foil facings on both sides that greatly reduces h..
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 Floorboard is a 70mm thick rigid phenolic foam floor insulation board with glass tissue facings used for suspended floors, ground supported floors and underfloor heating systems in both new build and refurbishment projects.
K103 Floorboard 70mm x 1200mm x 2400mm by Kingspa..
75mm SR/PR Unilin Safe-R Insulation is an ultimate phenolic roof construction board used in warm pitched roofs also can be used in dormer cheeks and dwarf wall applications of the pitched roofs.
Safe-R Pitched Roof Unilin SR/PR on sloped roofs (ventilated, hybrid or warm roofs) provides the most ..
75mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/PR Pitched Roof Insulation Board is a high-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for pitched roofs, sloped roofs, ventilated roofs, hybrid roofs and warm roofs.
Xtratherm SR/PR range is a BBA certified high-efficiency therm..
BBA Certification No. 10/4803
Thermal Conductivity: 0.020W/mK
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Reduced Thermal Bridging and Risk of Condensation
Lightweight and Easy to Install - Superior Performance Phenolic Insulation
75mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/UF Floor Insulation Board is a top-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity aluminium foil facings designed for ground supported floors, suspended floors and underfloor heating (UFH).
Xtratherm SR/UF range is a BBA certified high-efficiency thermal..
86mm Promat TL Bevelled Edge Fire Protection Board is an ultimate fire rated and moisture resistant promat calcium silicate board bonded to high performance Kingspan phenolic insulation core.
Promat TL Fire Board is designed to be fixed to the underside of concrete floors to achieve specific U-va..
86mm Promat TL Board Bevelled Edge
Non-combustible CFC’s and HCFC’s Free
Euroclass Fire Classification A1
High-quality moisture resistant board
Class 0 Building Regulations Calcium-silicate Board
87.5mm Safe-R SR/TB Thermal Liner Xtratherm Insulated Plasterboard is a combination of 75mm premium phenolic foam insulation core with a composite foil facing bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge plasterboard for drylining internal walls.
Safe-R Xtratherm SR/TB Thermal Liner range is a high-efficiency t..
BBA Certification No.10/4803.
Integral Vapour (Check) Control Layer
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Suitable for Newbuild and Renovation Projects
High levels of insulation and drylining in one fix
Kingspan Kooltherm K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board 91mm is a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic insulation board bonded to an impact resistant building board.
The insulation core of Kingspan Kooltherm® Soffit PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thicknesses and 0.35W/mK for ..
91mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board
Soffit insulation board with an impact resistant building panel
Ceiling (soffit) construction in new build and refurbishment projects
A1 Euroclass Fire Rated building board (decorative finish can be applied)
Available in the standard size 2400mm x 1200mm (4′ x 8′ sheets)
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 57.5mm Single Board is a high-quality insulation board made of a rigid foam phenolic core with foil facings, bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge gypsum plasterboard.
Kooltherm K118 range is a rigid phenolic thermoset insulation core with a certified thermal conductivity (lambda ..
57.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard (K18 and K17)
High-quality insulation material made of a rigid phenolic core and plasterboard
Premium performance, lower lambda for internal wall insulation projects
Unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 thermal performance
Premium performance insulation board - thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board 100mm (pack of 3) is an easy to handle insulation board with a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core used for timber and steel framing systems.
100mm K112 Framing Board is one of the thinnest commonly used insulation for timber and steel frame walls, it al..
The 57.5mm Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard by Kingspan is an insulated plasterboard, a premium performance, lower lambda internal wall insulation with an advanced fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic insulation core.
K118 Kingspan Kooltherm is a highly durable, premium performance thermal in..
57.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 (previously K18 and K17)
Insulation, dry-lining and vapour control in one board
Easy to handle and install - Ideal for new build, retrofit and refurbishment
Standards & Approvals: ISO 9001 - ISO 14001 - BBA Certificate 16/5299
Premium performance insulated plasterboard thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
75mm Kooltherm K108 Kingspan Partial Fill Cavity Wall Insulation Board is a high-performanc phenolic cavity wall insulation board with certified thermal conductivity (lambda-value) as low as 0.019W/mK.
K108 Phenolic Cavity Board 75mm x 450mm x 1200mm is a one of the thinnest commonly used insulat..
Kingspan Kooltherm K108 Partial Fill Cavity Insulation Board 75mm
100mm Kingspan Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Cladding Façade Board consists of a rigid insulation core, covered with low emissivity composite foil on both sides and a great lambda value of 0.021W/mK.
Rainscreen Cladding Insulation K15 100mm provides the highest R–value per inch when compared to common..
100mm Kingspan Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Cladding
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.021 W/mK
Used for rainscreen cladding and behind rainscreen façades
K15 Façade Insulation Board provides the highest R–value
Kooltherm K15 achieves Euroclass C-s2,d0 Reaction to Fire
70mm Kingspan K5 Kooltherm Phenolic Insulation Board is an external wall insulation board for masonry walls with a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core used for external wall insulation (EWI) and dry cladding insulation systems.
Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board 70mm x 600mm x 1200mm is an ins..
70mm Kingspan K5 Kooltherm Insulation Board
Thermal Conductivity as low as 0.021W/mK
Reaction to Fire Euroclass C-s2,d0 (Fire Rating)
Resistant to the passage of Water Vapour
External Wall Insulation (EWI) and dry cladding systems
110mm Unilin SR/FB Framing Board, an insulation used in ventilated cladding, timber and steel framed systems up to 11m in height, SR/FB can be used between studs or as an insulated sheathing.
Safe-R SR/FB is manufactured to EN 13166 by Unilin Insulation with certified lambda (thermal conductivity..
120mm Kingspan Kooltherm K112 Framing Board (pack of 2 sheets) is an ideal solution for new build, refurbishment and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
Kooltherm K112 120mm is a premium performance insulation board with a thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mk, it allows target U-values to be reac..
120mm Rainscreen Cladding Insulation Xtratherm Safe-R SR/RS is a high-class rigid phenolic insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for ventilated rainscreen cladding applications in new build and refurbishment projects.
Xtratherm SR/RS 120mm x 2400mm x 1200mm insulation board..
Lower Lambda values for improved U-Values
Superior Lambda Value as low as 0.020W/mK
BBA Certified - Certification Number 10/4803
Tested and Approved under BS 8414 and BR135
Euroclass B Fire Classification - Rainscreen Applications
120mm Framing Board Xtratherm Safe-R SR/FB is a top-class rigid foam phenolic insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for use with steel and timber frame applications up to 18m in height.
A high-performance BBA certified phenolic 2400mm x 1200mm square edge panel with an appr..
Suitable for use in Steel and Timber Frame Systems
Superior Lambda Value as low as 0.020W/mK
Provides excellent U-Values and improved thermal bridging detailing
Can be used between studs or as an insulated sheathing board
120mm Unilin SR/UF Floorboard, an enhanced fire performance rigid phenolic insulation board used in underfloor heating, below concrete slab, suspended timber floors and below floor screed.
SR/UF provides the most efficient means of floor insulation as it has the strength and thermal properties re..
126mm Unilin SR/STP Soffit Plus, compromising a rigid phenolic foam insulation with foil facings, adhesively bonded to a 6mm thick magnesium oxide building board used in structural ceiling applications.
Safe-R SR/STP Soffit Plus Insulation Board is finished with an impact resistant 6mm building p..
126mm Unilin Safe-R SR/STP Soffit Plus Insulation Board (Structural Ceilings)
120mm phenolic insulation bonded to a 6mm non-combustible building panel
Used in exposed concrete floor decks in car parks, storage areas, loading bays
Used in structural ceiling applications in commercial and residential buildings
Lambda (thermal conductivity) of 0.020 W/mK and Euroclass B-s1 d0 fire class
The 150mm Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer (KKCC 150) is a cavity closer J-section comprising a PVCU extrusion with a premium performance rigid phenolic insulation core that can be fitted with door and window frames as a combined unit.
Kooltherm Cavity Closer 150mm x 2400mm provides a simple a..
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 62.5mm Single Board is made using 12.5mm premium gypsum plasterboard bonded to 50mm rigid foam phenolic insulation core with foil facing and paper backing.
Kooltherm K118 range is a rigid phenolic thermoset insulation core with a certified thermal conductivity (lambda valu..
62.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard (K18 and K17)
High-quality insulation material made of a rigid phenolic core and plasterboard
Premium performance, lower lambda for internal wall insulation projects
Unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 thermal performance
Premium performance insulation board - thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
80mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/PR Pitched Roof Insulation is a high-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for pitched roofs, sloped roofs, ventilated roofs, hybrid roofs and warm roofs.
Xtratherm SR/PR range is a BBA certified high-efficiency thermal ins..
BBA Certification No. 10/4803
Thermal Conductivity: 0.020W/mK
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Reduced Thermal Bridging and Risk of Condensation
Lightweight and Easy to Install - Superior Performance Phenolic Insulation
80mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/UF Floor Insulation Board is a top-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity aluminium foil facings designed for ground supported floors, suspended floors and underfloor heating (UFH).
Xtratherm SR/UF range is a BBA certified high-efficiency thermal..
80mm Unilin SR/PR is used above or between the roof rafters to ensure that the roof structure is kept at or near the internal environmental conditions, reducing thermal stress and condensation risk.
Safe-R Pitched Roof Unilin SR/PR on sloped roofs (ventilated, hybrid or warm roofs) provides the m..
92.5mm Safe-R SR/TB Thermal Liner Xtratherm Insulated Plasterboard is a combination of 80mm premium phenolic foam insulation core with a composite foil facing bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge plasterboard for dry lining internal walls.
Safe-R Xtratherm SR/TB Thermal Liner range is a high-efficiency ..
BBA Certification No.10/4803.
Integral Vapour (Check) Control Layer
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Suitable for Newbuild and Renovation Projects
High levels of insulation and drylining in one fix
96mm Kingspan Kooltherm K110 PLUS Soffit (Ceiling Panel) Insulation Board is a ceiling insulation board used when an improved finish is required.
The insulation core of Kingspan Kooltherm® Soffit PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thicknesses and 0.35W/mK for the building boa..
96mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board
Soffit insulation board with an impact resistant building panel
Ceiling (soffit) construction in new build and refurbishment projects
A1 Euroclass Fire Rated building board (decorative finish can be applied)
Available in the standard size 2400mm x 1200mm (4′ x 8′ sheets)
75mm Kingspan Kooltherm K103 called a Floorboard is a high-performance phenolic floor insulation board with glass tissue facings designed for suspended floors, ground supported floors and underfloor heating systems (UFH).
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 75mm x 1200mm x 2400mm Floorboard is a floor insula..
K107 Pitched Roof Insulation Board Kingspan Kooltherm 75mm is an advanced pitched roof insulation board with an excellent thermal performance and thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK.
Pitched Roof Insulation Boards are easy to cut and handle, ensuring an efficient installation process, and can be t..
80mm Partial Fill Phenolic Cavity Board Kingspan Kooltherm® K108 is a superior performance cavity wall board used as an insulation in partial-fill cavities.
K108 Cavity Board is a one of the thinnest commonly used insulation for partial fill cavity walls providing ultra low thermal conductivity t..
Kingspan Kooltherm K108 Partial Fill Cavity Insulation Board 80mm
Kingspan Kooltherm K108 is a 100mm Partial Fill Cavity Wall Insulation Board, an advanced solution for partial-fill cavities with a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK.
K108 Phenolic Cavity Board 1200mm x 450mm x 100mm provides ultra low thermal conductivity that can maximise usable internal floor ..
100mm Kingspan Kooltherm K108 Partial Fill Cavity Insulation Board
100mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/PR Pitched Roof Insulation Board is a high-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for pitched roofs, sloped roofs, ventilated roofs, hybrid roofs and warm roofs.
Xtratherm SR/PR range is a BBA certified high-efficiency ther..
BBA Certification No. 10/4803
Thermal Conductivity: 0.020W/mK
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Reduced Thermal Bridging and Risk of Condensation
Lightweight and Easy to Install - Superior Performance Phenolic Insulation
100mm SR/PR Unilin Roof Insulation Board is a high performance rigid foam phenolic insulation board with a composite foil facings, for use in pitched roofs in new build and refurbishment projects.
Safe-R Pitched Roof Unilin SR/PR on sloped roofs (ventilated, hybrid or warm roofs) provides the mos..
100mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/UF Floor Insulation Board is a top-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity aluminium foil facings designed for ground supported floors, suspended floors and underfloor heating (UFH).
Xtratherm SR/UF range is a BBA certified high-efficiency therma..
106mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K110 PLUS Soffit Board is designed for structural ceilings insulation with a 6mm A1 Euroclass impact resistant building panel used when an improved finish is required.
The insulation core of Kingspan Kooltherm® Soffit PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across a..
106mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board
Soffit insulation board with an impact resistant building panel
Ceiling (soffit) construction in new build and refurbishment projects
A1 Euroclass Fire Rated building board (decorative finish can be applied)
Available in the standard size 2400mm x 1200mm (4′ x 8′ sheets)
112.5mm Safe-R SR/TB Thermal Liner Xtratherm Insulated Plasterboard is a combination of 100mm premium phenolic foam insulation core with a composite foil facings bonded to 12.5mm tapered edge plasterboard for dry lining internal walls.
Safe-R Xtratherm SR/TB Thermal Liner range is a high-efficien..
BBA Certification No.10/4803.
Integral Vapour (Check) Control Layer
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Suitable for Newbuild and Renovation Projects
High levels of insulation and drylining in one fix
120mm Unilin SR/FB Safe-R Framing Board provides excellent U-Values and improved thermal bridging detailing, used in ventilated cladding, timber and steel framed systems up to 11m in height.
Safe-R SR/FB is manufactured to EN 13166 by Unilin Insulation with certified lambda (thermal conductivity)..
72.5mm Kingspan Insulated Plasterboard Kooltherm K118 (70mm) is a rigid fibre-free thermoset phenolic insulation core faced with paperlines on the reverse side and plasterboard on the front face, an advanced solution for dry lining applications.
K118 Kingspan Kooltherm 72.5mm is a highly durabl..
72.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 (previously K18 and K17)
3 in 1 product - insulation, dry-lining and vapour control in one board
An Ideal solution for both new build and refurbishment projects
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 is an advanced insulated plasterboard
Premium performance board thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
80mm K107 Kingspan Kooltherm is a premium performance rigid thermoset phenolic insulation suitable for use in tiled or slated pitched roofs, dwarf walls, attic floors and flat ceilings.
Pitched Roof Insulation Board 80mm is an easy to cut and handle, ensuring an efficient installation process, an..
90mm Kingspan K103 Kooltherm Floorboard Insulation is a rigid fibre-free phenolic thermoset floor insulation board with a glass tissue facings designed for suspended floors, ground supported floors and underfloor heating systems (UFH).
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 90mm x 1200mm x 2400mm Floorboard is ..
Single Board Kingspan Kooltherm K118 72.5mm is a market leading, premium performance rigid foam phenolic core insulated plasterboard used as an insulated drylining board for internal walls.
Kooltherm K118 range is a rigid phenolic thermoset insulation core with a certified thermal conductivity (l..
72.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard (K18 and K17)
High-quality insulation material made of a rigid phenolic core and plasterboard
Premium performance, lower lambda for internal wall insulation projects
Unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 thermal performance
Premium performance insulation board - thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
116mm Kooltherm K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board is a 110mm thick fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic insulation bonded to 6mm impact resistant building board.
The insulation core of Kooltherm® Soffit PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thicknesses and 0.35W/mK for the buildi..
116mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board
Soffit insulation board with an impact resistant building panel
Ceiling (soffit) construction in new build and refurbishment projects
A1 Euroclass Fire Rated building board (decorative finish can be applied)
Available in the standard size 2400mm x 1200mm (4′ x 8′ sheets)
120mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/PR Pitched Roof Insulation Board is a high-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity foil facings designed for pitched roofs, sloped roofs, ventilated roofs, hybrid roofs and warm roofs.
Xtratherm SR/PR range is a BBA certified high-efficiency ther..
BBA Certification No. 10/4803
Thermal Conductivity: 0.020W/mK
Reaction to Fire Euroclass B-s1, d0
Reduced Thermal Bridging and Risk of Condensation
Lightweight and Easy to Install - Superior Performance Phenolic Insulation
120mm Xtratherm Safe-R SR/UF Floor Insulation Board is a top-class rigid phenolic foam insulation board with a low emissivity aluminium foil facings designed for ground supported floors, suspended floors and underfloor heating (UFH).
Xtratherm SR/UF range is a BBA certified high-efficiency therma..
90mm K107 Kingspan Kooltherm is an insulation board used in tiled or slated pitched roofs, dwarf walls, attic floors, dormer windows and flat ceilings.
K107 Insulation Board is an easy to cut and handle, ensuring an efficient installation process, and can be trimmed to size to suit rafter spacing..
100mm Kingspan Kooltherm K103 Floorboard Floor Insulation Board is a phenolic foam floor insulation board with a glass tissue facings designed for suspended floors, ground supported floors and underfloor heating systems (UFH).
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 100mm x 1200mm x 2400mm Floorboard is a premiu..
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 100mm (previously K3)
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Easy to handle and install non-deleterious material
Rigid thermoset phenolic insulation board for floors
Ideal for both new build and refurbishment projects
Insulated Plasterboard 82.5mm (80mm) Kingspan K118 Kooltherm® is an unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 premium thermal performance (lambda value as low as 0.019 W/mK) used for internal wall insulation projects.
82.5mm K118 Kingspan Kooltherm Insulated Plasterboard is a..
82.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 (previously K18 and K17)
Insulation, drylining and vapour control in one board - BBA Certificate 16/5299
Easy to handle and install - Ideal for new build, retrofit and refurbishment
Kingspan K118 Kooltherm® is an unbeatable insulated plasterboard
Premium performance Phenolic insulation thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Single Board Kingspan K118 82.5mm is a premium insulation, drylining and vapour control in one board, it can be used with solid stonework and brickwork, with or without an existing lining.
Kooltherm K118 range is a rigid phenolic thermoset insulation core with a certified thermal conductivity (la..
82.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard (K18 and K17)
High-quality insulation material made of a rigid phenolic core and plasterboard
Premium performance, lower lambda for internal wall insulation projects
Unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 thermal performance
Premium performance insulation board - thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
126mm Kingspan K110 PLUS is an advanced rigid phenolic thermoset soffit insulation board bonded to an impact resistant building panel used when great thermal performance is required.
The insulation core of Kingspan Kooltherm® Soffit PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thicknes..
126mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K110 PLUS Soffit Insulation Board
Soffit insulation board with an impact resistant building panel
Ceiling (soffit) construction in new build and refurbishment projects
A1 Euroclass Fire Rated building board (decorative finish can be applied)
Available in the standard size 2400mm x 1200mm (4′ x 8′ sheets)
150mm Kingspan K103 Floorboard Insulation (pack of 2) is an advanced fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core floor insulation board with glass tissue facings used for suspended floors, ground supported floors and underfloor heating systems.
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 150mm x 1200mm x 2400mm Floor..
92.5mm Kingspan K118 Kooltherm Insulated Plasterboard is a premium performance, lower lambda internal wall insulated plasterboard, with an advanced fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core, an advanced solution for dry lining applications.
K118 Kingspan Kooltherm 92.5mm is a highly durable, pre..
92.5mm (90mm) Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 (previously K18 and K17)
K118 - 2400mm x 1200mm x 92.5mm (8' x 4') standard sheet size
Single Board Kooltherm Kingspan K118 is a 92.5mm thick premium performance insulated plasterboard suitable for both mechanically fixed and adhesively bonded insulated drylining applications.
Kooltherm K118 range is a rigid phenolic thermoset insulation core with a certified thermal conductivity (..
92.5mm Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard (K18 and K17)
High-quality insulation material made of a rigid phenolic core and plasterboard
Premium performance, lower lambda for internal wall insulation projects
Unbeatable insulated plasterboard with no equivalent to K118 thermal performance
Premium performance insulation board - thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
K107 Kingspan Kooltherm Pitched Roof Insulation Board 100mm comprising a rigid phenolic insulation core faced on both sides with a low emissivity composite foil facings.
100mm Pitched Roof Insulation Board is an easy to cut and handle, ensuring an efficient installation process, and can be trimme..
100mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Pitched Roof Board
Advanced pitched roof phenolic insulation board
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Tiled or slated pitched roofs, attic floors, dormer windows
Used as a rafter or joist level rigid phenolic insulation board
120mm K107 Kingspan Kooltherm is used as a rafter or joist level premium rigid insulation board with an excellent thermal performance and lambda of 0.019 W/mK across all thicknesses.
Pitched Roof Insulation Board 120mm x 1200mm x 2400mm is an easy to cut and handle, ensuring an efficient installa..
120mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Pitched Roof Board
Advanced pitched roof phenolic insulation board
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Tiled or slated pitched roofs, attic floors, dormer windows
Used as a rafter or joist level rigid phenolic insulation board
K107 Kingspan Kooltherm Pitched Roof Insulation Board is a 130mm premium performance, lower-lambda (0.019 W/mK) rigid thermoset phenolic insulation board used as a rafter or joist level insulation material.
Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Insulation Board 130mm x 1200mm x 2400mm is an ideal solution for ..
130mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Pitched Roof Board
Advanced pitched roof phenolic insulation board
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Tiled or slated pitched roofs, attic floors, dormer windows
Used as a rafter or joist level rigid phenolic insulation board
140mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 is a high-performance pitched roof insulation board with an excellent thermal performance and thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK across all thicknesses.
Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Insulation Board is an ideal solution for insulating your roof and can be simply retrofitt..
140mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Pitched Roof Board
Advanced pitched roof phenolic insulation board
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Tiled or slated pitched roofs, attic floors, dormer windows
Used as a rafter or joist level rigid phenolic insulation board
150mm Kooltherm K107 Roof Board is a premium performance rigid thermoset modified resin phenolic insulation core foil faced on both sides with thermal conductivity as low as 0.019W/mK.
Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Insulation Board 150mm is an ideal solution for insulating your roof and can be simply r..
150mm Kingspan Kooltherm K107 Pitched Roof Board
Advanced pitched roof phenolic insulation board
Certified thermal conductivity of 0.019 W/mK
Tiled or slated pitched roofs, attic floors, dormer windows
Used as a rafter or joist level rigid phenolic insulation board