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.
3mm Isocheck Re-Mat 3 is an acoustic resilient mat designed to reduce impact sound transmission through concrete floor decks and all types of floor finishes.
Isocheck Re-Mat 3 (1m x 15m) consists of a 3mm layer of matting constructed from waste rubber and cork mixed with a polymer binder to for..
Isocheck Re-Mat 3 Acoustic Resilient Mat 3x1000x15000mm (15m2)
Designed to reduce impact sound transmission through concrete floor decks
Cork and waste rubber mixed with a polymer binder to form a resilient mat
Floor finishes: ceramic tiles, stone, marble, vinyl, carpet and solid or laminate wood
Treated floor can meet with the Robust Detail options A & B within E-FC-8
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Isocheck Re-Mat LVT Acoustic Resilient Mat (1.6mm x 1000mm x 15000mm) will achieve 18dB ΔLw when placed..
Isocheck Re-Mat LVT Acoustic Resilient Mat 1.6x1000x15000mm (15m2)
1.6mm Isocheck Re-Mat LVT is an 18dB impact improvement system
Made of cork and waste rubber mixed with a polymer binder
Used for luxury vinyl tile floor finishes on concrete and timber floors
Reduce impact sound transmission beneath a luxury vinyl tile and similar finishes
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Isocheck Re-Mat 5 (1m x 15m) consists of a 4.5mm layer of matting constructed from waste rubber and cork mixed with a polymer..
Isocheck Re-Mat 5 Acoustic Resilient Mat 4.5x1000x15000mm (15m2)
Designed to reduce impact sound transmission through concrete floor decks
Cork and waste rubber mixed with a polymer binder to form a resilient mat
Floor finishes: ceramic tiles, stone, marble, vinyl, carpet and solid or laminate wood
Treated floor can meet with the Robust Detail options A & B within E-FC-8
5mm Isocheck Re-Mat 5T for Tile Finish is an acoustic impact improvement resilient mat designed to reduce impact sound transmission through concrete floor decks.
Isocheck Re-Mat 5T (1m x 20m) consists of a 5mm layer of matting constructed from waste rubber and cork mixed with a polymer binder t..
5mm Isocheck Re-Mat 5T Acoustic Resilient Mat 5x1000x20000mm (20m2)
Designed to reduce impact sound transmission through concrete floor decks
Cork and waste rubber mixed with a polymer binder to form a resilient mat
Floor finishes: ceramic tiles, stone, marble, vinyl, carpet and solid or laminate wood
Treated floor can meet with the Robust Detail options A & B within E-FC-8