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.
71mm Kingspan Kooltherm K110 PLUS Soffit Board is a rigid soffit insulation panel with an impact resistant building board used when an improved finish and great thermal performance is required.
The insulation core of Kooltherm K110 PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thickness..
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)
76mm Kingspan Kooltherm K110 PLUS is an insulation board for structural ceilings, a high-performance board with an impact resistant building board used when an improved finish is required.
The insulation core of Kooltherm K110 PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thicknesses an..
76mm 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)
81mm Kooltherm® K110 PLUS comprising a premium performance phenolic insulation bonded to impact resistant building board with a glass tissue facing on its inner face and a composite foil on its outer face.
The insulation core of Kooltherm K110 PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across a..
81mm 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)
The 86mm Kingspan Kooltherm K110 PLUS is a fibre-free phenolic core bonded to an impact resistant building panel with a glass tissue facing on its inner face and a composite foil on its outer face.
The insulation core of Kingspan Soffit PLUS has a thermal conductivity of 0.019W/mK across all thic..
86mm 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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)