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.
6mm CEMBLOC CemPlate A1 Board is a high performance external weather protection board used on timber frame, modular and steel frame (SFS) constructions prior to the install of a finished external facade system.
CemPlate is a unique building board with exceptional dimensional stability of (..
6mm CemPlate Multi-Purpose External Sheathing Board Class A1 Fire Rated
Designed for modular builds, external sheathing and as a render carrier board
CemPlate high performance board for both indoor and outdoor applications
Highly resistant to impact, damp, effects of sunlight, moisture and water
Provides strong and durable substrate for rendering and cladding systems
6mm RCM Multipurpose Fire Rated Fibre Cement Board is an A1 non-combustible cellulose fibre cement board that provides outstanding strength, weathering and acoustic properties making it an excellent option for buildings over 18m.
Multipurpose RCM boards are suitable for the following construction..
External Cladding - Flooring and Ceilings
BBA Approved - High Impact Resistance
Fire Rated to EN 13501-1 Class A1 Non-Combustible
Cellulose Fibre-Cement Superflex Building Board
RCM Multipurpose can be used as a Tile Backer Board
9mm Cembloc CemPlate is an ultimate fibre cement board used as an external sheathing on timber frame, modular and steel frame (SFS) constructions prior to the install of a render and external facade system.
CemPlate is a unique building board with exceptional dimensional stability of (..
9mm CemPlate Multi-Purpose External Sheathing Board Class A1 Fire Rated
Designed for modular builds, external sheathing and as a render carrier board
CemPlate high performance board for both indoor and outdoor applications
Highly resistant to impact, damp, effects of sunlight, moisture and water
Provides strong and durable substrate for rendering and cladding systems
9mm RCM Multipurpose Cellulose Fibre Cement Board A1 is a strong fire rated cellulose fibre-cement building board that offers outstanding strength, weathering and acoustic properties making it an excellent option for buildings over 18m in height.
Multipurpose boards are suitable for the following..
External Cladding - Flooring and Ceilings
BBA Approved - High Impact Resistance
Fire Rated to EN 13501-1 Class A1 Non-Combustible
Cellulose Fibre-Cement Superflex Building Board
RCM Multipurpose can be used as a Tile Backer Board
12mm Cemplate Ultimate Render Carrier Board is a superior building board used as an external sheathing on timber frame, modular and steel frame (SFS) constructions prior to the install of a render and external facade system.
CemPlate is a unique building board with exceptional dimensional stabili..
12mm CemPlate Multi-Purpose External Sheathing Board Class A1 Fire Rated
Designed for modular builds, external sheathing and as a render carrier board
CemPlate high performance board for both indoor and outdoor applications
Highly resistant to impact, damp, effects of sunlight, moisture and water
Provides strong and durable substrate for rendering and cladding systems
RCM Multipurpose Class A1 Fire Rated Cement Board 12mm is an A1 non-combustible cellulose fibre-cement building board that offers outstanding strength, weathering and acoustic properties making it an excellent option for buildings over 18m.
12mm Multipurpose boards are suitable for the following ..
Coloured Render Systems - EWI
BBA Approved - High Impact Resistance
Fire Rated to EN 13501-1 Class A1 Non-Combustible
Render Carrier Board - Superflex Building Board
RCM Multipurpose can be used as a Tile Backer Board