When Self Build Becomes a Team Effort

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1 When Self Build Becomes a Team Effort The Self Build Guide to achieving a practical, affordable energy efficient home.

3 With you when building your energy efficient home. The goal of achieving an energy efficient new build is not just a requirement under building regulations but simply makes sense for your self build project. Achieving a highly energy efficient A Rated building fabric which cuts energy requirements is the one investment that pays for itself. Xtratherm provides a range of high performance insulation products backed by our Platinum Service which offers full technical support and advice, helping you to achieve a cost effective, passive standard new home.

4 Platinum Service for Self Build Self Builders and their design and certification team can rely on the expertise and professional support of the whole Xtratherm team - it is not just about buying insulation products. The Platinum Service for Self Build gives you the highest level of support from design stage to delivery of real performance on site through the assurance of a validation process from calculation to installation. For further information and to register for the Platinum Service for Self Build:

The Benefits Consultation Service with project dedicated Xtratherm Technical expert

Personal consultation and access to on-line training Off plan BER/SAP Calculation

to achieve A rated building Installation Training Pre-design Assessment of details &

5 The Benefits Consultation Service with project dedicated Xtratherm Technical expert Pre-tender Xtratherm spec check Certified U-value Calculations / Condensation Risk Analysis Personal consultation and access to on-line training Off plan BER/SAP Calculation consultation service* Prompt response all project sizes Fabric performance specifications to achieve A rated building Installation Training Pre-design Assessment of details & Y-value performance Installation validation process with install team * In association with project Energy Assessor

6 Insulation Solutions You Can Trust CavityTherm Passive Performance Full Fill Built-in Cavity System Passive Performance Partial Fill Cavity System

7 U-values Thermal Bridging Calculations The enhanced features of the Xi range deliver not only excellent U-values but enhanced thermal bridging detailing; all performances are backed by 3rd party certified calculations and certification, delivering not just performance but assurances you can rely on. Engineered Floor Insulation Pre-taped Jointing Sarking Passive Performance - Warm Roof Sarking Insulation Pitched Roof Passive Performance Pitched Roof Insulation

Walls - Built-in Cavity System CavityTherm Passive Performance Full Fill Built-in Cavity System CavityTherm is an innovative built-in insulation system for traditional walls that achieves passive

8 Walls - Built-in Cavity System CavityTherm Passive Performance Full Fill Built-in Cavity System CavityTherm is an innovative built-in insulation system for traditional walls that achieves passive level U-values as low as 0.12 W/m²K and excellent thermal bridging detailing in cavities less than 150mm wide. The board includes specifically designed rebated edge detailing on all four edges to allow the system to tightly interlock when installed. This engineered jointing, with the addition of bespoke ancillary pieces to insulate effectively around services such as hockey sticks, meter boxes and corner details, ensures continuity and results in excellent thermal bridging detailing.

9 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage Continuous Insulation System Excellent Thermal Bridging Y-value Performance U-values Achieved W/m 2 K Block Type 100mm 125mm 150mm Robust facings Light W/m 2 K U-value in 150mm Cavity Certified performance and calculations Med 0.33 Dense 1.15 (Plaster Finish) Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

Walls - Built-in Cavity System Passive Performance Full Fill Built-in Cavity System CavityTherm Flex is the perfect solution when insulating fair faced inner block walls or when block is laid flat

10 Walls - Built-in Cavity System Passive Performance Full Fill Built-in Cavity System CavityTherm Flex is the perfect solution when insulating fair faced inner block walls or when block is laid flat resulting in an uneven surface to accept the insulation. The fibre layer absorbs any variations due to block tolerances, providing a continuous unbroken bond between insulation layer and block. Achieving passive level U-values as low as 0.12 W/m 2 K with excellent thermal bridging detailing in cavities less than 150mm wide.

11 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage Flexible backing to accommodate indentations Complete insulation system Excellent Thermal Bridging Y-value Performance U-values Achieved W/m²K (Inner block 100) Block Type Light 0.15 Med mm mm Robust moisture protection facing Dense U-value in 150mm Cavity Includes 5mm residual cavity, 15mm fibre, plaster finish. Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

Walls - Partial Fill Xtrowall Passive Performance Partial Fill Cavity System XtroWall is an innovative Xtratherm partial fill wall insulation

When built to the acceptable details in a 150mm cavity, XtroWall achieves a Passive U-value of 0.15 W/m 2 K.

12 Walls - Partial Fill Xtrowall Passive Performance Partial Fill Cavity System XtroWall is an innovative Xtratherm partial fill wall insulation system with robust facings, engineered jointing details, preformed corners and a certified lambda of W/mK. When built to the acceptable details in a 150mm cavity, XtroWall achieves a Passive U-value of 0.15 W/m 2 K. The XtroWall accessory pieces such as riser pieces for below DPCs and panels to insulate around cavity trays and vents build to form a continuous insulation system that delivers excellent thermal bridging Y-values.

13 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage Advanced engineered detailing Excellent Thermal Bridging Y-value Performance U-values Achieved W/m 2 K 110mm Block Type Robust facings 0.15 W/m 2 K U-value in 150mm Cavity Certified performance and calculations Light 0.15 Med 0.33 Dense 1.15 *Dot & Dab finish * Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

It is pre-engineered to deliver greater precision, better compressive loading and improved detailing.

14 Floors - Solid / Screed Hyfloor 150PT Engineered Floor Insulation Pre-taped Jointing Hyfloor 150PT is an innovative floor insulation system from Xtratherm to achieve Passive levels in Irish domestic floors. It is pre-engineered to deliver greater precision, better compressive loading and improved detailing. With an extra robust foil facing and pre-taped edges, Hyfloor 150PT achieves U-values of around 0.12 W/m 2 K in a typical floor build up.

15 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage Engineered for accuracy & tolerance Pre-taped edges Performance U-values Achieved W/m 2 K 150mm P/A 150kPa compressive strength Resilient gas tight facings Excellent Thermal Bridging Y-value 0.12 W/m 2 K typical U-value Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

16 Floors - Solid / Screed Hyfloor Engineered T&G Floor Insulation Engineered to provide accurate dimensions and assured insulation continuity, the T&G jointing provides a robust solution when insulating floors to Passive levels.

17 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage High Thermal Performance Certified Thermal Conductivity as low as W/mK Performance U-values Achieved W/m 2 K Thickness (mm) P/A Robust Engineered Jointing HCFC/CFC free, GWP < BRE Green Guide A+ Rated (Thickness can be attained by layering of boards) Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

18 Roofs - Sarking/Warm Roof Sarking Passive Performance Warm Roof Sarking Insulation XtroLiner Sarking is an engineered external roof insulation system to meet a U-value of 0.15 W/m 2 K and achieve improved thermal bridging and air tightness detailing in a single layer solution for warm pitched roofs.

19 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage Advanced engineered detailing Performance U-values Achieved W/m 2 K Improved precision Over Rafter Between Rafter Excellent Thermal Bridging Y-value 0.15 W/m 2 K 125mm Robust Facings 0.15 W/m 2 K U-value in single layer 0.11 W/m 2 K 0.14 W/m 2 K 100mm 75mm 100mm 75mm Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

Warm Roof construction is a particularly effective way of insulating complex roofs.

20 Roofs - Sloped Rafters Pitched Roof Passive performance Pitched Roof Insulation Using Xtratherm XO/PR on sloped roof areas can provide the most efficient U-values with minimal intrusion into valuable living space. Warm Roof construction is a particularly effective way of insulating complex roofs. Insulating above and between the roof timbers ensures that the structure is kept at, or near the internal environmental conditions, reducing thermal stress and condensation risk.

21 Certified Technical Knowledge. Self build solutions you can trust. Xi Advantage Class O Modified PIR Performance U-values Achieved W/m 2 K Thermal Conductivity W/mK Between Rafter 100mm 125mm 150mm HCFC/CFC Free Zone ODP Below Rafter 40mm 50mm Class O Low Risk Fire Rating 75mm For New Build or Refurbishment Quality Management Systems Environmental Management

22 It s a complicated subject and there are still questions you might need to ask. Where can you get an honest, competent answer? Each member of the Technical Team is there to help you with any technical issues you might have, give them a call, you ll find them easy to talk to.

23 Our Technical Team provides technical services throughout our customer bases in Europe and further afield from our group headquarters in Navan, Co. Meath. Their experience and expertise has been built through our engagement and participation with the Irish construction industry for over 30 years. Danny Kearney Phil Ward Paschal Gallagher Raymond Madden Emmanuel Bourdin Mark Magennis Bryan Menton Speak to the team on any project large or small. Technical Team: Tel Meet the team who can help you with your project

24 Dedicated technical helpline: Xtratherm Limited Liscarton Industrial Estate Kells Road, Navan Co.Meath, Ireland Tel (46) Fax (46) info@xtratherm.ie For a full guide visit: Good workmanship and appropriate site procedures are necessary to achieve expected thermal and Air tightness performances. The example calculations are indicative only. Default values for components and cavities have been used. For specific U-value calculations please contact Xtratherm Technical Support. Comprehensive guidance on installation should be consulted. Xtratherm technical literature and Agrément certification is available for download on the Xtratherm website. The information contained in this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate but any recommendations or suggestions which may be made are without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. IREGXXSELFA6

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