Your reference for Recticel PIR insulation.

Your reference for Recticel PIR insulation. INSULATION EXCELLENCE DATE: JULY 2016

Not every brand of PIR thermal insulation is as easy to install. Because we manufacture our boards to the most perfecting standards, installation is significantly easier. Precision cut straight edges, greater consistency in board size, high compressive strength and a superflat surface finish makes installations quicker, easier and more cost effective. So for a troublefree, perfect build, use Recticel PIR insulation. COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OPTIMUM STABILITY PRECISION FLATNESS STRAIGHTEST EDGES CUTTING TOLERANCES PERFECT APPEARANCE STRUCTURALLY BETTER GLOBAL PIONEER

Single ply membrane Flat Roofs Pitched Roof Torchon Mastic asphalt Builtup felt Cavity Wall Framed Wall Insulated Dry Lining Rainscreen Soffit Concrete Panels Floor EUROTHANE GP p3 p3 p3 p3 EUROWALL CAVITY p EUROWALL + p7 EUROTHANE PL p9 p9 EUROTHANE FP p11 p11 p11 p11 EUROTHANE PC p13 EUROTHANE EURODECK p1 POWERDECK F p17 p17 p17 POWERDECK U p19 * p19 p19 ** p19 PLYLOK p21 p21 *Bitumen compatible single ply membranes only **Please see Recticel installation guide for full details

Introduction Driven by a culture of innovation, technical competence and flair, Recticel Insulation is dedicated to raising the quality standards of insulation products in the UK. Recticel Insulation, based at its stateoftheart facility in StokeonTrent, is part of the International Recticel Group, one of the world s largest producers of PIR insulation products. At Recticel Insulation, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Striving for excellence in quality across the board, Recticel Insulation will raise product standards and fulfil customers requirements by providing unparalleled PIR insulation and fantastic service. Our mission is to demonstrate that, on all levels, Recticel Insulation will continue to deliver perfection in every way. 1 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

In addition, Recticel s range of high performance PIR insulation materials benefit the environment as they help to reduce energy consumption, which contributes to lowering carbon dioxide emissions and reducing global warming. Recticel s products are designed and manufactured to result in the lowest environmental impact. Recticel s StokeonTrent site has attained ISO 1001 certification for its environmental management system. Through using Recticel insulation you are guaranteed thermal conductivities as low as 0.022 W/mK, zero ozone depletion potential across the entire range, low global warming potential, and the reassurance of using a product that will repay the energy used in its manufacture many times over during its lifetime in use. Visit recticelinsulation.co.uk to view detailed product guides, including Uvalue calculations, or contact Recticel Technical Services Department on 0800 08079 or our Sales Department on 01782 9080 to discuss your requirements. Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk 2

EUR THANE GP 0.022 Thermal Conductivity For Pitched Roofs 10kPa Compressive Strength For Walls Easy Handling and Installation For Floors EUROTHANE GP is a high performance PIR insulation board, perfectly suited for multiple applications. Product Overview High performance PIR insulation 0.022 W/mK lambda Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Moisture Vapour Resistance 0.022 W/mK Exceeds 10kPa at yieldpa at yield Installed value of 100 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions Facing 200mm (I) x 1200mm (w) Low emissivity multilayer coated aluminium on both sides. 3 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

20 2 30 0 0 60 6 70 7 80 90 100 110 120 130 10 10 160 1 12 10 8 6 3 3 3 3 3 0.32 3.6 28.80 23.0 17.28 1.0 1.0 1.0 11.2 1.0 1.0 11.2 8.6 11.2 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 112 96 80 6 8 0 3 3 32 30 2 2 21 20 18 1 1 1 322.6 276.8 230.0 161.28 138.2 11.20 100.80 100.80 92.16 86.0 72.00 69.12 60.8 7.60 1.8 3.20 3.20 3.20 Thickness (mm) per stack per stack THE PIRFECT INSULATION GUIDE

EUR WALL CAVITY 0.022 Thermal Conductivity For Walls 120kPa Compressive Strength Easy Handling and Installation Moisture Tolerant ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 EUROWALL CAVITY is a high performance product for partial fill masonry cavity wall applications. Product Overview Top quality, high performance PIR insulation 0.022 W/mK lambda Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Moisture Vapour Resistance 0.022 W/mK Exceeds 120kPa at yielda at yield Installed value of 100 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions Facing 1200mm (I) x 0mm (w) Low emissivity multilayer coated aluminium on both sides. Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) per stack per stack 2 0 21.60 200 108.00 30 32 17.28 160 86.0 0 2 12.96 120 6.80 0 20 10.80 100.00 60 16 8.6 80 3.20 70 1 7.6 70 37.80 7 12 6.8 60 32.0 80 12 6.8 60 32.0 90 10.0 0 27.00 100 10.0 0 27.00 6

EUR WALL + 0.18 Can achieve 0.18 Uvalue in 100mm cavity Moisture Tolerant For Walls ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 Easy Handling and Installation Precision Cut Tongue and Groove Joints EUROWALL + is a premium, high performance PIR insulation for use in full fill masonry cavity wall applications. Product Overview Can help to achieve 0.18 W/ K Uvalue LABC Registered Detail certificate EWW620 0.022 W/mK lambda Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Moisture Vapour Resistance Specific Heat Capacity 0.022 W/mK Exceeds 120kPa at yieldpa at yield Installed value of 100 MNs/g 1.kJ/kgK Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions Facing 1200mm (I) x 0mm (w) Low emissivity multilayer coated aluminium on the cavity side. Grey alkali resistant facing against the inner leaf. 7 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) per stack per stack 7 12 6.8 60 32.0 90 10.0 0 27.00 11 8.32 0 21.60 10 8.32 32 17.28 8

EUR THANE PL 0.022 Thermal Conductivity For Pitched Roofs 10kPa Compressive Strength For Walls Easy Handling and Installation ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 EUROTHANE PL is a durable PIR insulated plasterboard for internal wall insulation and pitched roof applications. Product Overview Strong, durable PIR insulation 0.022 W/mK lambda Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Moisture Vapour Resistance Fire Performance Dimensions 0.022 W/mK (insulation only) Exceeds 10kPa at yield (insulation only) Installed value of 100 MNs/g Euroclass Bs1, d0 200mm (I) x 1200mm (w) 9 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) 37. 2. 7. 62. 67. 77. 26 20 20 18 1 1 7.88 7.60 7.60 1.8 3.20 3.20 Thickness includes 12.mm plasterboard 10

EUR THANE FP 0.022 Thermal Conductivity For Rainscreen Fire Performance For Soffit Liners For Walls For Pitched Roofs EUROTHANE FP is a high performance PIR insulation board with Class 0 fire performance suitable for use across multiple applications. Product Overview Premium PIR insulation Class 0 fire performance 0.022 W/mK lambda Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity 0.022 W/mK Compressive Strength Exceeds 10kPa at yield Moisture Vapour Resistance Installed value of 100 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 0 BS 76 (Part 6 and 7) Dimensions 200mm (l) x 1200mm (w) Facing Embossed aluminium foil. 11 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) per stack per stack 2 12 3.6 96 276.8 7 20.16 9 11.12 6 17.28 2 120.96 6 1.0 3 100.80 7 11.2 32 92.16 80 11.2 28 80.6 8 11.2 28 80.6 9 3 8.6 2 69.12 10 3 8.6 21 60.8 12 3 8.6 18 1.8 160 3 8.6 1 3.20 12

EUR THANE PC 0.022 10kPa Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength For Walls For Floors Lightweight Board ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 EUROTHANE PC is a strong, robust PIR board that is suitable for composite concrete panels. Product Overview High performance PIR insulation 0.022 W/mK lambda Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity 0.022 W/mK Compressive Strength Exceeds 10kPa at yieldpa at yield Moisture Vapour Resistance Installed value of 100 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions 200mm (I) x 1200mm (w) Facing Alkali resistant gas tight facing. 13 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) per stack per stack 20 1 0.32 112 322.6 0 6 17.28 8 138.2 60 1.0 0 11.20 70 1.0 3 100.80 80 1.0 30 86.0 90 1.0 2 72.00 100 11.2 2 69.12 110 3 8.6 21 60.8 120 11.2 20 7.60 Other thicknesses available on request 1

EUR THANE EURODECK 0.022 Thermal Conductivity For Flat Roofs 10kPa Compressive Strength Lightweight Board Easy Handling and Installation ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 EUROTHANE EURODECK is a high performance rigid PIR foam board for use in warm flat roofs under mechanically fixed single ply membrane systems. Product Overview High performance PIR insulation 0.022 W/mK lambda High compressive strength Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Moisture Vapour Resistance 0.022 W/mK Exceeds 10kPa at yield Installed value of 100 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions Facing 200mm (I) x 1200mm (w) Available as tapered insulation board Multilayer coated aluminium on both sides. 1 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

2 30 0 0 60 70 7 80 90 100 110 120 130 10 10 160 12 10 8 6 3 3 3 3 3 3.6 28.80 23.0 17.28 1.0 1.0 11.2 1.0 1.0 11.2 8.6 11.2 8.6 8.6 8.6 8.6 96 80 6 8 0 3 32 30 2 2 21 20 18 1 1 1 276.8 230.0 161.28 138.2 11.20 100.80 92.16 86.0 72.00 69.12 60.8 7.60 1.8 3.20 3.20 3.20 Thickness (mm) per stack per stack THE PIRFECT INSULATION GUIDE 16

P WERDECK F 0.02 Thermal Conductivity* For Flat Roofs 10kPa Compressive Strength Lightweight Board Easy Handling and Installation ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 POWERDECK F is a durable, marketleading PIR insulation board for builtup felt, mastic asphalt and single ply membrane waterproofing systems. Product Overview Durable, marketleading PIR insulation 0.02* W/mK lambda LPCB LPS 1181 approved Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity 0.02 W/mK (thicknesses 120mm and above) 0.02 W/mK (thicknesses between 80mm and 119mm) 0.026 W/mK (thicknesses below 80mm) Compressive Strength Exceeds 10kPa at yield Moisture Vapour Resistance Installed value of 1 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions 1200mm (I) x 600mm (w) Available as tapered insulation board Facing Perforated mineral coated glass fibre tissue to both sides. *Thickness dependent 17 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

LPS 1181 Issue 1 Cert/LPCB ref. 968a Thickness (mm) per stack per stack 2 20 1.0 200 1.00 30 16 11.2 160 11.20 0 12 8.6 120 86.0 11 7.92 110 79.20 0 10 7.20 100 72.00 60 8.76 80 7.60 70 7.0 70 0.0 7 6.32 72 1.8 80 6.32 60 3.20 8 3.60 60 3.20 90 3.60 0 36.00 100 3.60 0 36.00 110 2.88 0 28.80 120 2.88 0 28.80 130 2.88 32 23.0 10 2.88 32 23.0 10 2.88 32 23.0 18

P WERDECK U 0.02 Thermal Conductivity* For Flat Roofs 10kPa Compressive Strength Easy Handling and Installation Lightweight Board ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 POWERDECK U insulation is a high performance rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam board for use in warm flat roofs with torchon felt, bitumen compatible single ply membranes and mastic asphalt.** Product Overview High performance, rigid PIR insulation 0.02* W/mK lambda High compressive strength Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity 0.02 W/mK (thicknesses 120mm and above) 0.02 W/mK (thicknesses between 80mm and 119mm) 0.026 W/mK (thicknesses below 80mm) Compressive Strength Exceeds 10kPa at yield Moisture Vapour Resistance Installed value of 1 MNs/g Fire Performance Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) Dimensions 1200mm (I) x 600mm (w) Facing Bitumen glass fleece on both sides. *Thickness dependent **Please see Recticel installation guide for full details 19 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) per stack per stack 30 16 11.2 160 11.20 0 12 8.6 120 86.0 0 10 7.20 100 72.00 60 8.76 80 7.60 70 7.0 70 0.0 80 6.32 60 3.20 90 3.60 0 36.00 100 3.60 0 36.00 120 2.88 0 28.80 130 2.88 32 23.0 10 2.88 32 23.0 10 2.88 32 23.0 20

PLYL K 0.022 10kPa Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Lightweight Board For Flat Roofs Easy Handling and Installation ISO 9001 and ISO 1001 PLYLOK is a high performing, resilient PIR insulation board for use in warm flat roofs under builtup felt and single ply waterproofing systems. Product Overview High performing, resilient PIR insulation / plywood laminate 0.022 W/mK lambda High compressive strength Manufactured using a blowing agent with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential) Product Details Thermal Conductivity Compressive Strength Moisture Vapour Resistance Fire Performance Dimensions 0.022 W/mK (insulation only) Exceeds 10kPa at yield Installed value of 100 MNs/g Class 1 BS 76 (Part 7) insulation only 200mm (I) x 1200mm (w) 21 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Thickness (mm) 6 76 96 106 116 126 Thickness includes 6mm plywood 20 1 11 10 9 9 7.60 3.20 31.68 28.80 2.92 2.92 22

Regulations The Building Regulations (England & Wales) and Building Standards (Scotland) are technical guidance to ensure that buildings are safe, energy efficient and comfortable to live in. They also ensure compliance with the performance requirements of the regulations. For insulation manufacturers and our customers, the relevant regulation for England and Wales is Approved Document L (Conservation of fuel and power) or Part L as it is more commonly known, and this supports the energy efficiency requirements of the Building Regulations. For Scotland, guidance is provided by the Building Standards, specifically Section 6 (energy) of the Technical Handbooks. These regulations determine the level of thermal insulation required when carrying out any building work, whether new build or renovation of dwellings (homes) or nondwellings (mainly commercial buildings). There are requirements for Uvalues, a basic measure of heat transfer (thermal transmittance, units W/ K) through the various construction elements (roof, wall, floor). As we move towards zero carbon buildings, standards are becoming even more demanding and with the focus on fabric energy efficiency, there is greater need for continuous insulation, reduced thermal bridging, improved airtightness and lower Uvalues. For new buildings, compliance with the regulations is assessed and demonstrated by calculations within software, SAP for dwellings and SBEM for nondwellings. The software calculates the energy demand and likely CO 2 emissions for the building depending upon the design specifications. There are tables detailing the various Uvalue requirements depending on your location within the UK. Adopting the fabric first approach based on low Uvalues will put you on the right path to compliance. For advice on Uvalues you can contact Recticel Technical Services team who are members of the BBA Competent Persons Uvalue scheme, and can provide calculations as a free of charge service. Alternatively, you can visit our website and access the online Uvalue calculator. 23 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

Glossary of terms Breather membrane A membrane with low resistance to the passage of moisture vapour, positioned on the outside of any insulation layers, usually to act as secondary weather protection behind tile and cladding finishes. P/A ratio Used in Uvalue calculations for ground floors, where the pattern of heat loss is different to other construction elements. P refers to the length of the exposed perimeter (i.e. the length of floor abutting external walls and unheated spaces). A is the total floor area to be insulated, and P is divided by A to give the ratio. PIR Polyisocyanurate (PIR) is a type of rigid foam insulation developed from polyurethane (PUR). Thermal conductivity / lambda / Kvalue A measure of how much heat energy a material allows to pass through it. It is a consistent property of the material, so a 2mm Eurothane GP board has the same 0.022 W/mK thermal conductivity as a 10mm Eurothane GP board. Thermal resistance / Rvalue Dividing the thickness of an insulation board by its thermal conductivity gives the thermal resistance. The thicker the board, the higher the Rvalue. Can be used to find out comparative thicknesses of products with different thermal conductivities. Thermal transmittance / Uvalue Only worked out by calculation, combining the thermal resistances of all materials and layers in a complete construction to determine the heat loss per square metre. As such, an insulation board does not have its own Uvalue as it depends how/where it is being used. Vapour control layer (VCL) A layer of high vapour resistance, positioned on the inside of any insulation layers, to restrict the passage of moisture vapour from inside a building. Should be continuous from one construction element to another, and not punctured for services to pass through. May be formed from polythene sheet, taped insulation board joints or foil backed plasterboard, and commonly acts as an airtightness layer as well. Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk 2

FAQs What quality standards do Recticel products meet? Recticel Insulation prides itself on the quality of its product. We operate a Quality Management System in accordance with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 and offer CE Marking to European Standard EN 1316. How environmentally friendly is the production of Recticel PIR insulation? All Recticel Insulation products use CFC and HCFC free materials in their manufacture, and as such have a low global warming potential (GWP) and zero ozone depletion potential (ODP). Recticel Insulation, StokeonTrent (UK), operates to the ISO 1001 Environmental Management System standard. What is the minimum working temperature for installing your boards? Recticel Insulation products should not be installed on site when the temperature is below C. Below this, condensation may form. What is the BBA Competent Person Scheme? The scheme, of which Recticel Insulation is a member, ensures consistency and accuracy in the provision of Uvalue calculations through a process of assessment, certification and continuous monitoring. Not all insulation manufacturers are members of the scheme. Is a vapour control layer (VCL) required in a floor? In addition to the damp proof membrane (normally a 1200gauge polythene sheet below the insulation), a 00gauge polythene VCL should be laid over the insulation. Where a concrete slab or a screed is to be poured on top, the VCL will also protect the foil face of the board from alkaline within the concrete, and stop poured concrete opening board joints and causing a thermal break. 2 Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk

What product can be used with underfloor heating? Eurothane GP is compatible with underfloor heating systems. Clipping a wet system through the vapour control layer will not compromise the performance of the VCL or the insulation. In a partial fill masonry cavity wall, what is the minimum required clear cavity? Best practice guidance is to design a minimum 0mm cavity, which is acceptable to all warranty providers and in any part of the country. However, if variations in workmanship lead to a reduced cavity, Eurowall Cavity is certified for use with a cavity as low as 2mm in some parts of the country. If in doubt, seek advice from your Building Control Officer or warranty provider. Is Eurothane PL available with a vapour barrier? Eurothane PL is a versatile product that can be fixed either mechanically or with gypsum adhesive, in accordance with installation guidelines. It has a builtin vapour barrier as standard, located between the PIR core and the plasterboard. Can insulation be placed between and over flat roof joists? BS 20, the British Standard for the control of condensation in buildings, does not recommend installing insulation between timber joists as well as above the deck. What air gap is required between insulation and breather membrane? This should be confirmed in the membrane manufacturer s BBA certificate, though 2mm to 0mm is typical. Sales: 01782 9080 Technical Freephone: 0800 08079 recticelinsulation.co.uk 26

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