Ce71 Research Paper
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CE71
Insulation materials chart
Thermal properties and environmental ratings
78446 EST CE71 EcoBuild 4pp-V3:EST 20/08/2010 09:32 Page 2
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Insulation materials chart
This chart details the thermal conductivities, environmental ratings and typical applications of insulation materials available in the UK. It is designed as an aid to specification. Note that the coloured cells indicate only the most common uses
– the fact a cell is blank does not necessarily mean that the type of insulation is not used for the application.
The properties of any selected product should be checked prior to final specification. When selecting an insulation material consideration should
be …show more content…
Monolithic insulants such as hemp-lime or straw bale construction offer alternative options to those wishing to meet the heightened thermal requirements of national building regulations.
Insulation Materials Chart
(BRE Green Guide)
The performance of insulation materials is key to any low energy homes strategy, whether designing, specifying and building a new house, or refurbishing an existing dwelling. Fabric insulation measures should always be considered before services and renewable energy generation.
Environmental Rating2
Domestic insulation materials
as ‘embodied impacts’ – have been evaluated. The comparison between materials is on the basis of similar thermal resistance, rather than mass or volume.
3. U-values calculated based on 9” solid brick wall, internally applied insulation (with battens and/or air gap where appropriate) and 12.5mm plasterboard. Fixings and air movement accounted for in calculated figures. All thicknesses rounded to nearest 5mm.
4. The thermal conductivity ranges are the minimum and maximum obtained from the thermal conductivity values declared by UK manufacturers (or suppliers) and those
CE71
Insulation materials chart
Thermal properties and environmental ratings
78446 EST CE71 EcoBuild 4pp-V3:EST 20/08/2010 09:32 Page 2
02
03
Insulation materials chart
This chart details the thermal conductivities, environmental ratings and typical applications of insulation materials available in the UK. It is designed as an aid to specification. Note that the coloured cells indicate only the most common uses
– the fact a cell is blank does not necessarily mean that the type of insulation is not used for the application.
The properties of any selected product should be checked prior to final specification. When selecting an insulation material consideration should
be …show more content…
Monolithic insulants such as hemp-lime or straw bale construction offer alternative options to those wishing to meet the heightened thermal requirements of national building regulations.
Insulation Materials Chart
(BRE Green Guide)
The performance of insulation materials is key to any low energy homes strategy, whether designing, specifying and building a new house, or refurbishing an existing dwelling. Fabric insulation measures should always be considered before services and renewable energy generation.
Environmental Rating2
Domestic insulation materials
as ‘embodied impacts’ – have been evaluated. The comparison between materials is on the basis of similar thermal resistance, rather than mass or volume.
3. U-values calculated based on 9” solid brick wall, internally applied insulation (with battens and/or air gap where appropriate) and 12.5mm plasterboard. Fixings and air movement accounted for in calculated figures. All thicknesses rounded to nearest 5mm.
4. The thermal conductivity ranges are the minimum and maximum obtained from the thermal conductivity values declared by UK manufacturers (or suppliers) and those