OPTIM R Brochure 1st Issue Nov 14

NEXT GENERATION INSULATION

First Issue November 2014

I nsu la t ion

Low Energy Low Carbon Buildings

2The ChallengeEnergy efficiency is key to delivering so many of Europeseconomic, energy, environmental and social policy objectives.Buildings have the biggest role to play as they consume moreenergy than any other sector. They account for 40% of Europesenergy use and a third of its greenhouse gas emissions.

The goal for the European Union and its member states is tohalve their carbon dioxide emissions by 2050. If we want totransform our society into one that is energy efficient anddecarbonised, energy-intelligent buildings will play a vital role.By using energy saving materials and technologies, mostbuildings could reduce their energy consumption and carbondioxide emissions to a fraction of current levels, and thereforereduce the impact buildings have on our environmentthroughout their lifecycle.

Introduction

The demands of regulation are increasingly requiring higher levelsof thermal insulation in the building envelope. And thats a goodthing, as higher levels of thermal insulation reduce a buildingsdemand for energy. But increasing insulation levels will lead tomore complicated and deeper / wider constructions unless wecan find new solutions to comply with tomorrows demands withtodays constructions.

Premium performance insulation products, that will do this inmany constructions, are already available. However in certainconstructions, for example when renovating existing buildings,a new, thinner, product is needed. And these technologies arenow available.

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3The Next Generation of Insulation

Kingspan0.007 W/m.K

Kingspan Kooltherm0.020 W/m.K

New lower lambdaKingspan Kooltherm

0.019 W/m.KKingspan ThermaTM

0.022 W/m.K

Thickness of insulation to achieve an R-value of 2.857 m2.K/W (thicknesses are rounded up to nearest 5 mm).

The SolutionTo help solve these problems Kingspan Insulation hasdeveloped . The exceptional level of thermalefficiency with minimal thickness, achieved by Kingspan

, provides solutions for applications wherespace is an issue.

Kingspan is a vacuum insulation panel (VIP),and provides an insulating performance that is up to threetimes better than existing high and premium performancematerials and up to five times better than other commonlyavailable insulation materials. This is a significant improvementand marks a radical step change in thermal performance:the Next Generation of Insulation.

Kingspan is manufactured at KingspanInsulations Pembridge, UK, facility where panels are routinelytested as part of a comprehensive quality control programme.Kingspan is manufactured to the higheststandards under a management system certified toBS / I.S. EN ISO 9001: 2008 (Quality management systems.Requirements), BS / I.S. EN ISO 14001: 2004 (EnvironmentalManagement Systems. Requirements) and BS / I.S. OHSAS18001: 2007 (Health and Safety Management Systems.Requirements). Manufacturing excellence, first class customerservice and unrivalled expertise in meeting the needs of themarket are just some of the many strengths that KingspanInsulation offers to designers, engineers and contractors.

First commercialapplications for VIPsVacuum insulation panels aredeveloped for use in refrigerators,freezers and cold shipping boxes.The outstanding thermal performance ofVIPs is able to provide the thinnest possible solutionsto a number of temperature-controlled applications.

4

The History of Vacuum Technology

First laboratoryvacuum produced

Evangelista Torricelli producedthe first laboratory vacuum in1643, and other experimentaltechniques were developed asa result of his theories of

atmospheric pressure.

1643

1892

First VacuumInsulation Panel(VIP)The first vacuum insulationpanel (VIP) emerges. A patent

is filed on a rubber enclosedporous body. Research continues

into different materials.

1930

Vacuum flask inventedThe Vacuum Flask is inventedby Sir James Dewar.Vacuum insulated panelsare based on the sameprinciples as the vacuumflask the vacuum ensuresthat convection andconduction cannot occur,resulting in an outstanding thermalperformance.

1970

5VIPs receive approvalin USA

The US Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment began research to evaluate themarket potential for the use of vacuum insulatedpanels in residential buildings. The research took

place over 3 years and concluded that VIPs havebecome a feasible and important means for

designing energy efficient buildings.

1999

VIPs becomepopular inEuropeVIPs becomeincreasingly popular inGermany, Switzerland and Scandinavia, wherethey are used in a number of applicationsincluding flooring and faades.

2005

Kingspan Insulationintroduces

Vacuum insulation technology is introducedto the building industry by Kingspan.With a declared (aged) thermal conductivity of0.007 W/m.K, Kingspan

provides a high level of thermal efficiency withminimal thickness.

20122013

Newproduction lineThe installation of a new,revolutionary, production line is commissioned tofulfil demand for projects worldwide.The new production line will manufacture vacuuminsulated panels, which can provide an insulatingperformance that is up to five times better thanother commonly available insulation materials.

6Product DetailsKingspan comprises a micro-porous core,which is evacuated, encased, and sealed in a thin, gas-tightenvelope, giving outstanding thermal conductivity and thethinnest possible solution to insulation problems. With adeclared (aged) thermal conductivity () of 0.007 W/m.K, itprovides an insulating performance that is up to five timesbetter than other commonly available insulation materials.

If installed correctly and protected from damage andpenetration, Kingspan will provide reliable longterm thermal performance over the lifetime of the building.Kingspan vacuum insulated panels offersolutions for those times when you know youre going to runout of space or for when space is tight.

Product Properties

Product Thickness (mm) 20 60* Product Length (mm) 300 1200*Product Width (mm) 300 600*Density (BS EN 1602: 1997) 180 210 kg/m3

Compressive Strength > 160 kPa @ 10% compression(BS EN 826: 1996)Tensile Strength 60 kPa(BS EN 1607: 1997)Service Temperature (C) -40 to +80

Thermal

Thermal Conductivity 0.007 W/m.K (EN 12667: 2001) (aged design value**)Thermal Resistance (R-value) 2.857 m2.K/W (thickness 20 mm)

3.571 m2.K/W (thickness 25 mm)4.285 m2.K/W (thickness 30 mm)5.714 m2.K/W (thickness 40 mm)7.143 m2.K/W (thickness 50 mm)8.571 m2.K/W (thickness 60 mm)

Recyclability

Over 90% (by weight) recyclable* Other sizes may be available dependent on order quantity. Please contact Kingspan Insulationfor more details.

** Aged design value allowing for edge effect.

Structure of Kingspan

7ApplicationsKingspan is available in systems for differingthermal insulation applications, both new-build andrefurbishment. These systems incorporate Kingspan

flex and Kingspan fix panelswhich are used as infill panels and to mechanically fix through,respectively. These systems are accompanied by a full designservice to ensure that Kingspan is used aseffectively as possible in the space available.

The following systems are available:

Kingspan Flooring System

Kingspan Roofing System

Kingspan Balcony & Terrace System

Kingspan Dormer System

Kingspan External Wall System

Kingspan Rainscreen System

Kingspan can be used in a number ofother applications. For more details please contact theKingspan Insulation Technical Service Department.

Design ServiceKingspan insulation systems come with asupporting design service which ensures the ratio of Kingspan

to Kingspan flex and / or fixfor each project is maximised. The panel layout will bedesigned quickly and effectively, ready for client approval.Each layout will illustrate the size, number and location ofKingspan panels. It will also illustrate the size,number and location of any flex and / or fixpanels required.

For more details please contact the Kingspan InsulationTechnical Service Department (see rear cover).

flex

Kingspan

Kingspan

A typical design layout for the KingspanBalcony & Terrace System

Kingspan Balcony & Terrace System

Customer ServiceFor quotations, order placement and details of despatches pleasecontact the Kingspan Insulation Customer Service Department onthe numbers below:

UK Tel: +44 (0) 1544 388 601 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 388 888 email: [email protected]

Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 42 979 5000 Fax: +353 (0) 42 975 4299 email: [email protected]

Literature & SamplesKingspan Insulation produces a comprehensive range of technicalliterature for specifiers, contractors, stockists and end users. The literature contains clear user friendly advice on typical design; design considerations; thermal properties; sitework and product data.

Available as a complete Design Manual or as individual productbrochures, Kingspan Insulation technical literature is an essentialspecification tool. For copies please contact the KingspanInsulation Marketing Department, or visit the Kingspan Insulationwebsite, using the details below:

UK Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 384 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 484 email: [email protected] www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/literature

Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 42 979 5000 Fax: +353 (0) 42 975 4299 email: [email protected] www.kingspaninsulation.ie/literature

Tapered RoofingFor technical guidance, quotations, order placement and details of despatches please contact the Kingspan InsulationTapered Roofing Department on the numbers below:

UK Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 383 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 483 email: [email protected]

Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 42 975 4297 Fax: +353 (0) 42 975 4296 email: [email protected]

Technical Advice / DesignKingspan Insulation supports all of its products with a comprehensiveTechnical Advisory Service for specifiers, stockists and contractors.This includes a computer-aided service designed to give fast,accurate technical advice. Simply phone the Kingspan InsulationTechnical Service Department with your project specification.Calculations can be carried out to provide U-values, condensation/ dew point risk, required insulation thicknesses etc Thereafterany number of permutations can be provided to help you achieveyour desired targets.The Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department can alsogive general application advice and advice on design detailing andfixing etc... Site surveys are also undertaken as appropriate.The Kingspan Insulation BritishTechnical Service Departmentoperates under a managementsystem certified to the BBA Schemefor Assessing the Competency ofPersons to Undertake U-value andCondensation Risk Calculations.Please contact the Kingspan Insulation Technical ServiceDepartment on the numbers below:UK Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 382

Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 482 email: [email protected]

Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 42 975 4297 Fax: +353 (0) 42 975 4296 email: [email protected]

General EnquiriesFor all other enquiries contact Kingspan Insulation on the numbers below:UK Tel: +44 (0) 1544 388 601

Fax: +44 (0) 1544 388 888 email: [email protected]

Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 42 979 5000 Fax: +353 (0) 42 975 4299 email: [email protected]

Kingspan Insulation Ltd. reserves the right to amend product specifications without prior notice.Product thicknesses shown in this document should not be taken as being available ex-stockand reference should be made to the current Kingspan Insulation price-list or advice sought fromKingspan Insulations Customer Service Department (see above left). The information, technicaldetails and fixing instructions etc. included in this literature are given in good faith and apply touses described. Recommendations for use should be verified for suitability and compliance withactual requirements, specifications and any applicable laws and regulations.For other applications or conditions of use, Kingspan Insulation offers a Technical AdvisoryService (see above), the advice of which should be sought for uses of Kingspan Insulationproducts that are not specifically described herein. Please check that your copy of this literatureis current by contacting the Kingspan Insulation Marketing Department (see left).

Kingspan Insulation Ltd is a member of:

The National Insulation Association (NIA)

Contact Details

Kingspan, Kooltherm and the Lion Device are Registered Trademarks of the Kingspan Group plc in the UK, Ireland and other countries. All rights reserved.TM Optim-R and Therma are Trademarks of the Kingspan Group Plc.

Registered in England & Wales, No. 01882722. Registered Office: Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9LA UK. VAT GB428602456.Registered in Ireland, No. 152775. Registered Office: Bree Industrial Estate, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. VAT IE6550175J.

Kingspan Insulation LtdPembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9LA, UK

Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland

www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk www.kingspaninsulation.ie

U Value Competency SchemeCERTIFICATE CS/1004-1