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Insulati o n

CI/SfB
(21.9) Rn7 M2
Fourth Issue January 2022

K106 Cavity Board


STANDARD DETAILS FOR 90 MM INSULATION BOARD
IN A 100 MM CAVITY

Low Energy –
Low Carbon Buildings
Contents

  Page

Introduction & How to Use This Guide 3


Heat Loss from Junctions 3
Junctions & Building Compliance 3
Thermal Modelling of Junctions 3
Critical Temperature Factors 4
Calculation Methodology 4
How to Use these Details 4
Limitations & Applicability of Modelling 4

Wall Details
E1 Open Back Lintel (Insulated) with Perforated Steel Base Plate 6
E1 Open Back Lintel (Insulated) with Perforated Steel Base Plate and Insulated Reveal 8
E1 Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) with Perforated Steel Base Plate 10
E1 Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) with Perforated Steel Base Plate and Insulated Reveal 12
E2 Open Back Lintel (Insulated) without Base Plate 14
E2 Open Back Lintel (Insulated) with Insulated Reveal but without Base Plate 16
E2 Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) without Base Plate 18
E2 Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) with Insulated Reveal but without Base Plate 20
E2 Independent Steel Lintel externally and Independent Concrete Lintel internally 22
E2 Independent Steel Lintel externally and Independent Concrete Lintel internally with Insulated Reveal 24
E3 Sill (Normal) 26
E3 Sill (Normal) with Insulated Reveal 28
E4 Jamb (Normal) 30
E4 Jamb (Normal) with Insulated Reveal 32
E5 Ground Floor – Solid Concrete Slab 34
E5 Ground Floor – Beam & Block (Parallel) 36
E5 Ground Floor – Beam & Block (Perpendicular) 38
E5 Ground Floor – Suspended Timber Floor (Parallel) 40
E6 Intermediate Floor within a Dwelling – Concrete 42
E6 Intermediate Floor within a Dwelling – Timber 44
E7 Party Floor between Dwellings (in Blocks of Flats) 46
E10 Eaves (Insulation at Ceiling Level) 48
E11 Eaves (Insulation at Rafter Level) 50
E12 Gable (Insulation at Ceiling Level) 52
E13 Gable (Insulation at Rafter Level) 54
E14 Flat Roof 56
E15 Flat Roof with Parapet 58
E16 Corner (Normal) 60
E17 Corner (Inverted) 62
E18 Party Wall between Dwellings (Filled Cavity) 64
E18 Party Wall between Dwellings (Unfilled Cavity) 66

Additional Construction Details


E2 Lintel (Checked Reveal) 68
E3 Sill (Checked Reveal) 69
E4 Jamb (Checked Reveal) 70
E5 Solid Ground Floor (Cavity Tray) 71
E5 Timber Floor – Perpendicular 72
E16 Corner – Normal (alternative Mitre Joint) 73
E17 Corner – Inverted (alternative Mitre Joint) 74
– Flue (Core Drilled, no Separation) 75
– Flue (Built in, no Separation) 76
– Flue (Built in, Separation) 77
– Wall Tie 78
2
Introduction

Heat Loss from Junctions Thermal Modelling of Junctions


Thermal bridging occurring at the junctions of a building’s ψ–values have been created for the major junctions involving
planar elements (i.e. between roofs, walls, openings and floors) Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board, following the
can add significantly to a building’s total fabric heat loss. guidelines in BR 497.

Higher heat flows occur at junctions due to complex geometries, All thermal modelling work was undertaken by Competent
or from the use of materials with a higher thermal conductivity Thermal Modellers, who have successfully completed training
than the adjacent materials. This can cause localised reductions and portfolios with ACD Certification Ltd and are experienced
of internal surface temperatures, which can lead to surface in thermal modelling of junction heat losses, on behalf of
condensation and mould growth problems. Good design Kingspan Insulation Ltd.
detailing can help to avoid these issues. The details in this
The assessors who undertook the thermal modelling in this
guidance have been developed with the aim of being buildable,
document are:
achieving good thermal performance and minimising risk.
• Mr Jonathan Ducker
Linear thermal bridging describes the heat–loss occurring at
• Miss Samantha Lloyd
junctions between elements e.g. between a wall and floor, or
around openings e.g. at sills, lintels and jambs. A ψ–value All of the calculated ψ–values for the Kingspan Insulation
(psi–value) is the heat loss through a junction, which is junction details are better than the default ψ–values for the
additional to the heat flow through the adjoining plane accredited details as given in BRE IP 1/06 and Table K1 of
elements, and is measured in W/m.K. SAP 2012.

ψ–values are not taken into account in U–value calculations.


Instead they are taken into account separately in the
calculation methodologies used to assess the operational
CO2 emissions of buildings e.g. SAP in the UK for domestic
purposes, or SBEM for non–domestic.

Junctions & Building Compliance


There are three possibilities for specifying thermal bridging:
a. details conform with Approved Design Details or another
government approved source involving independent
assessment of the construction method. In this case, use
ψ–values from the approved column on Table K1, or from
the approved source;
b. ψ–values calculated by a person with suitable expertise and
experience in accordance with BRE IP 1/06 and BR 497
(Conventions for Calculating Linear Thermal Transmittance
and Temperature Factors). In this case, use those calculated
ψ–values along with the length of each junction; or
c. if neither of the above applies, use a global default value
for overall heat losses in the energy calculation to take
account of the heat loss due to thermal bridging (a value of
0.15 W/m².K is added to overall elemental losses, making
it harder to achieve compliance).

A combination of details from a. and b. above can be used


and where some details are missing, the ψ–values from the
‘default’ column in Table K1 can be used.

The ψ–values in this document have all been calculated


by persons with suitable expertise and experience as per
option b. above.

3
Kingspan Insulation Thermal Modelling

Critical Temperature Factors How to Use these Details


Reasonable provision to avoid surface condensation, or Additional modelling was undertaken, which looked at various
mould growth occurring as a result of thermal bridges, is to external leaf and internal finishes (see section below).
demonstrate that details achieve a temperature factor that is
The detail sheets include a process sequence and also
no worse than the performance set out in BRE IP 1/06.
guidance on how to achieve a good level of air–tightness.
The temperature factor is a property of the construction,
The ψ–values and temperature factors are provided for
surface resistances and internal and external temperatures.
different bands of internal leaf blockwork conductivity. Where a
It is used to assess the risk of surface condensation or mould
different conductivity blockwork is used, performance can be
growth. This parameter has been provided for all of the
inferred from the poorest, closest blockwork modelled.
junction variants.
The ψ–values cited may be used in calculations of building
In all cases the calculated values are higher than the critical
heat loss, where the principles of construction and key element
temperature factor for dwellings (fCRsi of 0.75) as given in BRE
specifications have been followed.
IP 1/06, which limits the risk of surface condensation or mould
growth. Higher humidity condition buildings, for example
swimming pools (fCRsi of 0.90), may require alternative details
Limitations & Applicability of Modelling
and constructions. The ψ–values could be reasonably used whenever the external
leaf of the construction is constructed either from external
All of the modelled Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board brickwork, or stonework, or where the external leaf is rendered
details achieve acceptable temperature factors in accordance blockwork, and when the external leaf is not less than 100
with BRE IP 1/06. mm in thickness. The ψ–values can also be considered to be
valid to two significant figures where the internal finish is either
Calculation Methodology plaster or plasterboard on dabs, with or without skim.
The thermal modelling of the Kingspan Kooltherm® K106
For junctions around openings (windows and doors), variants
Cavity Board details was undertaken using two transient and
have been included covering a 30 mm overlap, between the
steady–state heat transfer software packages produced by
window frame and the cavity, and a full overlap (between the
Blocon (as appropriate for the detail). HEAT 2 was used for the
frame and cavity), or for a check reveal. Options for both full
two–dimensional details and HEAT 3 for the three–dimensional
overlap and for a check reveal were thermally modelled and
details.
as the results were very similar, these details reflect the worst
The modelled U–values and underfloor temperatures for case result of the two.
suspended and beam and block floors were determined using
Calculated ψ–values can be used by energy assessors for
the STROMA U–value calculator.
buildings constructed in accordance with associated details
Junctions were modelled using a 90 mm thickness of Kingspan for buildings constructed in England, Scotland, Wales and
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board in an overall 100 mm cavity, Northern Ireland.
with a 10 mm residual cavity air–space, and with a variety of
Where proposed constructions significantly differ from the
internal leaf blockwork types, including three variations of light–
enclosed process sequences, or use alternative materials,
weight blockwork (0.11 W/m.K, 0.15 W/m.K and 0.19 W/m.K),
these ψ–values and temperature factors should not be used.
a version with medium dense blockwork (0.51 W/m.K) and one
with dense blockwork (1.13 W/m.K). These details represent typical detailing to achieve a good level
of thermal performance, however the details included in this
document may not be suitable for use in all circumstances.
Where there is any uncertainty, Building Control Body
(BCB) requirements and advice should always be sought
and followed. All other site requirements and relevant
building regulations must be taken into consideration when
implementing the details.

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E1 – Open Back Lintel (Insulated) with Perforated
Steel Base Plate
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Inner leaf blockwork overlaps the insulated lintel by no less than 30 mm (take
values from the first two rows of the table below).
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
/ door frame overlaps the insulated lintel fully / by no less
l Outer leaf brickwork
than 80 mm (take values from the last two rows of the
table below).
U–value Range
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in Air Barrier Process Sequence
contact with the lintel.
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray linings.
/ proprietary insulated lintel should be taped with a
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips
air barrier and the window / door frame.
of Wraptite tape.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.251 0.261 0.270 0.301 0.324
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.845 0.846 0.851 0.862 0.868

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.231 0.247 0.259 0.283 0.337
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.920 0.913 0.909 0.907 0.904
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Cavity tray DPC

Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary insulated lintel with a


perforated base plate

Perpend weep holes

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

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E1 – Open Back Lintel (Insulated) with Perforated
Steel Base Plate and Insulated Reveal
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Inner leaf blockwork / door frame overlaps the insulated lintel fully / by no less
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan than 80 mm (take values from the last two rows of the
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity table below).
l Outer leaf brickwork l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
U–value Range l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block) other debris during construction.
l 0.17 W/m .K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
2

Air Barrier Process Sequence


Thermal Performance Process Sequence l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in 32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
contact with the lintel. supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seal the
/ proprietary insulated lintel should be taped with a 50 mm perimeter with flexible sealant.
(min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips of l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
Wraptite tape. linings.
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame air barrier and the window / door frame.
overlaps the insulated lintel by no less than 30 mm (take
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
values from the first two rows of the table below).
sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.179 0.197 0.210 0.258 0.288
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.920 0.912 0.907 0.899 0.902

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.188 0.208 0.224 0.279 0.314
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.911 0.904 0.899 0.891 0.894
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Cavity tray DPC


Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary insulated lintel with a


perforated base plate

Perpend weep holes Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated


Plasterboard adhered with acrylic
sealant adhesive

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

9
E1 – Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) with Perforated
Steel Base Plate
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Inner leaf blockwork overlaps the lintel by no less than 30 mm (take values from
the first two rows of the table below).
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window /
door frame overlaps the lintel fully / by no less than 80 mm
l Outer leaf brickwork
(take values from the last two rows of the table below).
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
U–value Range
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
other debris during construction.

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
contact with the lintel.
linings.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
/ lintel should be taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This
air barrier and the window / door frame.
may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.280 0.292 0.302 0.338 0.366
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.829 0.829 0.828 0.855 0.861

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.265 0.284 0.300 0.359 0.397
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.915 0.907 0.902 0.892 0.893
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board


®

Cavity tray DPC

Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary uninsulated lintel with a


perforated base plate

Perpend weep holes

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

11
E1 – Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) with Perforated
Steel Base Plate and Insulated Reveal
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window /
l Inner leaf blockwork door frame overlaps the lintel fully / by no less than 80 mm
(take values from the last two rows of the table below).
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and

U–value Range other debris during construction.

l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)


Air Barrier Process Sequence
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
Thermal Performance Process Sequence supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seal the
contact with the lintel. perimeter with flexible sealant.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
/ lintel should be taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This linings.
may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape. l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. air barrier and the window / door frame.
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
overlaps the lintel by no less than 30 mm (take values from sealant.
the first two rows of the table below).

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.207 0.225 0.239 0.292 0.323
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.919 0.911 0.907 0.897 0.897

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.203 0.230 0.251 0.320 0.364
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.927 0.916 0.893 0.881 0.880
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.
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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Cavity tray DPC


Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary uninsulated lintel with a


perforated base plate

Perpend weep holes Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated


Plasterboard adhered with acrylic
sealant adhesive

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

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E2 – Open Back Lintel (Insulated) without Base Plate

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Inner leaf blockwork overlaps the insulated lintel by no less than 30 mm (take
values from the first two rows of the table below).
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
/ door frame overlaps the insulated lintel fully / by no less
l Outer leaf brickwork
than 80 mm (take values from the last two rows of the
table below).
U–value Range
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in Air Barrier Process Sequence
contact with the lintel.
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray linings.
/ proprietary insulated lintel should be taped with a
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips
air barrier and the window / door frame.
of Wraptite tape.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.200 0.211 0.220 0.261 0.293
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.938 0.938 0.942 0.947 0.949

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.184 0.196 0.206 0.266 0.303
reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.950 0.943 0.937 0.916 0.911
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

14
Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm K106


®

Cavity Board

Cavity tray DPC


Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary insulated lintel

Perpend weep holes

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

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E2 – Open Back Lintel (Insulated) with Insulated
Reveal but without Base Plate
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Inner leaf blockwork / door frame overlaps the insulated lintel fully / by no less
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan than 80 mm (take values from the last two rows of the
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity table below).

l Outer leaf brickwork l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
U–value Range l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
l 0.16 W/m .K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
2 other debris during construction.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
Air Barrier Process Sequence
Thermal Performance Process Sequence l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
contact with the lintel.
Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seal the
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray
perimeter with flexible sealant.
/ proprietary insulated lintel should be taped with a
50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
of Wraptite tape. linings.
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal

l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame


air barrier and the window / door frame.
overlaps the insulated lintel by no less than 30 mm (take l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
values from the first two rows of the table below). sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.149 0.171 0.184 0.236 0.273
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.939 0.930 0.925 0.910 0.907

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.143 0.160 0.182 0.243 0.285
reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.936 0.929 0.921 0.904 0.901
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board


®

Cavity tray DPC


Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary insulated lintel

Perpend weep holes Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated


Plasterboard adhered with acrylic
sealant adhesive

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

17
E2 – Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) without
Base Plate
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Inner leaf blockwork overlaps the lintel by no less than 30 mm (take values from
the first two rows of the table below).
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window /
door frame overlaps the lintel fully / by no less than 80 mm
l Outer leaf brickwork
(take values from the last two rows of the table below).
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
U–value Range
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
other debris during construction.

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
contact with the lintel.
linings.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
/ lintel should be taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This
air barrier and the window / door frame.
may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.286 0.299 0.311 0.359 0.395
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.844 0.847 0.850 0.861 0.872

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.253 0.271 0.285 0.349 0.395
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.937 0.928 0.921 0.897 0.891
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Cavity tray DPC

Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary uninsulated lintel

Perpend weep holes

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

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E2 – Open Back Lintel (Uninsulated) with Insulated
Reveal but without Base Plate
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window /
l Inner leaf blockwork door frame overlaps the lintel fully / by no less than 80 mm
(take values from the last two rows of the table below).
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
U–value Range other debris during construction.
l 0.16 W/m .K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
2
Air Barrier Process Sequence
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seall the
contact with the lintel. perimeter with flexible sealant.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
/ lintel should be taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This linings.
may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
air barrier and the window / door frame.
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
overlaps the lintel by no less than 30 mm (take values from sealant.
the first two rows of the table below).

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.194 0.215 0.232 0.299 0.354
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.927 0.917 0.910 0.890 0.885

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.181 0.206 0.226 0.305 0.371
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.921 0.911 0.903 0.881 0.873
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board


®

Cavity tray DPC


Outer leaf brickwork

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Proprietary uninsulated lintel

Perpend weep holes Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated


Plasterboard adhered with acrylic
sealant adhesive

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

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E2 – Independent Steel Lintel externally and
Independent Concrete Lintel internally
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Inner leaf blockwork overlaps the Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer by no
less than 30 mm (take values from the first two rows of the
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
table below).
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Outer leaf brickwork
/ door frame overlaps the Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity
Closer fully / by no less than 80 mm (take values from the
U–value Range last two rows of the table below).
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block) held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
Thermal Performance Process Sequence other debris during construction.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
contact with the Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer. If Air Barrier Process Sequence
required, fill gap with insulating expanding foam.
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray linings.
should be taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
air barrier and the window / door frame.
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
sealant.
Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.022 0.021 0.019 0.017 0.016
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.983 0.983 0.983 0.984 0.984

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.010 0.008 0.007 0.004 0.004
reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.981 0.982 0.982 0.982 0.982
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Outer leaf brickwork


Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required


above retaining clip, extended down to
cavity tray below
Independent concrete lintel

Independent steel lintel

Cavity tray DPC


If required, fill gap with insulating
expanding foam
Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer

Perpend weep holes

Flexible sealant Flexible sealant

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E2 – Independent Steel Lintel externally and
Independent Concrete Lintel internally with
Insulated Reveal
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Inner leaf blockwork / door frame overlaps the Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity
Closer / by no less than 80 mm (take values from the last
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
two rows of the table below).
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Outer leaf brickwork
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
U–value Range l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
and other debris during construction.
l 0.16 W/m .K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
2

l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)


Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
contact with the Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer. Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seal the
If required, fill gap with insulating expanding foam. perimeter with flexible sealant.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and cavity tray
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
should be taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may linings.
require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
air barrier and the window / door frame.
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
overlaps the Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer by no sealant.
less than 30 mm (take values from the first two rows of the
table below).

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.014 0.013 0.012 0.009 0.008
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.979 0.979 0.979 0.979 0.980

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.007 0.006 0.005 0.002 0.001
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.977 0.977 0.977 0.978 0.978
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Wall tie with retaining clip

Outer leaf brickwork


Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board


®

Wraptite tape, 50mm overlap required


above retaining clip, extend down
to cavity tray
Independent concrete lintel

Independent steel lintel


If required, fill gap with insulating
expanding foam
Cavity tray DPC Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer

Perpend weep holes Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated


Plasterboard adhered with acrylic
sealant adhesive

Flexible sealant
Flexible sealant

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E3 – Sill (Normal)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Inner leaf blockwork / door frame overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer
fully / by no less than 80 mm (take values from the last two
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
rows of the table below).
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Outer leaf brickwork
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
U–value Range
other debris during construction.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block) Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer are taped with a
50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips
Thermal Performance Process Sequence of Wraptite tape.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer should be installed to
close the cavity. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board is in
®
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
contact with the full length of Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity air barrier and the window / door frame.
Closer. If required, fill gaps with insulating expanding foam. l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. sealant.
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame l Seal the junction between the internal lining and the
overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer by no less window sill board (if used).
than 30 mm (take values from the first two rows of the l Seal the junction between the window sill board and the
table below). window frame member.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.015 0.014 0.014 0.013 0.013
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.925 0.925 0.926 0.926 0.927

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.002 0.002
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.959 0.961 0.961 0.964 0.966
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.
NB The sill junction shown utilises a timber sill, however the modelled ψ–values also apply for the sill junction if a calcium silicate, cement–based or gypsum–based board of 12 mm thickness is
included below the sill, with no loss of thermal performance, or if a greater thickness of timber sill were used.

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Flexible sealant

Flexible sealant

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer

If required, fill gap with insulating


Wall tie with retaining clip expanding foam

Wall lining

Brick outer leaf Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

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E3 – Sill (Normal) with Insulated Reveal

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Inner leaf blockwork / door frame overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer
fully / by no less than 80 mm (take values from the last two
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
rows of the table below).
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Outer leaf brickwork
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
U–value Range other debris during construction.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block) Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer are taped with a
50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips
Thermal Performance Process Sequence of Wraptite tape.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer should be installed to
close the cavity. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board is in
®
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
contact with the full length of Kingspan Kooltherm Cavity ®
32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
Closer. If required, fill gaps with insulating expanding foam. supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seal the
perimeter with flexible sealant.
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer by no less l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
than 30 mm (take values from the first two rows of the linings.
table below). l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
air barrier and the window / door frame.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
sealant.
Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.002 0.002
Normal 30 mm Overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.968 0.969 0.969 0.970 0.971

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) – 0.003 – 0.003 – 0.003 – 0.004 – 0.004
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.983 0.984 0.985 0.988 0.989
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.
NB The sill junction shown utilises a timber sill, however the modelled ψ–values also apply for the sill junction if a calcium silicate, cement–based or gypsum–based board of 12 mm thickness is
included below the sill, with no loss of thermal performance, or if a greater thickness of timber sill were used.

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Flexible sealant
Flexible sealant

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required


Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated
Plasterboard adhered with acrylic
sealant adhesive

Wall tie with retaining clip

Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer

If required, fill gap with insulating


expanding foam
Brick outer leaf

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork


Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

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E4 – Jamb (Normal)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
® and other debris during construction.

l Outer leaf brickwork l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer are taped with a
U–value Range 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips
of Wraptite tape.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l At the vertical edges of openings and at vertical unreturned
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
or unbounded edges (e.g. movement joints), additional wall
ties should be used at a rate of one tie per 300 mm height
Thermal Performance Process Sequence or equivalent, placed not more than 225 mm from the edge.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer should be installed to
l Alternatively, use an additional wall tie within 225 mm of
close the cavity.
the opening / vertical edge on each board course
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
(450 mm) level to satisfy the structural requirements of the
contact with the full length of Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity
wall. Avoid penetrating the board, as this may introduce
Closer. If required, fill gaps with insulating expanding foam.
an unacceptable risk of water penetration. Place additional
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. ties on each board course to compensate.
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer by no less Air Barrier Process Sequence
than 30 mm (take values from the first two rows of the l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
table below). air barrier and the window / door frame.
l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
/ door frame overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer sealant.
fully (take values from the last two rows of the table below).
l Seal the junction between the window sill board and the
window frame member.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.015 0.015 0.014 0.014 0.014
Normal 30 mm overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.938 0.938 0.938 0.939 0.939

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.004 0.003 0.003 0.003 0.003
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.967 0.968 0.968 0.971 0.972
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.

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Kingspan Kooltherm® Inner leaf
Wall lining K106 Cavity Board blockwork
If required, fill gap with
insulating expanding foam

Kingspan Kooltherm®
Cavity Closer

Flexible sealant

225 mm max

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
Wall tie and Outer leaf Extra ties at jambs overlap required
retaining clip brickwork of all openings

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E4 – Jamb (Normal) with Insulated Reveal

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
l Inner leaf blockwork and other debris during construction.
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer are taped with a
50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips
l Outer leaf brickwork
of Wraptite tape.
l At the vertical edges of openings and at vertical unreturned
U–value Range or unbounded edges (e.g. movement joints), additional wall
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block) ties should be used at a rate of one tie per 300 mm height
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block) or equivalent, placed not more than 225 mm from the edge.
l Alternatively, use an additional wall tie within 225 mm of
Thermal Performance Process Sequence the opening / vertical edge on each board course
l Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer should be installed to (450 mm) level to satisfy the structural requirements of the
close the cavity. wall. Avoid penetrating the board, as this may introduce
an unacceptable risk of water penetration. Place additional
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is in
ties on each board course to compensate.
contact with the full length of Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity
Closer. If required, fill gaps with insulating expanding foam.
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard
l For normal reveals, ensure the window / door frame
32.5 mm added to the window reveal with adhesive and
overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer by no less
supplementary fixings. Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
than 30 mm (take values from the first two rows of the
Insulated Plasterboard butts the window frame. Seal the
table below).
perimeter with flexible sealant.
l For fully overlapped / checked reveals, ensure the window
l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
/ door frame overlaps Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer
linings.
fully (take values from the last two rows of the table below).
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
air barrier and the window / door frame.
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.008 0.008 0.007 0.007 0.007
Normal 30 mm overlap*
Temperature Factor (f) 0.965 0.965 0.965 0.966 0.966

Full Overlap (Incl. Checked Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.001 0.001 0.001 0.000 0.000
Reveal)** Temperature Factor (f) 0.982 0.983 0.984 0.986 0.988
* Normal – 30 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity.
** Full overlap / checked reveal – 80 mm overlap between an 80 mm frame and 100 mm cavity. Where full overlap and checked reveal values differ, the poorer value has been taken.
See page 68 for further details.
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Wall lining Kingspan Kooltherm® Inner leaf If required, fill gap with
K106 Cavity Board blockwork insulating expanding foam

Kingspan Kooltherm®
Cavity Closer

Kingspan Kooltherm® K118


Plasterboard adhered with
acrylic sealant adhesive

Flexible sealant

225 mm max

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
Wall tie and Outer leaf Extra ties at jambs overlap required
retaining clip brickwork of all openings

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E5 – Ground Floor – Solid Concrete Slab

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with Kingspan Kooltherm® l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is
K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity installed at least 150 mm (UK) / 225 mm (Republic of
Ireland) below the top surface of Kingspan Kooltherm®
l Outer leaf brickwork
K103 Floorboard perimeter insulation.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
U–value Range
and other debris during construction.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 W/m.K & 1.13 W/m.K block)
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
l Apply flexible sealant between the wall lining and floor lining.
Floorboard vertically around the perimeter of the floor.
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
Install the upstand insulation so that it is flush with the
floor screed. Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard or floor screed / finish.
vertical perimeter insulation must tightly abut the inner leaf l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
of blockwork. sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.07 0.07 0.081 0.126 0.19
Temperature Factor (f) 0.928 0.924 0.919 0.906 0.902
NB Calculations based on 100 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard insulation.

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Wall lining
Kingspan Kooltherm
K106 Cavity Board
Inner leaf blockwork

Brick outer leaf Flexible sealant

Wall tie and retaining clip Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard perimeter strip
Damp proof course Floor finish

Floor screed

Vapour control layer /


Weep holes at
separation layer
specified centres
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard

100 mm concrete slab

Damp proof membrane

25 mm sand binding
Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board to start of cavity fill

150 mm (min.) compacted


25 mm (min.) from underside of

selected hard core

Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106


Cavity Board is installed 150 mm /
225 mm below top surface of
perimeter strip insulation

First run of ties at 600 mm


horizontal centres

Ensure cavity fill is at least 225 mm


below DPC level

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E5 – Ground Floor – Beam & Block (Parallel)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity installed at least 150 mm below the top surface of the floor
beam / bottom of the insulation.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar

U–value Range and other debris during construction.


l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)

Air Barrier Process Sequence


Thermal Performance Process Sequence
l Apply flexible sealant between the wall lining and floor lining.
l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
Floorboard vertically around the perimeter of the floor.
Install the upstand insulation so that it is flush with the floor screed / finish.
floor screed. Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard or l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
vertical perimeter insulation must tightly abut the inner leaf sealant.
of blockwork.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.034 0.036 0.037 0.041 0.044
Temperature Factor (f) 0.945 0.946 0.947 0.950 0.955
NB Calculations based on 120 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard insulation.
Calculation conductivities are as follows; trenching block = 0.24 W/m.K, coursing block = 0.19 W/m.K and edge beam = 0.18 W/m.K.

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Kingspan Kooltherm® Wall lining
K106 Cavity Board
Inner leaf blockwork
Brick outer leaf

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required Cavity tray over cranked vent only

Wall tie and retaining clip Flexible sealant

Weep holes above DPC / cavity tray


Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant
at specified centres
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard Floor finish
perimeter strip
Damp proof course
75 mm screed

Cranked vent and air brick Vapour control layer


/ separation layer

Weep holes below DPC / cavity tray Kingspan Kooltherm®


at specified centres K103 Floorboard

Damp proof membrane


150 mm

100 mm concrete block

150 mm concrete beam


End block
ventilation void
150 mm

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


or approved / certified full fill insulation

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E5 – Ground Floor – Beam & Block (Perpendicular)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity installed at least 150 mm below the top surface of the floor
beam / bottom of the insulation.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar

U–value Range and other debris during construction.


l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
l Apply flexible sealant between the wall lining and floor lining.
Floorboard vertically around the perimeter of the floor.
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
Install the upstand insulation so that it is flush with the floor
finish. Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard or vertical floor screed / finish.
perimeter insulation must tightly abut the inner leaf of l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
blockwork. sealant.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.041 0.042 0.043 0.047 0.050
Temperature Factor (f) 0.944 0.945 0.945 0.949 0.952

NB Calculations based on 120 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard insulation.


Calculation conductivities are as follows; trenching block = 0.24 W/m.K, coursing block = 0.19 W/m.K and edge beam = 0.18 W/m.K.

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Kingspan Kooltherm®
K106 Cavity Board Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork


Brick outer leaf

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required Cavity tray over cranked vent only

Wall tie with retaining clip Flexible sealant

Weep holes above DPC / cavity tray Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant
at specified centres
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard Floor finish
perimeter strip
Damp proof course 75 mm screed

Weep holes below DPC / cavity tray Vapour control layer


at specified centres / separation layer

Weep holes below DPC / cavity tray at Kingspan Kooltherm®


specified centres K103 Floorboard
Damp proof membrane

100 mm concrete block


150 mm

150 mm concrete beam


ventilation void
150 mm

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


or approved / certified full fill insulation

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E5 – Ground Floor – Suspended Timber Floor
(Parallel)
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity installed at least 200 mm below the top of the floor joist.

l Outer leaf brickwork l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
and other debris during construction.
U–value Range l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints

l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)


are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)

Air Barrier Process Sequence


Thermal Performance Process Sequence
l Apply flexible sealant between the wall lining and floor lining.
l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
Floorboard vertically around the perimeter of the floor.
Install the upstand insulation so that it is flush with the floor floor screed / finish.
finish. Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard or vertical l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
perimeter insulation must tightly abut the inner leaf of sealant.
blockwork.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.038 0.046 0.053 0.110 0.179
Temperature Factor (f) 0.846 0.840 0.835 0.856 0.843
NB Calculations based on 120 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard insulation.

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Kingspan Kooltherm® Wall lining
K106 Cavity Board
Inner leaf blockwork
Brick outer leaf Flexible sealant
Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant
Wall tie and retaining clip Cavity tray over air brick / vents
Floor finish

Weep holes above DPC / Kingspan Kooltherm®


K103 Floorboard
200 mm

cavity tray at specified


centres between joists

Treated floor joist


Damp proof course Treated timber
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard battens supporting
perimeter strip Kingspan Kooltherm®
Weep holes below DPC / cavity tray K103 Floorboard
Air brick for ventilation
at specified centres

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E6 – Intermediate Floor within a Dwelling – Concrete

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
l Inner leaf blockwork and other debris during construction.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

l Outer leaf brickwork


Air Barrier Process Sequence
U–value Range l Seal between the wall lining and floor screed lining with
flexible sealant or plaster / screed mortar.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l Seal between the wall lining and ceiling lining with flexible
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
sealant or plaster mortar.
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
floor screed / finish.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
sealant or plaster mortar.
l Continue Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board
l Ensure a continuous bed of mortar between the floor slab
across the intermediate floor abutment zone.
and blockwork.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.011 0.009 0.008 0.005 0.004
Temperature Factor (f) 0.979 0.979 0.978 0.977 0.974

NB Calculations based on 250 mm reinforced concrete intermediate floor.

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Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining
Floor finish

Insulating expanding foam and /


or flexible sealant
Reinforced concrete floor slab

Flexible sealant

Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant


Ceiling lining

Inner leaf blockwork

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E6 – Intermediate Floor within a Dwelling – Timber

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
l Inner leaf blockwork and other debris during construction.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Outer leaf brickwork

U–value Range Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Seal between the wall lining and floor screed lining with
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
flexible sealant.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Seal between the wall lining and ceiling lining with flexible
sealant.
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
floor lining / finish.
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Continue Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board
sealant or plaster mortar.
across the intermediate floor abutment zone.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Temperature Factor (f) 0.970 0.974 0.970 0.975 0.962
NB Calculations based on 150 mm deep timber joists partially filled with 100 mm mineral wool (0.044 W/m.K).

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Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining

Floor finish

Insulating expanding foam 150 mm timber floor joist


and / or flexible sealant (100 mm filled with mineral wool)

Flexible sealant

Joist hanger
Ceiling lining

Insulating expanding foam


and / or flexible sealant

Inner leaf blockwork

Outer leaf brickwork

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E7 – Party Floor between Dwellings
(e.g. in Blocks of Flats)
General Construction Specification
l Wall lining l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against / butted lightly to the fire stop & taped.
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and fire
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity stop (if used instead of slate or Euroclass A1 rated building
board) are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may
l Outer leaf brickwork
require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

U–value Range
Air Barrier Process Sequence
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l Seal between the wall lining and floor screed lining with
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
flexible sealant or plaster / screed mortar.
l Seal between the wall lining and ceiling lining with flexible
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
sealant or plaster mortar.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and the
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
floor screed / finish.
l Continue Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
across the intermediate floor abutment zone.
sealant or plaster mortar.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar
l Ensure a continuous bed of mortar between the floor slab
and other debris during construction.
and blockwork.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.031 0.031 0.031 0.031 0.031
Temperature Factor (f) 0.980 0.980 0.979 0.978 0.977

NB ψ–value applies for each dwelling.


Calculations based on a 215 mm reinforced concrete floor.

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Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

Wall lining
Floor finish
DPC cavity tray
Insulating expanding foam
and / or flexible sealant
Reinforced concrete floor slab

Flexible sealant
Weep holes

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required

Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant


Ceiling lining

Proprietary insulated Inner leaf blockwork


fire stop

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E10 – Eaves (Insulation at Ceiling Level)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure the full depth of ceiling insulation, between and
l Inner leaf blockwork over joist ceiling insulation, abuts the eaves insulation.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and eaves
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity insulation should be firmly held against / butted tight
against the fire stop.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and

U–value Range other debris during construction.


l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 and proprietary fire
stop (if used instead of slate / Euroclass A1 rated building
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
board) are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Ensure the gap between the wall plate and eaves ventilator Air Barrier Process Sequence
is completely filled with flexible insulation. The flexible
l Seal the wall plate on a continuous layer of mortar
insulation is to have an R–value of 1.2 m2.K/W or higher.
l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
l The flexible insulation should be tucked down the head of
flexible sealant / plaster mortar
the cavity to enable continuity of the flexible insulation and
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board throughout the
junction. sealant / plaster mortar.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.032 0.033 0.034 0.036 0.038
Temperature Factor (f) 0.933 0.935 0.936 0.938 0.940

NB Calculations based on a ceiling with 100 mm mineral wool (0.039 W/m.K) between joists and 250 mm mineral wool (0.039 W/m.K) above joists.

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Membrane
Proprietary
eaves ventilation

Roof tiles on battens Ceiling insulation between and over

Ceiling lining

Vapour control layer


Insulating expanding foam
and / or flexible sealant

Either use proprietary insulated fire stop,


slate or Euroclass A1 rated building board
to close the cavity

Inner leaf blockwork

Proprietary eaves Wall lining


ventilation

Wall tie with retaining clip

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Outer leaf brickwork

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E11 – Eaves (Insulation at Rafter Level)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure the full depth of ceiling insulation, between and
l Inner leaf blockwork over joist ceiling insulation, abuts the eaves insulation.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and eaves
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity insulation should be firmly held against / butted tight
against the fire stop.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and

U–value Range other debris during construction.


l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Bed the wall plate on a continuous layer of mortar.
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
l Ensure the gap between the wall plate and eaves ventilator
flexible sealant / plaster mortar.
is completely filled with flexible insulation. The flexible
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
insulation is to have an R–value of 1.2 m2.K/W or higher.
sealant / plaster mortar.
l The flexible insulation should be tucked down the head of
the cavity to enable continuity of the flexible insulation and
Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board throughout the
junction.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.030 0.032 0.033 0.036 0.038
Temperature Factor (f) 0.964 0.965 0.965 0.964 0.965

NB Calculations based on 150 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K107 between rafters and 62.5 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard beneath rafters.

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Proprietary eaves ventilator

Membrane

Roof tiles

Kingspan Kooltherm® K107


Pitched Roof Board

Kingspan Kooltherm® K118


Insulated plasterboard

Insulating expanding foam


and / or flexible sealant

Flexible roof insulation

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Either use proprietary insulated fire stop, slate


or Euroclass A1 rated building board to close
the cavity

Inner leaf blockwork


Proprietary eaves ventilation
Wall lining

Wall tie with retaining clip

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106


Cavity Board

Outer leaf brickwork

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E12 – Gable (Insulation at Ceiling Level)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
l Inner leaf blockwork other debris during construction.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

l Outer leaf brickwork l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
proprietary fire stop (if used instead of slate / Euroclass
U–value Range A1 rated building board) are taped with a 50 mm (min.)
overlap. This may require two or more strips of Wraptite
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
tape.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is to be
installed a minimum of 200 mm above the top surface of
Thermal Performance Process Sequence the ceiling insulation.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of block work. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Pack flexible insulation between the last truss / joist and l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
gable wall. flexible sealant / plaster mortar.
l Ensure the ceiling insulation over the truss / joist tightly l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
abuts the flexible insulation packed between the last truss sealant / plaster mortar.
/ joists.
l Ensure the ceiling insulation between and over the truss /
joists extends to the inner edge of the wall.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.035 0.040 0.044 0.089 0.158
Temperature Factor (f) 0.926 0.923 0.909 0.892 0.867

NB Calculations based on a ceiling with 100 mm mineral wool (0.039 W/m.K) between joists and 250 mm mineral wool (0.039 W/m.K) above joists.

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Weep holes

Cavity tray DPC

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Insulation

Either use proprietary insulated fire stop,


slate or Euroclass A1 rated building board
to close the cavity
200 mm (min.)

Ceiling insulation between and over

Insulating expanding foam


and / or flexible sealant

Inner leaf blockwork Vapour control layer

Wall tie with retaining clip Ceiling lining

Wall lining
Outer leaf brickwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106


Cavity Board

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E13 – Gable (Insulation at Rafter Level)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Inner leaf blockwork held against / butted tight against the fire stop and taped.

l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity proprietary fire stop (if used instead of slate / Euroclass
A1 rated building board) are taped with a 50 mm (min.)
l Outer leaf brickwork
overlap. This may require two or more strips of Wraptite
tape.
U–value Range
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
other debris during construction.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require
Thermal Performance Process Sequence two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Ensure the gap between the wall plate and eaves ventilator l Bed the wall plate on a continuous layer of mortar.
is completely filled with flexible insulation. The flexible l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
insulation is to have an R–value of 1.2 m².K/W or higher. flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
l The flexible insulation should be tucked down the head l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
of the cavity to enable continuity of this and Kingspan sealant / plaster mortar.
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board throughout the junction.
l Ensure the full depth of ceiling insulation, between and
over joist ceiling insulation, abuts the eaves insulation.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.052 0.057 0.062 0.079 0.089
Temperature Factor (f) 0.923 0.919 0.917 0.917 0.925
NB Calculations based on 150 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K107 between rafters and 62.5 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K118 Insulated Plasterboard beneath rafters.

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Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required Roof tiles
Timber battens
Either use proprietary insulated fire stop,
slate or Euroclass A1 rated building board Kingspan Kooltherm® K107
to close the cavity Pitched Roof Board

Insulation Timber rafter

Ceiling lining

Insulating expanding foam Kingspan Kooltherm® K118


Soffit board and / or flexible sealant Insulated Plasterboard

Inner leaf blockwork

Wall lining

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106


Cavity Board

Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

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E14 – Flat Roof

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27 or Kingspan
l Inner leaf blockwork Thermataper ® TT46 / TT47 warm deck roof insulation
extends to the edge of the roof.
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints

U–value Range are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block) l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
proprietary fire stop (if used instead of slate / Euroclass
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
A1 rated building board) are taped with a 50 mm (min.)
overlap. This may require two or more strips of Wraptite
Thermal Performance Process Sequence tape.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is taken l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
up level with the top of the wall firmly held against / butted flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
tight against the fire stop and taped.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Pack flexible insulation between the last joist / gable sealant / plaster mortar.
ladder. Fully fill the void and ensure the insulation is in
contact with the roof deck and cavity closer.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) Kingspan Thermaroof TR27 ®
0.051 0.052 0.053 0.056 0.057
Temperature Factor (f) 0.956 0.960 0.955 0.957 0.958
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) Kingspan Thermaroof TR26 ®
0.050 0.051 0.052 0.055 0.057
Temperature Factor (f) 0.960 0.959 0.959 0.958 0.960
NB Calculations based on 160 mm Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR27 / TR26 for the flat roof.
If Kingspan Thermataper® TT47 / TT46 is used, a minimum thickness of 160 mm would need to be accommodated at the edge of the roof. This would allow the above Psi values to be used
(TR27 for TT47 and TR26 for TT46).

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Waterproofing

Proprietary metal flashing Insulation Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27


or Kingspan Thermataper ® TT46 / TT47

Vapour control layer

18 mm WBP plyboard

Ceiling lining
Flat roof joist
Insulating expanding foam
and / or flexible sealant

Either use proprietary insulated fire stop,


Soffit board slate or Euroclass A1 rated building board
to close the cavity

Inner leaf blockwork

Wall lining

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required Kingspan Kooltherm® K106
Cavity Board

Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

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E15 – Flat Roof with Parapet

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure there is a distance of at least 300 mm (min.)
l Inner leaf blockwork between the top of Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 /
TR27 upstand insulation and the bottom of Kingspan
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27 roof insulation or Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
Thermataper® TT46 / TT47.
l Outer leaf brickwork
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
U–value Range
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block) two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
Thermal Performance Process Sequence held against / butted lightly against fire stop.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. proprietary fire stop (if used instead of slate / Euroclass
l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27 A1 rated building board) are taped with a 50 mm (min.)
upstand insulation around the parapet. overlap. This may require two or more strips of Wraptite
l Ensure Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27 roof or
tape.
upstand Insulation tightly abuts the inner face of the
parapet blockwork. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
sealant / plaster mortar.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) Kingspan Thermaroof TR27 ®
0.062 0.071 0.078 0.127 0.198
Temperature Factor (f) 0.951 0.943 0.940 0.918 0.895
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) Kingspan Thermaroof TR26 ®
0.063 0.071 0.079 0.126 0.197
Temperature Factor (f) 0.950 0.946 0.943 0.922 0.898
NB Calculations based on 160 mm Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR27 / TR26 for the flat roof.
If Kingspan Thermataper® TT47 / TT46 is used, a minimum thickness of 160 mm would need to be accommodated at the edge of the roof. This would allow the above Psi values to be used
(TR27 for TT47 and TR26 for TT46).
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Weep holes
Coping
Cavity tray DPC

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Either use proprietary insulated fire stop, Waterproofing


slate or Euroclass A1 rated building board
to close the cavity
150 mm

Proprietary metal flashing


Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27 or
Kingspan Thermataper ® TT46 / TT47

Kingspan Thermaroof ® TR26 / TR27


Vapour control layer
upstand insulation (25 mm min.)
300 mm (min.)

18 mm WBP plyboard roof deck

Ceiling lining Flat roof joist

Insulating expanding foam


and / or flexible sealant

Wall lining

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106


Cavity Board

Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip


Inner leaf blockwork

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E16 – Corner (Normal)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure the exposed edges of Kingspan Kooltherm® K106
l Inner leaf blockwork Cavity Board are taped, again ensuring a 50 mm (min.)
overlap. This may require two or more strips of tape to
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
cover the edges.
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Outer leaf brickwork
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

U–value Range l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints should be
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
staggered at the building corners.
sealant / plaster mortar.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.033 0.036 0.038 0.044 0.047
Temperature Factor (f) 0.930 0.940 0.940 0.940 0.950

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Wall lining

Outer leaf brickwork

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


50 mm (min.) overlap

Wall tie with retaining clip

Board joint

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

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E17 – Corner (Inverted)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l Inner leaf blockwork are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Outer leaf brickwork

U–value Range Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block)
flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
sealant / plaster mortar.
Thermal Performance Process Sequence
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints should be
staggered at the building corners.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be
firmly held against the inner leaf of blockwork.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) –0.059 –0.061 –0.063 –0.068 –0.070
Temperature Factor (f) 0.980 0.979 0.979 0.978 0.977

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Board joint

50 mm (min.) overlap
Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Outer leaf brickwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Wall tie with retaining clip

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E18 – Party Wall between Dwellings (Filled Cavity)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l Inner leaf blockwork are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Outer leaf brickwork l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
insulated fire stop material is continuous across the
U–value Range abutment zone.

l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block) l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
butted against the insulated fire stop.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
sealant.
proprietary insulated fire stop are taped ensuring a 50 mm
(min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips of
Wraptite tape.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.022 0.021 0.021 0.021 0.021
Temperature Factor (f) 0.954 0.953 0.953 0.953 0.955
NB ψ–value applies for each dwelling.
Ensure cavity wall qualifies for U=0.
Cavity must have effective sealing to the top, bottom and vertical edge to prevent air movement.
Cavity must be fully filled.
Calculations based on mineral wool (0.044 W/m.K) to fully fill the party wall cavity.

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Outer leaf
brickwork

50 mm overlap

Inner leaf blockwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

Kingspan Kooltherm®
K106 Cavity Board

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required
Wall lining

Proprietary insulated fire / acoustic stop


with integral or separate DPC Blockwork

Full fill cavity wall insulation


to separating wall

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E18 – Party Wall between Dwellings (Unfilled Cavity)

General Construction Specification


l Wall lining l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
l Inner leaf blockwork are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
l 100 mm overall cavity width with 90 mm Kingspan l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and 10 mm cavity held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Outer leaf brickwork l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
insulated fire stop material is continuous across the
U–value Range abutment zone.

l 0.16 W/m2.K (0.11, 0.15 & 0.19 W/m.K block) l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l 0.17 W/m2.K (0.51 & 1.13 W/m.K block)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Seal the gap between the wall and ceiling linings with
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
flexible sealant or plaster mortar.
butted against the insulated fire stop.
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
sealant.
proprietary insulated fire stop are taped ensuring a 50 mm
(min.) overlap. This may require two or more strips of
Wraptite tape.

Detail

Internal Blockwork Conductivity (W/m.K)


Description 0.11 0.15 0.19 0.51 1.13
Linear Thermal Transmittance Ψ (W/m.K) 0.025 0.024 0.023 0.023 0.023
Temperature Factor (f) 0.953 0.954 0.951 0.954 0.955
NB ψ–value applies for each dwelling.
Ensure cavity wall qualifies for U=2.
Cavity must have effective sealing to the top, bottom and vertical edge to prevent air movement.

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Outer leaf
brickwork

50 mm overlap

Inner leaf blockwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

Kingspan Kooltherm®
K106 Cavity Board

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required
Wall lining

Proprietary insulated fire / acoustic stop


with integral or separate DPC Blockwork

Unfilled cavity wall insulation


to separating wall

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E2 – Lintel (Checked Reveal)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be in l Seal the joint between the window frame and the internal
contact with the lintel. linings.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board and
®
l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
cavity tray / proprietary insulated lintel are lightly butted air barrier and the window / door frame.
and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
two or more strips of Wraptite tape. sealant.
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards.
l Ensure window / door frame fully overlaps into cavity.
External brickwork should then overlap the face of the
frame by 15mm to create a check reveal.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.

Detail

Wall tie with retaining clip


Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork


Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Outer leaf blockwork

Cavity tray DPC

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
Proprietary insulated lintel
overlap required

Weep holes

Flexible sealant
Flexible sealant

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E3 – Sill (Checked Reveal)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer should be installed to l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
close the cavity. air barrier and the window / door frame.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board is in
®
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
contact with the full length of Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity sealant.
Closer. If required, fill any gaps with insulating expanding l Seal the junction between the internal lining and the
foam. window sill board (if used).
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. l Seal the junction between the window sill board and the
l Ensure window / door frame fully overlaps into cavity. window frame member.
External brickwork should then overlap the face of the
frame by 15mm to create a check reveal.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer are lightly butted and
taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two
or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Detail

Flexible sealant

Flexible sealant

Wraptite tape, 50 mm Kingspan Kooltherm®


overlap required Cavity Closer

If required, fill gap with


insulating expanding foam

Wall tie with retaining clip


Wall lining

Brick outer leaf Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

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E4 – Jamb (Checked Reveal)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer should be installed to l At the vertical edges of openings and at vertical unreturned
close the cavity. or unbounded edges (for example at movement joints and
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board is in
® up the sloping verge of gable walls), additional wall ties
contact with the full length of Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity should be used at a rate of one tie per 300 mm height or
Closer. If required, fill any gaps with insulating expanding equivalent, placed not more than 225 mm from the edge.
foam. l Alternatively, an additional wall tie included within
l Ensure there are no gaps between the insulation boards. 225 mm of the opening / vertical edge on each board
course (450 mm) level could be used to satisfy the
l Ensure window / door frame fully overlaps into cavity.
structural requirements of the wall. As the boards are
External brickwork should then overlap the face of the
450 mm in height, having ties at 300 mm centres will
frame by 15mm to create a check reveal..
penetrate the board which may introduce an unacceptable
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
risk of water penetration, therefore place additional ties on
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. each board course to compensate.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction. Air Barrier Process Sequence
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and l Apply flexible sealant to all interfaces between the internal
Kingspan Kooltherm® Cavity Closer are lightly butted and air barrier and the window / door frame.
taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require two
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
or more strips of Wraptite tape.
sealant.
l Seal the junction between the internal lining and the
window / door frame members.
Detail

Wall lining Kingspan Kooltherm® If required, fill gap with


K106 Cavity Board Inner leaf blockwork insulating expanding foam

Kingspan Kooltherm®
Cavity Closer

Flexible sealant

225 mm max

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required

Extra ties at jambs


Wall tie with Outer leaf brickwork
of all openings
retaining clip

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E5 – Solid Ground Floor (Cavity Tray)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Kooltherm K103 ®
l Apply flexible sealant between the wall lining and floor
Floorboard vertically around the perimeter of the floor. lining.
Install the upstand insulation so that it is flush with the l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and floor
floor screed. Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard or screed / finish.
vertical perimeter insulation must tightly abut the inner leaf
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
of blockwork.
sealant.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
l Typically the DPM / Radon / Gas membrane will form the
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
cavity tray detail.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board
insulation is installed at least 150 mm below the top
surface of Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard
perimeter insulation.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

Detail

Wall lining

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


Inner leaf blockwork

Brick outer leaf Flexible sealant


Wall tie with retaining clip
Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant

Damp proof course


Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
Floorboard perimeter strip
Floor finish
Weep holes at specified centres
75 mm screed

Vapour control layer /


separation layer
DPM / Radon / Gas cavity tray membrane** Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
Floorboard

100 mm concrete slab

DPM / Radon / Gas membrane

25 mm sand binding
25 mm (min.) from underside of Kingspan Kooltherm® K106

150 mm (min.) compacted


Cavity Board to start of cavity fill

selected hardcore

Ensure K106 is installed


150 mm / 225 mm below
top surface of perimeter
strip insulation

Ensure cavity tray is at


least 225 mm in vertical
height and laps fully across
each masonry leaf

First row of wall ties to


be at 600 mm centres
horizontally

** Typically the DPM / Radon / Gas membrane will form the cavity tray detail.

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E5 – Timber Floor – Perpendicular

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Install 25 mm (min.) Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 l Apply flexible sealant between the wall lining and floor
Floorboard vertically around the perimeter of the floor. lining.
Install the upstand insulation so that it is flush with the l Apply flexible sealant between the skirting board and floor
floor screed. Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 Floorboard or screed / finish.
vertical perimeter insulation must tightly abut the inner leaf
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
of blockwork.
sealant.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board wall
insulation is installed at least 200 mm below the top of the
floor joist.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

Detail
Wall lining
Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board
Inner leaf blockwork
Flexible sealant
Brick outer leaf Insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant

Wall tie with retaining clip Cavity tray over air brick / vents
Floor finish

Kingspan Kooltherm®
K103 Floorboard
Weep holes above
200 mm

DPC / cavity tray at Kingspan Kooltherm®


specified centres K103 Floorboard
perimeter strip

Damp proof course


Joist hanger Treated timber battens
Weep holes below
DPC / cavity tray at Timber floor joist
specified centres Air brick for
ventilation

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E16 – Corner – Normal (alternative Mitre Joint)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints l Seal the gap between the wall linings with flexible sealant
are staggered at the building corners. or plaster mortar.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board joints
®
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. sealant.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Ensure the exposed edges of Kingspan Kooltherm® K106
Cavity Board are taped, ensuring a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape to
cover the edges.
l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
held against the inner leaf of blockwork.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.

Detail

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Outer leaf brickwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


50 mm (min.) overlap

Wall tie and retaining clip

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required Board joint

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E17 – Corner – Inverted (alternative Mitre Joint)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints l Seal the gap between the wall linings with flexible sealant
are staggered at the building corners. or plaster mortar.
l Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board should be firmly
®
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. sealant.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board joints
®

are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.


This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.

Detail

Board joint
50 mm (min.) overlap

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Wall lining

Inner leaf blockwork

Outer leaf brickwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board

Wall tie and retaining clip

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Flue (Core Drilled, no Separation)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be l Seal the gap between the wall lining and flue with
firmly held against the inner leaf of blockwork. insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board is®
l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
snugly fitted around the pipe / flue. Kingspan Kooltherm® sealant.
K106 Cavity Board may be core drilled to create the
circumference required.
l Once the flue / pipe and sleeving (if required) has been
installed, apply expanding foam and / or flexible sealant
around the perimeter of the flue / pipe, internal and external.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.

Detail

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


Inner leaf blockwork

Wall lining
Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

Cement mortar

Sealed flue / sleeve collar

Flue

Flexible sealant around perimeter Proprietary sleeve


(if required – possibly integral flue)

Insulating expanding foam and / or


sealant around perimeter of penetration

NB This detail may be used where a separation between the flue / air duct and Euroclass B - E rated material is not required, for example plastic flues serving appliances that operate under 100°C .
Always refer to the manufacturer of the heating system and obtain guidance from a competent person (Gas safe, OFTEC, HETAS or equivalent) to determine the requirements.
Manufacturer’s instructions may detail a specific clearance from the flue / air supply duct (s) and Euroclass B - E rated materials, irrespective of flue–gas or duct temperature, therefore see flue
(built in, separation) detail on page 68.

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Flue (Built In, no Separation)

Thermal Performance Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. cavity tray are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board is® may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
snugly fitted around the pipe / flue. Kingspan Kooltherm®
K106 Cavity Board may be core drilled to create the Air Barrier Process Sequence
circumference required. l Seal the gap between the wall lining and flue with
l Once the flue / pipe and sleeving (if required) has been insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant.
installed apply expanding foam and / or flexible sealant l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
around the perimeter of the flue / pipe, internal and external. sealant.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
other debris during construction.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
are lightly butted and taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap.
This may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Detail

Wall tie with retaining clip

Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board


®

Inner leaf blockwork

Wall lining
Outer leaf brickwork

Perpend weep holes Wraptite tape 50 mm overlap required

Cement mortar
Cavity tray DPC

Sealed flue / sleeve collar

Flue

Flexible sealant around perimeter Proprietary sleeve


(if required – possibly integral flue)

Insulating expanding foam


and / or sealant around perimeter
of penetration

NB This detail may be used where a separation between the flue / air duct and Euroclass B - E rated material is not required, for example plastic flues serving appliances that operate under 100°C .
Always refer to the manufacturer of the heating system and obtain guidance from a competent person (Gas safe, OFTEC, HETAS or equivalent) to determine the requirements.
Manufacturer’s instructions may detail a specific clearance from the flue / air supply duct (s) and Euroclass B - E rated materials, irrespective of flue–gas or duct temperature, therefore see flue
(built in, separation) detail on page 66.

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Flue (Built In, Separation )

Thermal Performance Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. other debris during construction.
l Terminate Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board so ®
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board joints
that it is the required separation distance away from the are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require
flue in all four directions. two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board is lightly l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and
butted up to the Euroclass A1 rated insulation layer. cavity tray are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This
l Once the flue / pipe and sleeving (if required) has been may require two or more strips of Wraptite tape.
installed apply expanding fire foam and / or flexible fire
sealant around the perimeter of the flue / pipe, internal and Air Barrier Process Sequence
external. l Seal the gap between the wall lining and flue with
l Ensure Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board and insulating expanding foam and / or flexible sealant.
Euroclass A1 rated insulation infill are lightly butted and l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
taped with self adhesive breather tape. sealant.

Detail

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board


Wall tie with retaining clip

Outer leaf brickwork

Inner leaf blockwork

Wall lining
50 mm (min.)
Dimension varies, check with appliance
manufacturer or competent person

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required

Cavity tray DPC

Weep holes

Euroclass A1 rated insulation infill

Flue Insulating expanding foam and / or


sealant around perimeter of penetration

Sealed flue / sleeve collar

Proprietary sleeve
(if required – possibly integral flue)

Wraptite tape, 50 mm overlap required


Mortar

NB This detail illustrates when separation from the flue / air duct and Euroclass B - E rated material is required.
The appliance manufacturer’s instructions must be sought, which may detail a specific clearance from the flue / air supply duct (s) and Euroclass B - E rated materials, irrespective of flue–gas or
duct temperature.
The dimension of Euroclass A1 rated insulation around flue pipes / terminal can vary, for example, all flues serving oil fired boilers require a 300 mm minimum area around the flue pipe / terminal
free from Euroclass B - E rated material.

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Wall Tie

Thermal Performance Process Sequence Air Barrier Process Sequence


l Kingspan Kooltherm® K106 Cavity Board should be firmly l Seal the gap between the wall linings with flexible sealant
held against the inner leaf of blockwork. or plaster mortar.
l The cavity and wall ties should be kept clean of mortar and l Seal all penetrations through the air barrier using a flexible
other debris during construction. sealant.
l Ensure all Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board joints
®

are taped with a 50 mm (min.) overlap. This may require


two or more strips of Wraptite tape.

Detail

Outer leaf brickwork

Wall tie with retaining clip

Wraptite tape, 50 mm
overlap required

Inner leaf blockwork

Kingspan Kooltherm® K106


Cavity Board

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Contact Details

Customer Service Technical Advice / Design


For quotations, order placement and details of despatches please Kingspan Insulation supports all of its products with a
contact the Kingspan Insulation Customer Service Department on comprehensive Technical Advisory Service for specifiers, stockists
the numbers below: and contractors.
Tel: 01544 388 601 This includes a computer–aided service designed to give fast,
email: customerservice@kingspaninsulation.co.uk accurate technical advice. Simply phone the Kingspan Insulation
Technical Service Department with your project specification.
Calculations can be carried out to provide U–values, condensation
Literature & Samples / dew point risk, required insulation thicknesses etc… Thereafter
Kingspan Insulation produces a comprehensive range of technical any number of permutations can be provided to help you achieve
literature for specifiers, contractors, stockists and end users. your desired targets.
The literature contains clear ‘user friendly’ advice on typical
The Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department can also
design; design considerations; thermal properties; sitework
give general application advice and advice on design detailing and
and product data.
fixing etc... Site surveys are also undertaken as appropriate.
Kingspan Insulation technical literature is an essential specification Please contact the Kingspan Insulation Technical Service
tool. For copies please contact the Kingspan Insulation Marketing Department on the numbers below:
Department, or visit the Kingspan Insulation website, using the
Tel: 01544 387 382
details below:
email: technical@kingspaninsulation.co.uk
Tel: 01544 387 384
email: literature@kingspaninsulation.co.uk
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/literature General Enquiries
For all other enquiries contact Kingspan Insulation on the
numbers below:
Tapered Roofing
Tel: 01544 388 601
For technical guidance, quotations, order placement and
email: info@kingspaninsulation.co.uk
details of despatches please contact the Kingspan Insulation
Tapered Roofing Department on the numbers below:
The information contained in this brochure is believed to be correct at the date of
Tel: 01544 387 383 publication. Kingspan Insulation Limited (“Kingspan Insulation”) reserves the right to
alter or amend the product specifications without notice due to continuous improvement
email: tapered@kingspaninsulation.co.uk commitments. There may also be relevant changes between publications with regard to
legislation, or other developments affecting the accuracy of the information contained
in this brochure. Product thicknesses shown in this document should not be taken as
being available ex-stock and reference should be made to the current Kingspan Insulation
price-list or advice sought from Kingspan Insulation’s Customer Service Department.
The information, technical details and fixing instructions etc. included in this literature are
given in good faith and apply to uses described. Kingspan Insulation does not accept
responsibility for issues arising from using products in applications different from those
described within this brochure or failure to correctly follow the information or instructions
as described within this brochure. Recommendations for use should be verified with a
suitable expert or professional for suitability and compliance with actual requirements,
specifications and any applicable laws and regulations. For other applications or
conditions of use, Kingspan Insulation offers a technical advisory service (see above for
contact details), the advice of which should be sought for uses of Kingspan Insulation
products that are not specifically described herein. Please check that your copy of this
literature is current by contacting the Kingspan Insulation Marketing Department.

To check that you have the latest version of this brochure please
visit www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/downloads.
To access pre-existing product information or information relating
to previously sold/discontinued products please email
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