Insulation Seventh Issue | 08/2022

Great Britain

K1Floorboard
30

 Premium performance rigid

thermoset phenolic insulation
- thermal conductivity of
0.019 W/mK
 Can reduce the cost of
related items - soil removal,
service connections
 UnaQectedbyairinTltrat
 Resistant to the passage of
water vapour
 Easy to handle and install
 Idealfornewbuildand
refurbishment
 Non-deleterious material
 Manufacturedwithablowi
agent that has zero ODP and
low GWP

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Typical constructions and U-values

Assumptions ForbuildingswithlargegroundUoorareasprimarily ( non-

domesticproperties),completeinsulationofthegroundUoor
TheU-valuesinthetablesthat have
follow
beencalculatedmay be unnecessary. Insulating the perimeter may provide
using the method detailed in BS EN ISO 13370: 2017 (Thermal adequate thermal performance (Figure 2). For further advice
performanceofbuildings.Heattransferviatheground. on the width of the perimeter insulation please consult
Calculation methods), and using the conventions set out in Kingspan Insulation’s Technical Service Department
BR 443 (Conventions for U-value calculations). They are valid (see rear cover).
fortheconstructionsshowninthedetailsimmediatelyabove
eachtable. Calculationsinthetablesthatfollowassumecomplete
insulationoftheUoorarea,pleaseconsultKingspan
Unlikeroofs,wallsandintermediateUoors,U-value Insulation’s Technical Service Department (see rear cover)
calculationsforgroundUoorscannotbecalculated forwith
calculations with perimeter strip insulation only.
referencetotheconstructiondetailalone.Heatlossfrom
groundUoorsdependsupontheratiooftheexposedUoor Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
Perimeter
in 1.2 metre perimeter strip
insulation
perimetertothetotalUoorarea,thethicknessofany upstand Screed
Floor slab
basementwallandthedepthofanybasement.

FloordimensionsshouldbemeasuredbetweentheTnished Minimum of
150mmfora
internalsurfacesoftheexternalwalls.Non-usableconcrete heated Uoor
spacesuchasductsandstairwellsshouldbeincludedwhen
determiningtheareaoftheUoor.Unheatedspacesoutside
oftheinsulatedfabric,suchasattachedgaragesorporches,
shouldbeexcludedwhendeterminingtheareaoftheUoor,
butthelengthofthewallbetweentheheatedbuildingand
theunheatedspaceshouldbeincludedwhendetermining Figure 2: Perimeter strip masonry floor insulation
the perimeter. The Uoor dimensions of semi-detached,NB The Tgures quoted are for guidance only. A detailed Uivalue calculation should be
terracedorotherjoinedpremises/dwellingscanbetaken completed for each project.
either as those of the premises / dwelling itself or those of NB For the purposes of these calculations, using the method as detailed in
thewholebuilding.Whereextensionstoexistingbuildings BSENISOthe
7, :10273 are
soilhasbeenassumedtobesandorgravel,thewall
insulation is assumed to overlap the Uoor insulation by minimum 150 / 2 *5 mm for
underconsideration,theUoordimensionsshouldbetaken aconcrete asUoorand02mmforatimberUoor,andthestandardofworkmanship
thoseoftheextension. has been assumed good, and therefore the correction factor for air gaps has been
ignored.
IftheP/Aratioliesbetweentwoofthenumbersshownin NB IfyourconstructionisdiQerentfromthosespeciTed,and/ortogaina
thetablesthatfollow,forasafeestimate,pleaseuse the
comprehensive U-value calculation for your project, please consult the Kingspan
Insulation Technical Service Department for assistance (see rear cover).
P/Aratioshownthatisthenexthighesti.e.for75.use
0 .6 0

ForbuildingswithrelativelysmallgroundUoorareas U-value table key

primarily
( domesticproperties),ifthegroundUoorisleft
uninsulated,thethermalperformancewillbepoor. Furtherinformationontheapplicablenotionalandarea
To enhance the thermal performance, complete insulation weightedaveragelimitingU-valuesisavailableinthe
ofthegroundUoorshouldbeadoptedFigures ( . 1 & )7 relevant geographical documentation:

 Approved Documents L to the Building Regulations for

Perimeter Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
insulation
England;
upstand Floor slab Screed
 Approved Documents L to the Building Regulations for
Wales;
Minimum of
051mmfora  TechnicalHandbooksSection6totheBuildingStandards
concrete Uoor
for Scotland;
 TechnicalBookletsF1&F2totheBuildingRegulationsfor
Northern Ireland; and
 Technical Guidance Document L (Dwellings) and Technical
Guidance Document L (Buildings other than Dwellings) to
Figure 1: Complete masonry floor insulation theBuildingRegulationsfortheRepublicofIreland.

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Typical constructions and U-values

Beam and dense* block ground floors Suspended timber ground floors
InsulationbelowtheUoorscreed Insulationbetweenjoists
Floorscreed** Kingspan Kooltherm®K106orK108 Kingspan Kingspan Kooltherm®
Kooltherm® K103 K106orK108
Kingspan
Kooltherm® K103 Perimeter insulation
upstand 52mmx52mmtimber
support battens

Top surface of
beamandblock
Uoorgrouted

Beam
18 mm tongue
Separation layer andgroovedchipboard
(see ‘Sitework’)
100 mm deep dense
blockinTll*
Insulation overlap min. Insulation overlap min.
Dampproofmembrane 50mmwideUoorjoists
501mmfrombottomofwall 02mmfrombottomofwall
at 400 mm centres
insulation to top of insulation upstand insulation to top of insulation upstand

Figure 3 Figure 4

U-values (W/m2K) for various thicknesses of U-values (W/m2K) for various thicknesses of
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 and floor perimeter / area ratios Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 and floor perimeter / area ratios

Insulant Perimeter / area (m-1) Insulant Perimeter / area (m-1)

thickness thickness
(mm) 0.2 0.3 0.4 5. 0 6. 0 0.7 (mm) 0.2 0.3 0.4 5. 0 6. 0 0.7

52 0.29 0.33 6 3. 0 0.38 0.39 0.41 52 0.33 0.39 0.43 0.42 0.48 05. 0
40 0.24 6 2. 0 0.28 0.29 0.30 0.31 40 0.29 0.33 6 3. 0 0.38 0.39 0.40
05 0.21 0.23 0.24 5 2. 0 6 2. 0 6 2. 0 05 6 2. 0 0.30 0.32 0.34 5 3. 0 6 3. 0
06 0.19 0.21 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.23 06 0.24 0.27 0.29 0.30 0.31 0.32
70 0.17 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 70 0.22 5 2. 0 0.27 0.28 0.29 0.29
57 61 .0 0.18 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.20 57 0.22 0.24 6 2. 0 0.27 0.27 0.28
80 61 .0 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.18 0.19 80 0.21 0.23 5 2. 0 6 2. 0 6 2. 0 0.27
90 51 .0 61 .0 61 .0 0.17 0.17 0.17 90 0.20 0.22 0.23 0.24 0.24 5 2. 0
100 0.13 0.14 51 .0 51 .0 51 .0 61 .0 100 0.19 0.20 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.23
120 0.12 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 120 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.20
130 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.13 130 61 .0 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19 0.19
140 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 140 51 .0 61 .0 0.17 0.17 0.18 0.18
05 1 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.11 05 1 51 .0 61 .0 61 .0 0.17 0.17 0.17
80 + 80 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 80 + 80 0.14 51 .0 51 .0 61 .0 61 .0 61 .0
8*0+9 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 8*0+9 0.13 0.14 51 .0 51 .0 51 .0 61 .0
* Calculationsassumedenseblock inTll
λ-value (1.13
of W/mK) 05+1*7 0.13 0.14 0.14 51 .0 51 .0 51 .0
* Where multiple layers of insulation of diQerent thicknesses are used,
* the thickest
Where multiple layers of insulation of diQerent thicknesses are used, the thickes
layer should be installed as the outermost layer in the construction. layer should be installed as the outermost layer in.
* For the purposes of these U-value calculations the Uoor screed was entered
* at
Suspended timbergroundUoorjoistsaretypically02 mmdeepand,therefore,
65 mm and the concrete slab at 150 mm. U-values have been calculated with a maximum insulation thickness of 175 mm,
NB RefertolocaldistributororKingspanInsulationpricelistforcurrentstockand accommodate 25 x 25 mm timber support battens.
in order to
non-stock sizes. NB RefertolocaldistributororKingspanInsulationpricelistforcurrentstockand
non-stock sizes.

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Typical constructions and U-values

Solid concrete ground based floors

InsulationbelowtheUoorslab InsulationbelowtheUoorscreed
Floorscreed** Kingspan Kooltherm®K106orK108 Floorscreed** Kingspan Kooltherm®K106orK108

Kingspan Kingspan
Kooltherm® K103 Perimeter insulation Kooltherm® K103 Perimeter insulation
upstand upstand

Concreteslab** Concreteslab**

Hardcore Hardcore

Separation layer Separation layer

(see ‘Sitework’) (see ‘Sitework’)

Dampproofmembrane Dampproofmembrane
Insulation overlap min. Insulation overlap min.
150mmfrombottomofwallinsulation 150mmfrombottomofwallinsulation
to top of insulation upstand to top of insulation upstand

Figure 5 Figure 6

U-values (W/m2K) for various thicknesses of U-values (W/m2K) for various thicknesses of
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 and floor perimeter / area ratios Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 and floor perimeter / area ratios

Insulant Perimeter / area (m-1) Insulant Perimeter / area (m-1)

thickness thickness
(mm) 0.2 0.3 0.4 5. 0 6. 0 0.7 (mm) 0.2 0.3 0.4 5. 0 6. 0 0.7

52 6 2. 0 0.31 0.34 0.37 0.39 0.40 52 6 2. 0 0.31 0.34 0.37 0.39 0.40
40 0.21 5 2. 0 0.27 0.28 0.30 0.30 40 0.21 5 2. 0 0.27 0.28 0.30 0.31
05 0.19 0.22 0.23 5 2. 0 6 2. 0 6 2. 0 05 0.19 0.22 0.23 5 2. 0 6 2. 0 6 2. 0
06 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.23 06 0.17 0.19 0.21 0.22 0.23 0.23
70 61 .0 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 70 61 .0 0.17 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21
57 51 .0 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.20 57 51 .0 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.19 0.20
80 0.14 61 .0 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19 80 0.14 61 .0 0.17 0.18 0.18 0.19
90 0.13 51 .0 61 .0 61 .0 0.17 0.17 90 0.13 51 .0 61 .0 61 .0 0.17 0.17
100 0.12 0.14 0.14 51 .0 51 .0 61 .0 100 0.12 0.14 0.14 51 .0 51 .0 61 .0
120 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13 120 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.13
130 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 130 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12
140 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 140 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12
05 1 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11 05 1 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.11
80 + 80 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 80 + 80 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10
8*0+9 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 8*0+9 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10
05+1*7 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10 05+1*7 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.10 0.10
* Where multiple layers of insulation of diQerent thicknesses are used,
* Where
the thickest
multiple layers of insulation of diQerent thicknesses are used, the thickes
layer should be installed as the outermost layer in the construction. layer should be installed as the outermost layer in the construction.
* For the purposes of these U-value calculations the Uoor screed was entered
* For the atpurposes of these U-value calculations the Uoor screed was entered at
65 mm and the concrete slab at 150 mm. 65 mm and the concrete slab at 150 mm.
NB Refer to local distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current
NB Refer
stock
to local
and distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current stock and
non-stock sizes. non-stock sizes.

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Design considerations

Heat loss and linear thermal bridging Kingspan

Kooltherm® K103
18 mm tongue and
groovedchipboard

Basic principles
Linearthermalbridgingdescribestheheatlossesthatoccur
atjunctionsbetweenelements,whichisadditionaltothe
lossesoccurringthroughroofs,wallsandUoors.Thisheat
Minimumloss
of
ψ) value.
isrepresentedbythejunctionls psiThe
( lower the 200 mm for a
timber Uoor
ψ-value,thebettertheperformanceofajunctiondetail.The
ψ-valuesandlengthsoflinearthermalbridgesareaccounted
forinwholebuildingenergyandcarbondioxideemissions 25mmx25mmtimber 50mmwidetimber
calculations. supportbattens Uoorjoists

Inatypicalwall-to-groundUoorjunctiontheheatwill Uow
Figure 7: Complete timber floor insulation
throughtheeasiestpath,forexampleinamasonrycavity
wallthelinearthermalbridgeisprimarilytheinner  Inleaf
orderof tominimisecoldbridgingattheedgeofthe
masonryandinatimberframewallthelinearthermalbridge Uoor,thedistancebetweenthetopsurfaceoftheUoor
isprimarilythesoleplateandtheconstructionbelow it.
insulation orperimeterinsulationupstand,andthebott
Theselinearthermalbridgescanbereducedbyincreasing ofthewallinsulationmustbeaminimumof150mm
the distance that the heat has to travel. (seeFigures1&2)foraconcreteUoorand20mmfora
suspendedtimberUoor(seeFigureThe 9). furtherdown
Approveddetails,suchastheAcceptableConstruction
thewallinsulationextendspasttheUoorinsulation,the
DetailsRepublic
( of Ireland) can uplift performance to
betterthethermalperformanceofthejunctionbetween
provide a clear starting point towards achieving compliance,
thewallandtheUoor.
but can be limited in scope and applicability. Where
applicable,theprinciplesinthesedetailsarealso   Perimeter upstand insulation helps to reduce heat losses
considered
goodpracticeforrefurbishment.Existingbuildingjunction fromthejunctionbetweentheUoorandexternalwalls.
lossesarenottypicallyaccountedforinwholebuilding Theheat
upstand insulation helps to increase the distance
loss calculations and only the risks of surface condensation that the heat has to travel in order to escape through
and mould growth are considered. the junction, which therefore helps to reduce heat loss.
Omitting this, or using a poorer performing insulation,
The greatest opportunity for mitigating the impact of
can increase these losses.
linearthermalbridgescancomefromfollowingaccurately
‘modelled’ details that take into account the following design   Using better thermally performing `lightweightl aggregate
considerations. blockworkfortheinnerleafofcavitywallsinadjacencyto
thejunctionwiththeUoorcanassistwithloweringheat
Reducinglinearthermalbridging losses from the junction.
DetailingatjunctionstominimisetheeQectsofthermal An internal lining of insulation on the warm side of the
 
bridgingandtheassociatedriskofcondensationormould construction can help to reduce the heat losses through
growth is important and there are some simple design thejunction.Theinternalliningcouldbeawallliningfor
considerationsthatcanbeadoptedtohelpmitigate the
the risks
whole wall area, such as Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
and to reduce heat losses. Insulated Plasterboard, or could be localised insulation
ForretroTtorrefurbishmentofexistingbuildingsusing
  behindtheplasterboardtohelpreduceajunctionlslosse
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103, achieving continuity of and
( losses from any timber soleplate).
insulationisthebestapproachtolimitinglosses   through
Oneofthebestapproachestominimisingcoldbridgingis
thewall/Uoorjunctions.IfcontinuitybetweenUoorto anduseexternalwallinsulation,makingthewholewalland
wallinsulationlayerscannotbeachieved,overlapany of junctionswarm,withsuitablewallinsulationatthe
insulation layers and use of lower conductivity materials junctionwiththegroundUoorextendingpastthelevelof
representsagoodpracticeapproach.However,where theUoorinsulationbelowgroundlevel.
neitheroptionispossible,theriskofsurfacecondensation
at the coldest points will require particular consideration Forfurtheradviceondetailstoreducelinearthermalbridgin
in determining an appropriate approach. Details and please consult Kingspan Insulation’s Technical Service
designsshouldbeconsideredinthecontextofthe Department (see rear cover).
property, its construction, characteristics, condition and
ventilation provisions.

Fornewbuildapplications,careisalsorequiredtoensure
 
continuationofinsulationwhereverpossiblebetweenthe
wallandUoorforbestthermalperformance.Wherethis
isnotpossible,theinsulationshouldbeoverlappedand
ideally, lower conductivity material introduced between.

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 Design considerations

Environmental impact & responsible Building Information Modelling (BIM)

sourcing KingspanInsulationlsBIMobjectscanbedownloadedin
Revit and in IFC formats. For more information please visit
Environmental Product Declaration www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/bim.
AnEnvironmentalProductDeclarationEPD) ( ,certiTed
byBREGlobaltotheBREEnvironmentalProTles3102 Specification clause
Product Category Rules for Type III environmental product Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 shouldbedescribedin
declarationofconstructionproductstoEN21+:0854 speciTcations as:i
A1,3has
1:0 2 beencreatedforKingspanKooltherm® K103
producedatKingspanInsulationlsPembridge,Herefordshire TheUoorinsulationshall Kingspan
be Kooltherm® K103 ____
manufacturing facility. mmthick:comprisingapremiumperformanceTbre-free
rigidthermosetphenolicinsulationcorefacedonbothsides
Responsiblesourcing withaglasstissuebasedfacing.Theproductshallhavea
thermalconductivityof9W/10. mK.Theproductshallbe
Kingspan Kooltherm K103 produced
®
manufactured:withablowingagentthathaszeroOzone
atKingspanInsulationlsPembridge,
DepletionPotentialODP) ( andlowGlobalWarmingPotential
Herefordshiremanufacturingfacility
GWP)
( ;underamanagementsystemcertiTedtoISO: 109
iscertiTedtoBES1Framework
06 (
,5ISO
102 ;ISO
51:024 81:and
0 2 54 ISO;by
8 1:0 2 5
StandardfortheResponsibleSourcingof
Kingspan Insulation Limited; and installed in accordance with
Construction Products) ‘Very Good’.
theinstructionsissuedbythem.
NB The above information is correct at the time of writing. Please conTrm at the point
of need by visiting the Kingspan Insulation website see ( rear cover for details), from
which a copy of Kingspan Insulationls BES 6 0 1 certiTcate can be obtained. Design standards
Sustainability & responsibility Considerationshouldbegiventotherecommendationsof
BSCode
2: 0 ( 1 8 ofpracticeforprotectionofbuildings
Kingspan Insulation has a long-term commitment to againstwaterfromtheground),BSCode 1 9: ( 5 2 8 of
sustainability and responsibility: as a manufacturer practice for design and installation of damp proof courses in
and supplier of insulation products; as an employer; as masonry construction), and the information given in Building
asubstantiallandholder;andasakeymemberofitsResearchEstablishmentDigest014Floor ( Screeds).
neighbouring communities.
Compressive loads
Areportcoveringthesustainabilityandresponsibilityof
KingspanInsulationLtdlsBritishoperationsatitsUn-reinforced
Pembridge, Uoorscreedscanbeusedinconjunction
with Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 in most applications. The
HerefordshireandSelby,NorthYorkshiremanufacturing
facilities is available at compressive strength of Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 oQers
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/ considerableadvantagesoversomeotherUoorinsulants.
sustainabilityandresponsibility. Providing a minimum compressive strength of 120 kPa at 10%
compressionallowsgreaterUoorloadstobeconsideredand
Product classifications therefore additional scope in the use of Kingspan Kooltherm®
K103.However,whereUoorloadsaretobeexcessive,
Uniclass UK considerationshouldbegiventothe Kingspan
useof
GreenGuard® which has greater compressive strength.
Pr_25_71_63_59PhenolicFoamBoards
For further information please contact the Kingspan
Pr_80_7_7
7 6_62PhenolicFoamInsulation
Insulation Technical Service Department (see rear cover).
CAWS
Substrate
E2,0M12 092andM1Standard
063 ( 2 andIntermediate)
E20 30, M10 40 and M13 40 (Minor Works) Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 is not recommended for use in
directcontactwithsubsoilandmustbeusedoveraDPM.
the NBS
Detailsalsoavailable atSource.
Lightning protection
Building designers should give consideration to the
requirementsofBSEN1Protection
( :0 2 5 3 6 against
lightning).

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Design considerations

Underfloor heating systems

The constructions shown in the Typical constructions and
U-valuessectioncanbereadilyconvertedtoaccommodate
underUoorheatingsystems. Heating pipework

ForasolidconcreteUoor,thepositionoftheinsulation
isimportantineitherexposingthethermalmassofthe
concreteUoortotheheatprovidedbythesystem,or
isolating the thermal mass from it.

For a 24 hour heating cycle, allowing the heat from the

underUoorheatingsystemtopenetratetheconcreteslab
will provide a more even heating regime over a 24 hour
period (Figure 8).

Figure 10: Intermittent heating applications - beam and block floor

Heating pipework

UnderUoorheatingsystemscanalsobeaccommodated
insuspendedtimberUoors.Thisarrangementhaslow
thermal mass and so is more suited to intermittent heating
applications (Figure 11).

Heating pipework

Sand/cementTlling

Figure 8: 24 Hour heating application - below the floor slab

For intermittent heating applications, where a fast response

timeisrequired,itisbeneTcialtohavelessthermalmass
availabletotakeupheatfromthesystemandsoplacing
theinsulationlayerbelowthescreedbutabovethe 18 concrete
mm plywood
slabFigure
( )or
9 beamandblockUoorFigure ( )is
01 the Separation layer of
best solution. polythene sheet (not less than
125micron/50gauge) Supportbattens

Figure 11: Intermittent heating applications - suspended timber

floor

Heating pipework

Figure 9: Intermittent heating applications - below the floor

screed

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Sitework

Installation below a floor slab Installation below a floor screed

 Thesiteshouldbepreparedandfoundations,where
appropriate,builttodampproofcourseDPC) ( level.
 Athinsandblindingmaybeusedtoachieveacontinuous
level surface, free from projections, over rolled hardcore.
 Thedampproofmembraneminimum ( 03micron0/21
gaugepolythene)shouldbelaidwithjointswelllapped
and folded, to prevent the passage of ground water, over
well compacted hardcore, prior to laying the insulation
boards.
 Themembraneshouldbebroughtupthesurrounding
foundationwallsuntilitissuRcientlyabovetheheightof
the wall DPC so that it will connect with or form the DPC.
 Theinsulationboardsshouldalwaysbeloose-laidbreak-
bonded,withjointslightlybutted.
 If two layers of insulation are required, they should
behorizontallyoQsetrelativetoeachothersothat,asfar
aspossible,theboardjointsinthetwoadjacentlayersdo
not coincide with each other (see Figure 12).
First insulation layer
 Concreteslabsshouldbeallowedtodryoutfullypriorto
theinstallationoftheinsulationboardsaverage ( 1dayper
mmofslabthickness).
 Thesurfaceoftheslabshouldbesmooth,Uatandfree
fromprojections.BeamandblockUoorsshouldbelevel
andgrouted.Roughcastslabsshouldbelevelledusing
athinsandblindingtoensureboardsarecontinuously
supported.
 Thedampproofmembraneminimum ( 03micron0/21
gaugepolythene)shouldbelaidwithjointswelllapped
and folded, to prevent the passage of ground water, over
theconcreteUoorslab,orbeamandblockUoorpriorto
layingtheinsulationboards.
 Themembraneshouldbebroughtupthesurrounding
foundationwallsuntilitissuRcientlyabovetheheightof
the wall DPC so that it will connect with or form the DPC.
 Theinsulationboardsshouldalwaysbeloose-laidbreak-
bonded,withjointslightlybutted.
 If two layers of insulation are required, they should
behorizontallyoQsetrelativetoeachothersothat,asfar
aspossible,theboardjointsinthetwoadjacentlayersdo
not coincide with each other (see Figure 12).

 Astripoftheinsulationboardminimum
( 52mmthick)
shouldbeplacedverticallyaroundtheperimeterofthe
Uoorslabinordertopreventcoldbridging.Thetopof
thestripofinsulationboardshouldbelevelwiththetop
oftheUoorscreedandthebottomshouldbelevelwith
thebottomofthehorizontalUoorinsulation,andclosely
butteduptoit.
 Insulationboardsshouldbeoverlaidwithapolythene
sheetnot ( lessthan52micron
1 /05gauge),toprevent
thewetscreedpenetratingthejointsbetweentheboards
Second insulation layer, if required, oQset relative to Trst
and to act as a vapour control layer. Ensure the polythene
Figure 12: Offsetting of multiple insulation layers sheethas05mm 1 overlaps,tapedatthejoints,andis
turned up 100 mm at the walls.
 Astripoftheinsulationboardminimum ( 52mmthick)
 Use sand and cement screed laid to a minimum thickness
shouldbeplacedverticallyaroundtheperimeterofthe
of56mmfordomesticconstructionand57mm
Uoorslabinordertopreventcoldbridging.Thetopof
elsewhere.
thestripofinsulationboardshouldbelevelwiththetop
oftheUoorscreedandthebottomshouldbelevelwith
thebottomofthehorizontalUoorinsulation,andbe
closelybutteduptoit.

 Insulationboardsshouldbeoverlaidwithapolythene
sheetnot ( lessthan52micron
1 /05gauge),toprevent
thewetconcretepenetratingthejointsbetweenthe
boards,andtoactasavapourcontrollayer.Ensurethe
polythenesheethas05mm 1 overlaps,tapedatthejoints,
and is turned up 100 mm at the walls.

 Thesubsequentinstallationoftheconcreteslaband
screedorotherUooringmaterialiscarriedoutina
mannersimilartothatforanun-insulatedUoor.The
concreteslabandscreedshouldbeallowedtodryout
priortotheinstallationoftheUoorTnish.

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Sitework

Installation in a suspended timber floor InstallationfrombelowtheUoorjoists

InstallationfromabovetheUoorjoists  FloorboardsshouldbeTxedoverjoistspriortoTtting
Kingspan Kooltherm®K130frombelow.
 The installation of Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 in
suspendedUoorconstructionsshouldbecarried TheinsulationboardsshouldbecuttoTtsnuglybetween
 out
beforecommencementofUoorboarding. theUoorjoists.Measurethedistancebetweenthejoists
priortocuttingtheboardsasspacingscanvary.
 InordertoensureinsulationboardsareUushwiththe
topsurfaceofthejoists,theyshouldbesupported  Push
on thecutinsulationboardsbetweenthejoistssothey
minimum52mmx52mmtreatedsoftwoodtimber areUushwiththeundersideoftheUoorboards.
battens,proprietarygalvanisedsteelsaddleclips, or layersofinsulationarerequired,theyshouldbe
 Iftwo
galvanised nails partially driven into the side of the joists. horizontallyoQsetrelativetoeachothersothat,asfaras
 Battens/nailsshouldbeplacedatanappropriatepossible,
height theboardjointsinthetwoadjacentlayersdo
not coincide with each other.
tosuitthethicknessofboardbeingTtted,andnails
should remain 40 mm proud of the joist.  Allboardjointsshouldbetightlybutted.
 TheinsulationboardsshouldbecuttoTtsnuglybetween
 EnsurethatinsulationboardsareTttedtightlybetween
theUoorjoistsandTttedsothattheyaresupported by
joists, andanygapsareTlledwithexpandingurethane
thebattens/saddleclipsornails.Measurethedistance
sealant.
betweenthejoistspriortocuttingtheboardsasspacings
can vary.  Side-nail52mmx52mmtimberbattenstothejoistsor
partially drive galvanised nails into the side of the joists in
 Iftwolayersofinsulationarerequired,theyshouldthe
be appropriatepositiontoholdtheboardsinplace.
horizontallyoQsetrelativetoeachothersothat,asfaras
 Anynarrow
possible,theboardjointsinthetwoadjacentlayers do gapsbetweenajoistandperimeterwall
not coincide with each other. shouldbeinsulatedbyspeciallycutpiecesofboard
whichinturnshouldbesupportedonblocksnailedtothe
 Allboardjointsshouldbetightlybutted. undersideofthejoists.Gapslessthan52mmwideshould
beTlledwithexpandingurethanesealant.
 EnsurethatinsulationboardsareTttedtightlybetween
joists,andanygapsareTlledwithexpandingurethane
sealant.

 Anynarrowgapsbetweenajoistandperimeterwall
shouldbeinsulatedbyspeciallycutpiecesofboard
whichinturnshouldbesupportedonblocksnailedtothe
undersideofthejoists.Gapslessthan52mmwideshould
beTlledwithexpandingurethanesealant.

 Kingspan Kooltherm®K130isnotsuitableforinstallation
directlyovertimberjoists.

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Sitework

Wheeled / foot traffic Packaging and storage

 Ensureboardsareprotectedduringinstallation The polyethylene packaging of Kingspan Insulation
from
wheeled/foottraRcbyusingscaQoldplanksorother products,whichisrecyclable,shouldnotbeconsidered
protective measures. adequate for outdoor protection.

 Ideally,boardsshouldbestoredinsideabuilding.
Underfloor heating systems If,however,outsidestoragecannotbeavoided,then
theboardsshouldbestackedclearofthegroundand
 PleaserefertotheinstructionsofthespeciTcunderUoor
heating system manufacturer. covered with an opaque polythene sheet or weatherproof
tarpaulin.Boardsthathavebeenallowedtogetwet
General shouldnotbeused.

Cutting Healthandsafety
 CuttingshouldbecarriedouteitherbyusingaTne  Kingspan Insulation products are chemically inert and
toothedsaw,orbyscoringwithasharpknife,snapping safe to use.
theboardoverastraightedgeandthencuttingthe
 A Safety Information Data Sheet for this product is
facing on the other side.
availablefromtheKingspanInsulationwebsite
 Ensure accurate trimming to achieve close-buttingwww.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/safety.
joints
and continuity of insulation. Warning - do not stand on or otherwise support your weight on this product unless it is
fully supported by a load bearing surface.
Daily working practice
 At the completion of each day’s work, or whenever work is
interruptedforextendedperiodsoftime,boardedgesand
jointsshouldbeprotectedfrominclementweather.

Availability
 Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 is available through specialist
insulation distributors and selected buildersl merchants
throughout the UK.

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Product details

The facings Compressive strength

Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 produced at Kingspan Insulation’s The compressive strength of Kingspan Kooltherm® K103
Pembridge,Herefordshiremanufacturingfacilityisfaced typicallyexceeds02kPa1 at%01compression,whentested
onbothsideswithaglasstissuebasedfacing,autohesively toBSEN3(1Thermal
:0 26 8 insulatingproductsforbuilding
bondedtotheinsulationcoreduringmanufacture. applications. Determination of compression behaviour).

The core Water vapour resistivity

The core of Kingspan Kooltherm K103 is a premium
®
Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 produced at Kingspan Insulation’s
performance Tbre-free rigid thermoset Pembridge, Herefordshire manufacturing facility typically
phenolic insulant manufactured with achieves a resistivity greater than 370 MNs/gm, when tested
ablowingagentthathaszeroOzone inaccordancewithBSEN3(1Thermal : 0 2 68 insulating
DepletionPotentialODP) ( andlowGlobal productsforbuildingapplications.Determinationofwater
Warming Potential (GWP). vapour transmission properties).

Standards & approvals Durability

Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 is manufactured to the highest If correctly installed, Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 can have
standards under a management system certiTed toanindeTnitelife.Itsdurabilitydependsonthesupporting
ISOQuality
5 1 (: 0 2 9 ManagementSystem) ,ISO51:024 structure and the conditions of its use.
Environmental
( ManagementSystem),ISO81:02 54
Occupational
( HealthandSafetyManagementSystem)
andISO8Energy 1 : (0 2 5 ManagementSystem).

The use of Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 (in thicknesses of

520-mm)
1 ,producedatKingspanInsulationlsPembridge,
HerefordshiremanufacturingfacilityiscoveredbyBBA
CertiTcate. 9 2 5/6 1

16/5299

Standard dimensions
Kingspan Kooltherm®K130isavailableinthefollowing
standard size(s):

Nominal dimension Availability

Length (m) 2.4
Width (m) 1.2
Refertolocaldistributoror
Insulant thickness (mm) Kingspan Insulation price list for
current stock and non-stock sizes.

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Product Details

Resistance to solvents, fungi & rodents Thermal properties

The insulation core is resistant to short-term contact with
The λ-valuesandR-valuesdetailedbelowarequotedin
petrol and with most dilute acids, alkalis and mineral oils.
accordance with BSEN21+:0A2
6 3 1 6 1:0 2
However,itisrecommendedthatanyspillsbecleaned
(Thermalinsulationproductsforbuildings.Factorymade
oQfullybeforetheboardsareinstalled.Ensurethatsafe
phenolicfoamPF)( products.SpeciTcation).
methodsofcleaningareused,asrecommendedbythe
suppliers of the spilt liquid. The insulation core is not resistant
Thermal conductivity
tosomesolvent-basedadhesivesystems,particularlythose
containing methyl ethyl ketone. Adhesives containing such Theboardsachieveathermalconductivity λivalue)of(
solventsshouldnotbeusedinassociationwiththis 0.019 product.
W/mK.
Damagedboardsorboardsthathavebeenincontactwith
harshsolventsoracidsshouldnotbeused. Thermal resistance
The insulation core and facings used in the manufacture Thermal resistance (R-value) varies with thickness and is
of Kingspan Kooltherm® K103 resistattackbymouldand calculatedbydividingthethicknessoftheboardexpressed (
microbialgrowth,anddonotprovideanyfoodvaluetoinmetres)byitsthermalconductivity.Theresultingnumber
vermin. isroundeddowntothenearest2K/W). m
5 0 .(

Fire performance Insulant thickness

(mm)
Thermal resistance
(m2K/W)
Kingspan Kooltherm®K130achievesEuropeanClassiTcation 52 1.30
Euroclass)
( C-s2d0
, whenclassiTedtoEN8Fire
1 : (0 2 - 1 0 5 3 40 2.10
classiTcationofconstructionproductsandbuildingelements.
05 06. 2
ClassiTcationusingdatafromreactiontoTretests).
06 51 .3
Pleaseseethetablebelowforfuthertestinformation, 70 56. 3
conditions and Teld of application. 57 3.90
EUI-21-SF-000074 80 4.20
Test report number
EUI-21-SBI-000074 90 4.70
Classification report 100 5 2.
EUI-21-000074-Revision 1
number 120 0 3. 6
130 08 . 6
Product thickness (mm) 05-12
140 53. 7
Validwithanysubstrate,except 05 1 58. 7
plasterboards,ofatleastA2s1
- d0
,
Substrate NB Refer to local distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current stock and
classandatleast.5kg/
2 6 m3
non-stock sizes.
density
Vertical and horizontal joints and
Joints / edges
any edge type

DetailsontheTreperformanceofKingspanInsulation
productsmaybeobtainedfromtheKingspanInsulation
Technical Service Department (see rear cover).

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AboutKingspanInsulation

Company details Services

Kingspan Insulation Ltd is part of the Kingspan Group plc., WeareproudtooQeroneofthemostadvancedsupport
one of Europe’s leading construction product manufacturers. services in the construction industry, designed to give fast
TheKingspanGroupwasformedinthelate06s 91 andis and accurate advice no matter what your role is.
apubliclyquotedgroupofcompaniesheadquarteredVisit in ourwebsitetoaccessthefollowingservices-
Kingscourt, County Cavan, Ireland. www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk.

Kingspan Insulation Ltd is a market leading manufacturer of  U-value calculations - free, quick and easy U-value
premium and high performance rigid insulation products and calculations with our U-value Calculator.
insulated systems for building fabric and building services
 Helpandadviceonyourprojects,includingstockists,how
applications.
to guides, regulatory guidance and e-learning.
Products & solutions  Building Information Modelling (BIM) - download BIM
objectsforourproducts.
Optimum, premium and high performance rigid insulation
products for building fabric applications, including  roofs,
TaperedrooTngservice-KingspanInsulationlstapered
wallsandUoors. rooTngsystemscomewithasupportingdesignservice
toensurethemostcost-eQectivesolutionforaroofis
 Kingspan OPTIM-R - optimum performance vacuum
®
identiTed.
insulation panel (VIP) systems.
 CPDs-KingspanInsulationoQeranumberoffreeCPD
 Kingspan Kooltherm® - premium performance phenolic
seminarsforarchitectsandspeciTerscoveringawide
insulation.
rangeofindustrytopics.CPDscanbebookedorarange
 Kingspan Therma™ - high performance PIR insulation. of online learning courses can be found online.

 K-Roc® - rock mineral Tbre insulation. Planet Passionate

 Kingspan GreenGuard® - extruded polystyrene insulation
(XPS).
 Kingspan TEK® - structural insulated panels (SIPs).
 Cavity closers - PVC-U extrusions with an insulation core.
 Membranes-forpitchedroofsandwalls.
PlanetPassionateisouryear 0-1 groupwideglobal
sustainabilitystrategyaimstoimpactonthreebigglobal
issues: climate change, circularity and protection of our
natural world.
ThePlanetPassionatestrategyismadeupof21ambitious
targets, addressing the impact of Kingspanls business
operations and manufacturing on the four key areas of
energy,carbon,circularityandwater,withcommitments
by03to
2 include:
 energy:powering%06ofallKingspanoperationsdirectly
fromrenewableenergywithaminimumof%0of 2 this
energy generated on manufacturing sites;
 carbon:achievingnetzerocarbonmanufacturingand
a%05reductioninproductCO
2
intensity from primary
supply partners;
 circularity:upcyclingof1billionPETbottlesperannum
into insulation products plus zero company waste to
landTllacrossallsites;and
 water: harvesting 100 million litres of Kingspan’s water
usage from rainwater.

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Contact details

Kingspan Insulation Ltd

Pembridge|Leominster
Herefordshire|HR6LA
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For individual department contact details please visit
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products please email literature@kingspaninsulation.co.uk.

Theinformationcontainedinthisbrochureisbelievedtobecorrectatthedateofpublication.Kingspan
InsulationLimitednKingspan
( Insulationo)reservestherighttoalteroramendtheproductspeciTcations
withoutnoticeduetocontinuousimprovementcommitments.Theremayalsoberelevantchanges
betweenpublicationswithregardtolegislation,orotherdevelopmentsaQectingtheaccuracyofthe
informationcontainedinthisbrochure.Productthicknessesshowninthisdocumentshouldnotbetaken
asbeingavailableex-stockandreferenceshouldbemadetothecurrentKingspanInsulationprice-list
or advice sought from Kingspan Insulation’s Customer Service Department. The information, technical
detailsandTxinginstructionsetc.includedinthisliteraturearegiveningoodfaithandapplytouses
described.KingspanInsulationdoesnotacceptresponsibilityforissuesarisingfromusingproducts
inapplicationsdiQerentfromthosedescribedwithinthisbrochureorfailuretocorrectlyfollowthe
informationorinstructionsasdescribedwithinthisbrochure.Recommendationsforuseshouldbe
veriTedwithasuitableexpertorprofessionalforsuitabilityandcompliancewithactualrequirements,
speciTcationsandanyapplicablelawsandregulations.Forotherapplicationsorconditionsofuse,
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herein.PleasecheckthatyourcopyofthisliteratureiscurrentbycontactingtheKingspanInsulation
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® Kingspan, K-Roc, Kingspan GreenGuard, Kooltherm, OPTIM-R, TEK and the Lion Device are Registered
Trademarks of the Kingspan Group plc in the UK, Ireland and other countries. All rights reserved.
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