What is Kooltherm?
Kingspan Kooltherm is a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core, and a thermal conductivity of 0.018 – 0.023 W/mK, and is one of the most thermally efficient insulation products commonly used in the market. Kooltherm is not affected by air infiltration and is resistant to moisture and water vapours.
What type of insulation is Kooltherm?
phenolic insulation
Kooltherm insulation is an advanced phenolic insulation with low thermal conductivities and used in an extensive range of new and existing building applications.
What thickness does kingspan come in?
Thicknesses and Availability: The folllowing thicknesses are manufactured to order: 105mm, 110mm, 115mm, 130mm and 165mm; these may carry minimum order levels.
What is kingspan Kooltherm made of?
The product is made from phenolic foam, which is one substance that can be used as the core of an insulating panel.
Is kingspan Kooltherm fire resistant?
Assemblies featuring Kingspan thermoset insulation products (including Kingspan Kooltherm®, Kingspan Therma®, Kingspan TEK® and Kingspan Kooltherm Cavity Closer) perform very well in fire resistance tests and can outperform equivalent constructions featuring non-combustible synthetic mineral fibre insulation.
Is kingspan Kooltherm flammable?
Kingspan thermoset insulation products (such as Kingspan QuadCore®, Kingspan Kooltherm® and Kingspan Therma®) are ‘combustible’. This classification is arrived at based on testing of small product samples through the Euroclass System.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Kingspan?
Yes there is. You can use Celotex, Quinntherm, Ecotherm etc. All will give the same results. If you are looking for something greener and cheaper with the same results, well it does not exist.
How long does Kingspan last?
Every Kingspan product has an ‘aged lamda value’, which means that the figure we give you is the insulation board’s lowest lamda value. The performance of our products is guaranteed, and we can assure that when installed correctly, our products will last the lifetime of the building.
Is Celotex the same as Kingspan?
Celotex and Kingspan are the names of manufacturers that offer very similar insulation products. The individual products will of course vary, both in terms of how they can be used and the size of each.