Thermal laminate suits hard-to-treat walls
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Spacetherm F
Spacetherm F lining boards can achieve similar thermal performance to traditional plasterboard laminates at a fraction of the thickness, according to A Proctor Group.
Spacetherm F comprises Spacetherm insulation blanket laminated to Fermacell, for use in applications where low u-values are required but space is limited.
This is to allow designers greater flexibility and higher performance for refurbishment projects.
The strength and fire-resistance properties of Fermacell and the thermal insulation properties of Spacetherm combine to give a versatile insulated lining board.
Spacetherm F is approved by Ofgem as an Energy Saving Measure and is funded in certain applications by A Proctor partner, British Gas.
Spacetherm F is suitable for thermally upgrading hard-to-treat homes.
As Spacetherm F is internally applied, it allows social housing providers to upgrade properties quickly, causing minimum disruption to tenants and reducing the loss of internal space.
In February 2007, the A Proctor Group, in conjunction with Angus Council, undertook a trial project to investigate the use of Spacetherm F to increase the thermal performance of existing housing stock.
By using 30mm (total overall thickness) Spacetherm F, the average u-value for the walls was reduced from 0.628W/m2K to 0.35W/m2K.
A Proctor Group said that the benefits of Spacetherm F include zero ODP, (ozone depletion potential), GWP (Global Warming Potential) of less than five and a 50-year accelerated ageing test that shows no loss in thermal performance.
Fermacell has a lifetime of the building durability statement and is manufactured using 100 per cent recycled materials.
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