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News Release from: Kingspan Insulation | Subject: Kooltherm K12
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 March 2008
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Kooltherm K12
High performance of Kingspan Insulation's Kooltherm K12 Framing Board has been further enhanced by passing a strict fire test, when tested to BS 476 Part 21.
The test is designed to assess the length of time building materials can maintain integrity and resistance under fire conditions Kooltherm K12 provided just such performance for over 50 minutes, approaching double the minimum time span
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 26 Feb 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Kingspan expands throughout Europe
Kingspan, manufacturers of highly acclaimed range of insulation products, has announced further expansion throughout Europe.
Kooltherm K12 is a rigid phenolic insulation designed for new build or refurbishment in timber and steel framing systems, and is manufactured to the highest standards under a quality control system approved to BS EN ISO 9001: 2000.
Its conformity with BS 476: Part 21 proves it to be one of the market's best performers across key areas.
K12's smoke obscuration level is classed as 'negligible', achieving the best possible rating of less than 5% smoke obscuration when tested to BS5111: Part 1.
Kooltherm K12 offers excellent insulation performance, with thermal conductivity as low as 0.021 W/m*K.
Kooltherm is unaffected by air movement and resistant to the passage of water vapour, significantly increasing useful lifespan.
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