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CI/SfB 2- Rj7 - Eighth Issue October 2009 SPECIFICATION MANUAL Low Energy - Low Carbon Buildings

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CI/SfB2- Rj7 -

Eighth Issue October 2009

SPECIFICATION MANUAL

Low Energy -Low Carbon Buildings

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Contents

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Introduction

Structural Insulated Panel Technology 3The Kingspan TEK® Building System 4Advantages of the Kingspan TEK® Building System 5

Case Studies 6 – 9

DesignDesign Flexibility 10Applications 10Recommended Constructions 10 – 11Ventilation 12 – 14Technical Support 14

Code for Sustainable Homes 15

SpaceHabitable Roof Space 16Floor Space 17

Environmental SustainabilityGlobal Issues 18Local Issues 18Environmental Sustainability & the Kingspan TEK® Building System 19

Energy EfficiencyGeneral 20Limited Cold Bridging 21Air-tightness 21Roof U-values 23

Service Integration 22

Internal Linings 23

Cladding Options 24-25

Building ProcessSupply and Erect 26Registered Contractors 26Jointing Kingspan TEK® Building System Panels 26Lifting Panels 26Delivery of the Kingspan TEK® Building System 26Storage of Components 26Alterations to the Kingspan TEK® Building System 26Water Ingress During Construction 27Internal Dry-lining 27Fixing Items to Kingspan TEK® Building System Walls 27Services Installation 27

Financial AdvantagesEnergy Savings 28Capital Cost Savings 28Landfill Savings 28Labour Savings 28Opens Doors Faster 28

Kingspan TEK® Building System Panel DataProduct Description 29Product Data 29 – 30Thermal Properties 30The Purchasing Process 30

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Introduction

Structural Insulated Panel TechnologyTimber, worldwide, is traditionally the most widely usedbuilding material. It is easy to handle, natural and bringsflexibility to design.

Today, many buildings are built with a traditional timber framestructure and this trend is growing as Building Regulations /Standards strive for better thermal performance and theconstruction industry increasingly moves towards the off-siteconstruction of buildings.

Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) technology is the nextgeneration of timber based construction methods.

In the UK and Ireland, demand for off-site constructionmethods such as SIPs is growing rapidly. This is being drivenby factors such as, the availability of on-site skills being at anall time low and the need for organisations such as localauthorities and housing associations to innovate when seekingEgan compliance. The introduction of SIPs technology, throughsystems such as the Kingspan TEK® Building System is playinga major role in meeting this demand.

The Code for Sustainable Homes together with the revisedBuilding Regulations / Standards, which came into effect in2006 in England and Wales and the Republic of Ireland and2007 in Scotland are demanding much higher levels of energyefficiency. This is challenging many traditional constructionsystems and, in some instances, forcing people to look atalternative ways of meeting the requirements moreeconomically. Unparalleled energy efficiency combined withhigh build-speed and the low site wastage make theKingspan TEK® Building System a very cost effective way ofachieving compliance with the building fabric measures of theCode for Sustainable Homes and of exceeding the thermalrequirement of the Building Regulations / Standards.

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The Kingspan TEK® Building System is recognised by themajor building warranty providers such as Building Life Plans,Homebond, HAPM, NHBC and Zurich Municipal. It also holdsBBA, IAB, BM Trada and Zulassung Certification.

The complete System is delivered to site ready for erection byfully qualified Kingspan TEK® construction teams. In additionto this, in the UK and Ireland there are a large number ofregistered Kingspan TEK® Building System contractors whowill quickly and efficiently erect the System. Details ofregistered contractors can be downloaded from the websiteor obtained from the Kingspan TEK® Marketing Department(see rear cover).

BBABRITISHBOARD OFAGRÉMENT

CERTIFICATE 02/S029

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Introduction

The Kingspan TEK® Building SystemThe Kingspan TEK® Building System comprises SIP panelsconnected with a unique jointing system for walls, roofs andintermediate floors using I-beams or open web joists.Design and structural calculation services are also an integralpart of the System.

Kingspan TEK® Building System panels consist of a highperformance rigid urethane insulation core, with zero OzoneDepletion Potential (ODP), sandwiched between two layers ofOriented Strand Board type 3 (OSB/3). Duringmanufacture, the insulation core of Kingspan TEK®

Building System panels is autohesively bonded tothe OSB/3 facings. This process provides a morereliable and superior adhesion than the traditionalsecondary bonding process.

Kingspan TEK® Building System panels are a structuralcomposite. This composite assembly provides stiffness,strength and predictable responses to applied loads.

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CERTIFICATE No. 02/0158

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Innovative� More controllable indoor environment than traditional

construction methods such as masonry due to thesuperior air-tightness of the System.

� Incorporates a room in roof, so it is an excellent solution toPlanning Policy Statement Note 3 (PPS3) in England andSection 5 in the Planning and Development Act in theRepublic of Ireland.

� First SIPs building system in the UK and Ireland to receiveBBA and IAB certification.

� Building Homes Innovation Awards – Runner-up 2001.

� Plan Expo Best Innovation Category – Winner 2001.

� Plan Expo Best Sustainable Product Category – HighlyCommended 2001.

� BBA Innovation Award winner 2002.

� Design for Manufacturer (60K Competition) – Winner2006.

� Used on the UK’s first house to achieve Code forSustainable Homes – Level 6 (BRE Innovation Centre2007).

Advantages of the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystemEnvironmental Sustainability at its Core� Highly energy efficient.

� U-value range between 0.10 W/m2.K and 0.23 W/m2.K.

� Air-tight construction – as low as 0.08 air changes perhour at normal air pressures or 0.91 air changes per hourat 50 Pa (approximately 1 m3/hour/m2 at 50 Pa).

� Low site wastage as schemes are designed, cut andpalletised in the factory meaning no excess buildingmaterials are delivered to site.

� All the components for a typical Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem scheme e.g. panels and ancillaries, come from onesource, therefore there are fewer deliveries compared tomore traditional construction methods where componentscan often be sourced from and delivered by a number ofdifferent distributors or manufacturers. The overall result isless transport, which reduces the project’s impact on theenvironment.

� PEFC Certificated - Chain of Custody.

� Green Guide A+ or A rating depending oncladding.

� Manufactured with a blowing agent that haszero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and lowGWP (Global Warming Potential).

Egan Compliant� Panelised system enables a fast track building process,

which helps to reduce construction time considerably.

� Follow on trades can start work sooner as the KingspanTEK® Building System, when wrapped with a non-tentingbreather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®) offers aweather-tight shell helping the contractor complete theproject faster.

� For the contractor and developer, faster completion ofprojects can result in earlier cash recovery, improvedcashflow and can increase capacity through the ability toachieve more project completions in a year.

� Much easier to predict project completion times as theSystem is relatively simple to erect and requires no wettrades or brick layers.

� As a result of reduced time on-site, and as only trainedand approved contractors will erect the Kingspan TEK®

Building System, the likelihood of accidents on-site arereduced.

� Defects are vastly reduced due to the factory controlledmanufacture, precise engineering and design of thesystem.

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Multiple Residential – Private & Social

Private Residential – Cleveland

Private Residential – Nettlesworth

Private Residential – Waterloo Mills, Silsden

Private and Social – Beswick, Manchester

Private Residential – Bay Horse Court, Skipton

The Kingspan TEK® Building System has been widely used across the UK and Ireland bymajor developers, house builders and housing associations to construct multipleresidential dwellings.

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Private and Social – Broadlands HA, Norfolk

Private and Social – Reema, Petersfield

Private Residential – North East

To these clients the System offers a range of unique advantages, including: speed ofconstruction; predictable completion dates; less on-site labour and the provision of aweather-tight shell.

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Education & Healthcare

Education – Southwark, London (night view)

Education – Berkeley School, Gloucestershire

Education – Peckham, London

Healthcare – St. Catherine’s Hospice, Scarborough

Education – William Penn Nursery, Berkshire

Public Sector buildings are increasingly required to meet a standard of constructionabove and beyond those set out in the Building Regulations. By demanding low U-valuesand low long term running costs the Public Sector seeks to ensure that the buildingsthey commission offer not only the best value for money, but also deliver industry bestpractice in respect of environmental and socio-economic responsibility.

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Private Residential

Kings House, Oxford (night view)

Kingspan Lighthouse, Watford

Durham

Middle Barton, Oxfordshire

Battle, East Sussex

Clane, County Kildare

The Kingspan TEK® Building System has long proved popular with those self-builders whodemand the best possible construction techniques for their new home. By offering asuper insulated structure, with very low fuel bills, additional room space and a quickand predictable build programme the Kingspan TEK® Building System meets theirexacting standards and is recognised by a range of industry bodies.

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ApplicationsThe Kingspan TEK® Building System can be used to createbuildings up to 4 storeys. The panels are lightweight comparedto brick and block, at a maximum of 25 kg/m2, therefore theyare ideal for use, where heavy constructions are not possible.

As with all construction methods, including traditional masonry,a long lasting external weather proofing is also a necessarypart of the Kingspan TEK® Building System.

NB The System is not recommended for cellars or basementconstructions.

If a building guarantee is required e.g. 10 year warranty fromBuilding Life Plans, Homebond, NHBC, Zurich Municipal, thenguidance should be sought from the organisation offering theguarantee. Typically, a third party independent certificate wouldbe required e.g. BBA or IAB certificate.

Design FlexibilityThe Kingspan TEK® Building System leaves ample scope forindividual design. The panels are pre-cut in the manufacturingplant according to individual construction plans. The completeSystem is delivered to site ready for erection by the fullyqualified construction team.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System can be used to create thewalls (loadbearing and non-loadbearing), roofs and floors of acomplete building. Alternatively, roof and wall elements of itcan be used individually with other non-Kingspan TEK®

Building System components. For example the Kingspan TEK®

Building System can be used as a roofing system inconjunction with masonry or timber frame walls.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System can be erected on anyflooring system, however the foundations must have specifictolerances as per guidance available from the KingspanTEK® Technical Services Department (see rear cover).

Design

Recommended ConstructionsInternal / Partition WallsInternal / partition walls are supplied as kiln dried timber studcomponents.

Where cabled services are required, it is recommended thatthey be fixed into a timber or steel stud wall. However, wherecabled services need to be fixed to an internal wall that isconstructed from Kingspan TEK® Building System wall panelsthere are two options (see Figures 8-10 on page 22):

� single layer of minimum 15 mm plasterboard on minimum10 mm deep by 38 mm wide vertical timber battens; or

� double layer of minimum 12.5 mm plasterboard – the layerclosest to the Kingspan TEK® Building System wall panelshould be chased out to create a cavity for services. Thesecond layer should be 12.5 mm plasterboard.

Where cabled services do not need to be fixed to theKingspan TEK® Building System wall panel, a single layer of15 mm sound resisting plasterboard can be fixed direct tothe wall panel.

NB Requirements for minimum thickness and number of layers ofplasterboard will vary depending on fire rating required.

External Walls

Internal CladdingAll Kingspan TEK® Building System wall panels should be linedinternally with vapour check plasterboard. Please consult withthe Kingspan TEK® Technical Services Department (see rearcover) for definitive guidance on your construction.

Where services need to be fixed on an external Kingspan TEK®

Building System wall, there are two options for creating aservice cavity (see Figures 8-10 on page 22):

� single layer of 12.5 mm plasterboard on min. 10 mm deepby 38 mm wide vertical timber battens; or

� double layer of 12.5 mm plasterboard – the layer closest tothe Kingspan TEK® Building System wall panel should bechased out to create a cavity for services. The secondlayer should be 12.5 mm vapour check plasterboard.*

Where cabled services do not need to be fixed to theKingspan TEK® Building System wall panel, a single layer of12.5 mm vapour check plasterboard* can be fixed directto the wall panel.

External CladdingBefore cladding Kingspan TEK® Building System walls, anon-tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®) isfixed direct to the wall panels. A minimum cavity of 25 mmshould be maintained between the breather membrane andthe wall cladding.

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The following are wall cladding options for the Kingspan TEK®

Building System (see Figures 11–16 pages 23–24):

� outer leaf of brickwork / stone, ensuring a minimum50 mm cavity is maintained between the breathermembrane and the brickwork;

� lightweight render coating carried on calcium silicate boardwhich is supported by min. 25 mm deep by 50 mm widevertical treated timber counter battens;

� feather edge timber boarding on min. 25 mm deep by50 mm wide vertical treated timber counter battens;

� wall tiling mounted on tiling battens which are supportedby min. 25 mm deep by 50 mm wide treated timbercounter battens; and

� proprietary brick slip system supported by min. 25 mmdeep by 50 mm wide vertical treated timber counterbattens;

If other wall cladding options are being considered, contact theKingspan TEK® Technical Services Department.

Separating Walls (Party Walls)Timber FrameRobust Standard Details are available but typically, party wallsare manufactured from kiln dried timber stud components.Both timber frame wall panels that form the separating wallshould be lined internally with (in order of application):

� 19 mm gypsum plank and 12.5 mm vapour checkplasterboard*; or

� 2 x 15 mm sound resisting plasterboard.

RoofsInternal CladdingAll Kingspan TEK® Building System roof panels should be linedinternally with vapour check plasterboard*.

Where services need to be fixed on a Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem roof panel, there are two options for creating a servicecavity:

� single layer of 12.5 mm vapour check plasterboard* onmin. 10 mm deep by 38 mm wide vertical timber battens;or

� double layer of 12.5 mm plasterboard – the layer closest tothe Kingspan TEK® Building System roof panel should bechased out to create a cavity for services. The secondlayer should be 12.5 mm vapour check plasterboard.*

Where services do not need to be fixed to the Kingspan TEK®

Building System roof panel, a single layer of 12.5 mm vapourcheck plasterboard* can be fixed direct to the roof panel.Please consult with the Kingspan TEK® Technical ServicesDepartment (see rear cover) for definitive guidance on yourconstruction.

External CladdingBefore cladding the Kingspan TEK® Building System roofs,a non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®)should be fixed direct to the roof panels.

The cladding options available for Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem roofs are:

� tiles on tiling battens;

� slates on slate battens; or

� profiled metal sheeting onto horizontal battens.**

All roof cladding options should be supported by 38 mm x50 mm vertical treated timber counter battens.

If other cladding options are being considered contact theKingspan TEK® Technical Services Department.

The roof cladding option should be decided upon at the earliestopportunity, as loading design values must be calculated whendesigning your project in the Kingspan TEK® Building System.

*Calculations in accordance with BS 5250: 2002 (Code of practice forcontrol of condensation in buildings) will determine whether there is arequirement for a vapour control layer with the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem. However, it is always good practice to install a vapour controllayer as buildings have a tendency to alter their psychrometricconditions (relative humidity) through change of use.

This can be installed in the conventional manner, using 500 gaugepolythene sheet, or by using vapour check plasterboard.

Free condensation risk calculations for specific projects are availableupon request from the Kingspan TEK® Technical Services Department(see rear cover). These calculations are performed to BS 5250: 2002(Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings).

**The need for battens may be negated with the use of a suitablebreathable underlay.

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Figure 1 MVHR System

the incoming air. This heat recovery can provide a largeproportion of the heat required to keep a building atcomfortable living temperatures.

NB It is the responsibility of the domestic scale mechanical ventilationwith heat recovery systems supplier, for the specific sizing of theequipment and the environmental and improved indoor air qualityadvantages associated with their systems.

The addition of humidity control to the mechanical ventilationsystem can provide an environment in which dust mitescannot thrive. This may be of benefit to some asthmasufferers.

Another possibility is:

Passive Stack Ventilation (PSV) Systems.

Ducts run from ‘wet’ rooms - kitchens, bathrooms etc. - up toroof terminals. Warm moisture-laden air rises up the ducts as aresult the stack effect, requiring no electric fan or powersource. These ducts can have humidity controlled vents i.e.they become activated when humidity levels reach a set point.

Figure 2 Passive Stack Ventilation System

VentilationThe Need for VentilationThe Kingspan TEK® Building System can be considerably moreair-tight than conventional constructions, achieving air leakagerates as low as 0.08 air changes per hour at normal pressures.

It is widely accepted that healthy buildings require a minimumair leakage rate of 0.5 air changes per hour at normal pressures.This is typically achieved with conventional constructiontechniques, but may not be achieved with buildings constructedusing the Kingspan TEK® Building System when both wall androof panels are combined. Therefore additional ventilation maybe a sensible and beneficial addition to a building constructedwith the Kingspan TEK® Building System.

The Building Regulations / Standards encourage architectsand builders to ‘Build Tight, Ventilate Right’. This meanscontrolled ventilation. Introducing controlled ventilation isconsidered good practice in energy efficiency terms.

Ventilation OptionsOne method seems to offer the best solution:

Mechanical Ventilation (with Heat Recovery) Systems(MVHR).

These systems bring controlled volumes of fresh air into thebuilding and exhaust controlled volumes of moisture laden orstale air to the outside. With the addition of heat recovery,these systems can recover heat from outgoing air to preheat

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Wall or window inlets provide a flow of replacement fresh airinto the building as required. In order to provide fresh air inliving areas these inlets may need to be placed in dry rooms.These inlets could be humidity controlled, but the building willstill need ventilation when these rooms have low humidity andtherefore closed vents. Humidity controlled inlets would appearto be counter productive in a building constructed with theKingspan TEK® Building System.

The position of inlets and extract ducts ensure that air alwaysmoves from ‘dry’ rooms to ‘wet’ rooms, where it is extracted.

Disadvantages - the system may need inlets in ‘dry’ rooms forit to provide adequate ventilation in a very air-tight building.These inlets may have to remain permanently open and thusprovide paths for unwanted wind-generated air-leakage.Although desired ventilation could be achieved, there is a riskthat undesired over-ventilation could compromise the energyperformance of the building through uncontrolled ventilation.

Advantages - while heat recovery is not an option, the systemoperates with no energy use.

Positive Input Ventilation (PIV) Systems.These systems act rather like mechanical extract in reverse.A fan blows air into a property and effectively pressurises thebuilding. In a building with ‘normal’ levels of air-tightness,this air is forced out through normal air-leakage pathwayse.g. cracks, poorly fitting doors and windows etc., takingmoisture and air pollutants with it.

In a very air-tight building these pathways may not occur toany useful extent and so extract ventilation ports may have tobe provided. As with PSV, the position of inlet ducts andextract ventilation ports ensure that air always moves from‘dry’ rooms to ‘wet’ rooms, where it is extracted. These extractventilation ports could be humidity controlled, but the buildingwill still need ventilation when these ‘wet’ rooms have lowhumidity and therefore closed vents. Humidity controlled inletswould appear to be counter productive in a buildingconstructed with the Kingspan TEK® Building System.

Disadvantages – the system may need extract ventilation portsin ‘wet’ rooms for it to provide adequate ventilation in a veryair-tight building. These extract ventilation ports may have toremain permanently open and thus provide paths for unwantedair-leakage. Although desired positive input ventilation could beachieved, there is a risk that undesired wind-generated over-ventilation could compromise the energy performance of thebuilding. Why ‘Build Tight’ to keep energy use down then cutholes in the system to allow uncontrolled ventilation?

Advantages - while heat recovery is not an option, somesystems claim to preheat input air by gathering solar heatfrom the batten space under roof tiles. This may reducerunning costs.

Figure 3 Positive Input Ventilation System

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Design

Heating SystemsBuildings constructed using the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem can be cheap to run from the viewpoint of heating billsbecause they can be so energy efficient.

You can use any conventional heating system but sizing andcontrols are important. Heating systems can be ‘down-sized’considerably as heating demand can be very low or negligible.Controls are important so as to avoid overheating - a normaldomestic heating regime could cause a building constructedwith the Kingspan TEK® Building System to overheat.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System can also act as a stimulusto think outside the box with regards to heating systems.What heat is lost through the fabric of the building or throughunintentional bulk air movement can be more thancompensated for by incidental gains and the introduction of acombined ventilation and heating strategy e.g. the introductionof a small fan coil into a mechanical ventilation with heatrecovery (MVHR) unit or the use of small wood burning stovein tandem with a standard MVHR system.

Figure 4 Heating Systems in the Kingspan TEK®

Building System

Technical SupportThe Kingspan TEK® Building System comes with a wide rangeof technical support.

� Typically the Kingspan TEK® Building System is suppliedand erected under contract. However, if you wish to erectthe system yourselves you can use a contractor that isregistered to erect the System. A list of trained RegisteredContractors is available for download from the website(see rear cover).

� The Kingspan TEK® Building System incorporates acomprehensive Design Service. The customer sends fullydimensioned drawings including plans and elevations*either via email or by post and they will be engineered intoa Kingspan TEK® Building System scheme to match yourdesign. The scheme will lay out in detail, the way in whichthe Kingspan TEK® Building System panels are to bejoined on site to create your building. You will be consultedon all aspects of design throughout this process, and a fullitemised quotation will be provided along with the finalscheme.

� The Kingspan TEK® Technical Services Department canperform a wide variety of relevant calculations including:U-values, SAP, NHER, Home Energy Rating (see rearcover). The department can also offer advice on subjectssuch as Ventilation, Heating Systems and compliance withThe Code for Sustainable Homes.

� Free condensation risk calculations for specific projects areavailable upon request from the Kingspan TEK® TechnicalServices Department (see rear cover). These calculationsare performed to BS 5250: 2002 (Code of practice forcontrol of condensation in buildings).

� Every design is certified by independent CharteredEngineers which includes full drawings and structuralcalculations.

* Only drawings in AutoCAD, DWG and DXF can be sent via email

For zero carbon option, small boiler orelectric water heating can be replacedwith solar hot water

For zero carbon option,grid connectedphotovoltaics can beintroduced

Electrical gridconnection

Air-tight and highly insulated buildingachieves very low heating demand

Important InformationWhatever heating system you chose, you should have it engineered to suit the heating demands ofthe Kingspan TEK® Building System rather than traditional construction methods and if possible installa system that is recognised or approved under Appendix Q of SAP 2005.

MVHR system (Heat recovery inoperation during heating season)

No heating system requiredonly small fan coil in MHVRunit or small woodburningstove required

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What is the Code for Sustainable Homes?Implemented by the Government in 2007, the Code forSustainable Homes (CSH) is designed to bring about a step-change in building practice. It aims to achieve this by settingnew standards for the key elements of housing design andconstruction that affect the sustainability credentials of a newhome. The Code uses a rating scheme of one to six stars (sixbeing the best rating).

How Do You Achieve a Code Rating?The way to reach various levels of the Code has been keptflexible to enable points to be gained using differentapproaches to house design. However, certain minimumstandards have been set at each level for some categories,such as energy efficiency and water use.

When it comes to achieving Code level 3, the house designmust be 25% more energy efficient than one built to the 2006Building Regulations standard.

The energy efficient Kingspan TEK® Building System offers astraightforward route to the energy requirements of the Code.

Kingspan Solar hot water panel

Kingspan Hot Water SystemRange Tribune cylinder

MechanicalVentilation HeatRecovery System

Kingspan openweb joist

Kingspan TEK®

Building System

Code for Sustainable Homes

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Space

Habitable Roof SpacePeople are driven to demand habitable roof space by variousforces including:

� the demands of PPS3 in England and Section 5 of thePlanning and Development Act in the Republic of Irelandare calling for higher housing densities and thereforecausing reductions in footprint size (these reductions areforcing builders to build up or down to put floor area intohouses); and

� the need to fully utilise all of the potential for space toaccommodate changing life styles – homeowners wantextra space for a home office, guest rooms, children’s playrooms etc., or simply a warm storage area in the roof.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System is ideally suited to thecreation of a room in the roof because the System’s roofand wall panels can achieve U-values of as little as0.18 W/m2.K as standard.

Kingspan TEK® Building System roof panels are manufacturedup to 7.5 m long and with the use of intermediate purlins, anysize of roof can be constructed with the System.

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Floor SpaceWhen building a wall to achieve a U-value of 0.20 W/m2.Kusing the Kingspan TEK® Building System, the structure canbe just 223 mm thick. In comparison, a timber frame wall toachieve the same U-value may have to be 390.5 mm thick,(100 mm brick, 50 mm cavity, 12 mm OSB, 215 mm glassfibre quilt between 215 mm studs, 12.5 mm vapour checkplasterboard on dabs). A full fill masonry cavity wall to achievethe same U-value will have to have a wall 430 mm thick(100 mm brick, 205 mm rock mineral fibre full fill, 100 mmdense block, 12.5 mm plasterboard on dabs).

This means that the Kingspan TEK® Building System providesmore floor space for the same external dimensions. Ideal whenconsidering compliance with the housing densities demandedby guidelines such as PPS3 in England and Section 5 ofPlanning and Development Act in the Republic of Ireland.

10 m 8 m 10 m 8 m 10 m 8 m

Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7

With the Kingspan TEK® Building System, in the example shown above*, you achieve 11.07 m2 moreuseable floor space than a house built with timber frame walls and 13.69 m2 more useable floorspace than a house built with masonry full fill cavity walls of the same external dimensions andU-value (0.20 W/m2.K).

Kingspan TEK® Building System WallWall thickness 223 mmFloor space, throughout house:144.21 m2

Timber Frame WallWall thickness 390.5 mmFloor space, throughout house:133.14 m2

Masonry Full Fill Cavity WallWall thickness 430 mmFloor space, throughout house:130.52 m2

*Extra floor space based on two storeys

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144.21 m2 133.14 m2 130.52 m2

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Global IssuesReduce Space Heating Demand and Go Zero ODPIt is widely recognised that there are four main globalenvironmental sustainability issues: global warming, non-renewable resource depletion, toxic pollution and ozonedepletion, and that these global issues far outweigh any localenvironmental sustainability issues in their need for immediateattention and potential impact from inaction.

Recent studies have shown that the first three issues areessentially one. The extraction and consumption (burning) offossil fuels is by far the most significant contributor to globalwarming, non-renewable resource depletion and toxic pollution.

In the UK 60% of fossil fuels are used to heat buildings andhalf of this is housing. Therefore as far as housing isconcerned environmentally sustainability comes down to twomain issues: reduce fossil fuel use and specify zero ODPproducts.

By far the most economical method of reducing fossil fuel usein housing is to reduce space heating demand. The investmentfor renewable energy sources only becomes convincing oncespace heating demand is minimised as capital costs areprohibitive to most.

There are two main methods of reducing space-heatingdemand: reduce heat losses through the building fabric andreduce heat losses from unintentional air-leakage.

The former has been the subject of Building Regulation for30 years but still has a long way to go before an optimum levelis attained. It is estimated that U-values of 0.10 W/m2.K wouldbe the practical optimum.

Building Regulations / Standards are only starting to attend tothe issue of air-leakage, which becomes more significant aneffect as U-values are reduced, but it is likely that BuildingRegulations / Standards will come to focus more on air-tightconstructions over the coming years as U-values and energyperformance move closer to the optimum.

Local IssuesReduce LandfillThe UK construction industry generates at least 70 milliontonnes of waste per annum. In addition to this, it is estimatedthat 13% of materials that go to site never get used and gostraight into the waste stream. The key issue here is the landfor landfill, which is fast running out. The government iscurrently dealing with this by imposing increasingly heavylandfill taxes. However, a number of EU countries have alreadyinstigated a landfill ban on combustible and recyclablematerials.

Reduce TransportTraditional construction methods often require delivery ofcomponents to site from many different manufacturers ordistributors. This can often mean numerous deliveries to siteincreasing congestion, noise and traffic pollution (which isstrictly a global issue), but all of which can have a majorimpact on the environment.

Environmental Sustainability

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Environmental Sustainability & theKingspan TEK® Building SystemMinimum Space Heating, Zero ODP & Low GWPThe Kingspan TEK® Building System can reduce space heatingdemands not only by achieving U-values of 0.22 W/m2.K asstandard and down to 0.10 W/m2.K with additional insulationbut also by achieving air-tightness as low as 0.08 air changesper hour at normal pressures or 0.91 air changes per hour at50 Pa. Further information on how this performance helps toreduce space-heating demand can be found inHeating Systems on page 14.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System panels areproduced in a continuous zero Ozone DepletionPotential (CFC/HCFC-free) process.

NB The OSB/3 facings of the panels are manufacturedfrom the routine thinnings from managed plantations.

Green Guide RatingThe Green Guide ratings for the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem, as a result of its comparatively low environmentalimpact, are heavily influenced by the specification of therainscreen e.g. brickwork for walls or tiles / slates for roofs.Regardless, the system typically achieves an A+ or A rating.

Minimal LandfillThe Kingspan TEK® Building System is factory manufacturedmeaning there is minimal site wastage and therefore moreefficient use of materials on-site. The minimal levels of sitewastage means less landfill which also helps to reduce cost.

Less TransportThe complete Kingspan TEK® Building System scheme(e.g. panels and ancillaries) comes from one source. Thereforethere is less impact on the environment from congestion, noiseand traffic pollution because fewer lorries are travelling to andfrom sites.

Chain of CustodyThe Kingspan TEK® Building System panels havePEFC Chain of Custody certification inaccordance with the TUV NORD CERT auditingand certification procedures and is subject toregular surveillance audits.

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Green Guide SpecificationDomestic External Wall Elements

2008 Green Guide

Brickwork, cement mortar, breather membrane, Kingspan TEK® Building System,

Element Number Summary Rating

plasterboard on battens, paint 806190057 A+

Canadian cedar cladding, breather membrane, Kingspan TEK® Building System,plasterboard on battens, paint 806210064 A+

Pre-treated softwood weatherboarding on timber battens, breather membrane,Kingspan TEK® Building System, plasterboard on battens, paint 806210063 A+

Polymeric render on cement bonded particle-board on timber battens, breather membrane,Kingspan TEK® Building System, plasterboard on battens, paint 806210062 A+

Concrete tiles on timber battens, breather membrane, Kingspan TEK® Building System,plasterboard on battens, paint 806210066 A+

Clay tiles on timber battens, breather membrane, Kingspan TEK® Building System,plasterboard on battens, paint 806210065 A

Domestic Pitched Roof Elements

Kingspan TEK® Building System, breather membrane, counterbattens, battensand concrete interlocking tiles 812411073 A+

Kingspan TEK® Building System, breather membrane, counterbattens, battensand UK produced fibre cement slates 812411074 A

Kingspan TEK® Building System, breather membrane, counterbattens, battensand UK produced clay plain tiles 812411077 A

Kingspan TEK® Building System, breather membrane, counterbattens, battensand UK produced slates 812411076 A

Kingspan TEK® Building System, breather membrane, counterbattens, battensand resin bonded slates 812411075 A

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GeneralThe low U-values that can be achieved by using the KingspanTEK® Building System e.g. 0.22 W/m2.K with no additionalinsulation, mean that not only can the System meet andexceed current Building Regulations / Standards but it alsocan meet the U-values that are expected to be set in futurechanges to the Building Regulations / Standards in 2012 andbeyond. Extremely low U-values e.g. 0.10 W/m2.K, can alsoeasily be achieved with the Kingspan TEK® Building System byapplying additional insulation. This means low running costsand impressive comfort for the lifetime of the building.

In addition to the Kingspan TEK® Building System panel’sexcellent thermal performance, the closed cell structure ofits rigid urethane insulation core does not allow movementof air within the wall. The insulation will not sag or physicallydeteriorate over time as may be the case with other insulatingmaterials.

The proprietary jointing system used with the Kingspan TEK®

Building System creates a very air-tight structure (as low as0.08 air changes per hour at normal air pressures) with littleopportunity for air leakage.

U-value calculations for a conventional timber framed housealways have to take into account, the effects of cold bridgingwhich, in a new build situation is typically 15%. Cold bridgingoccurs where a material with a significantly worse thermalconductivity interrupts the normal continuous layer of insulation.

The 15% figure includes:� 38 mm timbers at 600 mm centres for 1 and 2 storey

buildings; and

� all timbers such as noggins (also known as repeated coldbridges).

The 15% figure does not include:� timbers that are outside the wall area used for heat loss

calculations;

� timbers (max. depth 50 mm) around window zones andlintels (max. depth 175 mm); and

� intermediate floor joists that are not insulated behind.

The SIP technology, upon which the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem is based, means the insulation layer is not interruptedby repeating studwork. Therefore there is less cold bridging anda better thermal performance. There are however some coldbridges e.g. where timbers are used to support point loads etc.However, as with U-value calculations for timber frame thesame rules apply for timbers that do not have to be included.

Energy Efficiency

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Limited Cold Bridging Air-tightness

Due to the continuity of insulation within its panels, theKingspan TEK® Building System provides greatly enhancedthermal reliability when compared with other more traditionalforms of construction.

Example 142 mm thick panel.

Thermal bridges exist at:� 140 mm x 38 mm soleplates where they have been

installed on top of the floor screed;

� 50 mm x 110 mm timber headplates;

� half the 50 mm x 110 mm end timbers which are fixed intothe wall panels to enable them to be butt jointed at corners;

� half the 50 mm x 110 mm end timbers which are fixed intothe roof panels to enable them to be butt jointed over theridge beam; and

� the 110 mm x 100 mm timbers posts which areoccasionally used at the junctions between panels forstructural reasons.

This results in a system that only has 4% thermal bridging fromtimber elements for a typical domestic building wall (up to 15%or more with a traditional timber frame wall) and 1% thermalbridging from timber elements for a typical domestic buildingroof (6% in a typical domestic roof with insulation betweenjoists or rafters). Guidance on thermal bridging in the KingspanTEK® Building System should be sought from the KingspanTEK® Technical Services Department (see rear cover).

The Kingspan TEK® Building System does not suffer from:� sagging insulation;

� wet insulation due to exposure on site which could reducethermal performance;

� gaps and voids in insulation coverage left by poor siteworkmanship; or

� compressed loft insulation from storage of items inthe loft.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System is ideal for theconstruction of an air-tight building envelope. The System’sproprietary jointing system provides an effective air seal.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System does not suffer from theproblems associated with other common constructiontechniques:� air leakage through poorly sealed sockets, switches etc. in

timber frame walls;

� air leakage at floor zones through wet plastered masonrycavity walls;

� air leakage under skirting boards and through poorlysealed sockets, switches etc. in dry lined masonry cavitywalls; and

� air leakage through poorly sealed loft hatches and topstorey ceiling light fittings.

The Kingspan TEK® Building System achieves excellent resultsin blower door tests e.g. 0.08 air changes per hour at normalair pressures or 0.91 air changes per hour at 50 Pa(approximately 1 m3/hr/m2 at 50 Pa).

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Service Integration / Internal Linings

Figure 8Minimum 12.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timberbattens†.

Figure 9Minimum 12.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 19 mm gypsumPlank or 12.5 mm plaster board.

Figure 10Minimum 12.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard fixed direct to theKingspan TEK® Building System.

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK®

Building Systemwall panel

Treated timbercounter batten

Services

Services

Vapour checkplasterboard

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK®

Building Systemwall panel

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK®

Building Systemwall panel

The minimum plasterboard requirement mayvary subject to statutory requirements for fireand acoustics.

The need for electrical sheathing / conduitshould be assessed in accordance withBuilding Regulations / Standards andBS 7671: 2001

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Typical Wall Constructions

Figure 1112.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timber battens†.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent®, 50 mmcavity, brickwork facing. U-value 0.19 - 0.21 W/m2.K.

Figure 1212.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timber battens†.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent®, 25 mm(min.) vertical treated timber counter battens, calcium silicate boardwith lightweight render coating. U-value 0.20 - 0.22 W/m2.K.

Figure 1312.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timber battens†.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®, 25 mm(min.) vertical treated timber counter battens, proprietary brick slipsystem. U-value 0.20 - 0.22 W/m2.K.

Figure 14Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard.Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®, 25 mm(min.) vertical treated timber counter battens, calcium silicate boardwith lightweight render coating.

Timber batten (creatingservices cavity)

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK®

Building Systemwall panel

Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem wall panelVapour check

plasterboard

Timber batten (creatingservices cavity)

Treated timbercounter batten

Calciumsilicateboard

Render

Bottomplate

Damp proofcourse (DPC)

Soleplate

Silicone sealant

Anchor bolt Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

Kingspan Kooltherm®

K18 InsulatedPlasterboard

Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem wall panel

Treatedtimbercounterbatten

Calciumsilicateboard

Lightweight Render

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem wall panel

Timber batten (creatingservices cavity)

Treatedtimbercounterbatten

Proprietorybrick slipsystem

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

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Figure 1512.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timber battens†.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®, 25 mm(min.) vertical treated timber counter battens, timber boarding. U-value0.20 - 0.22 W/m2.K.

Figure 1612.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timber battens†.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®, 25 mm(min.) vertical treated timber counter battens,tiling battens, tile hanging. U-value 0.20 - 0.22 W/m2.K.

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem wall panel

Timber batten (creatingservices cavity)

Treatedtimbercounterbatten

Timberboarding

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

Vapour checkplasterboard

Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem wall panel

Timber batten (creatingservices cavity)

Treated timbercounter batten

Tiles/Slates

Tilingbattens

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

Cladding Options

Wall U-values� Using the Kingspan TEK® Building System complete walls

can easily provide extremely low U-values between0.10 W/m2.K and 0.22 W/m2.K.

� The Kingspan TEK® Building System is clearly bringingfuture building standards home today.

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† An alternative to plasterboard on battens is two layers of 12.5 mm plasterboard with the inner layer being vapour check plasterboard*.

*Calculations in accordance with BS 5250: 1989 (1995) (Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings) will determine whether there is a requirement for avapour control layer with the Kingspan TEK® Building System. However it is always good practice to install a vapour control layer as buildings have a tendency to altertheir psychrometric conditions (relative humidity) through change of use. This can be installed in the conventional manner, using 500 gauge polythene sheet, or by usingvapour check plasterboard.

Figure 1712.5 mm vapour check* plasterboard on 25 mm timber battens†.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®, 38 mm x38 mm vertical treated timber counter battens, tiling battens and tiles /slates. U-value 0.18 - 0.20 W/m2.K.

Figure 1837.5 mm Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard.

Non tenting breather membrane (e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®, 38 mm x38 mm vertical treated timber counter battens, tiling battens and tiles /slates. U-value 0.16 W/m2.K.

Kingspan Kooltherm®

K18 InsulatedDry–lining Board

Tiles/slates Tiles/slate batten

Rafter

Tiles/slates

Timber batten (creatingservices cavity)

Tiles/slate batten

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

38 x 38 mmcounter batten

Vapour checkplasterboard

38 x 38 mmcounter batten

Vapour checkplasterboard

Horizontal lap between runsof breather membranesealed (if required) with75 mm wide doublesided acrylicadhesive tape

Rafter

Breather membranee.g. Kingspan nilvent ®

Horizontal lap between runsof breather membrane sealed(if required) with75 mm wide doublesided acrylicadhesive tape

Roof U-valuesUsing the Kingspan TEK® Building System complete roofs caneasily provide extremely low U-values.

For roofs in dwellings with insulation in the slope of the roof(room in roof constructions) 0.20 – 0.16 W/m2.K are thecurrent U-values required by the Building Regulations /Standards in the UK and Ireland.

Kingspan TEK® Building System can clearly meet theserequirements.

All U-values stated for the Kingspan TEK® Building System arequoted for a complete element build up consisting of all layersinvolved in the detail, including the external and internalsurface resistances and does not relate to the Kingspan TEK®

Building System panel on its own.

It is always advisable to undertake a condensation risk analysisin accordance with BS 5250: 2002 as the same time asperforming the U-value. This will evaluate the likelihood ofinterstitial condensation.

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Lifting PanelsKingspan TEK® Building System panels should only be lifted byfully qualified construction teams or Registered Contractorswho have completed the Kingspan TEK® Building Systemtraining course. Lifting should be organised in accordance withthe Registered Contractors own method statement.

Delivery of the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystemInformation relating to the site and its access will be requiredand should be provided at an early stage e.g. quotation stage.When the Kingspan TEK® Building System is delivered, it willbe via an appropriate sized vehicle.

Additional information relating to the unloading, use andpositioning of a crane and other machinery should bediscussed with the registered Kingspan TEK® Building Systemcontractor.

Storage of ComponentsKingspan TEK® Building System panels should be kept at least150 mm off the ground on supports, and protected from theelements with a polythene sheet until used. Supports shouldbe supplied at maximum 1,200 mm centres ensuring theground is flat, so that the panels will not twist.

OSB/3 floorboards should be stacked flat, clear of the floor,on level bearers and at centres not exceeding 600 mm.The whole stack should be covered with a polythene sheetto prevent warping.

Alterations to the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystemAlterations can usually be accommodated during theconstruction process if required. Prior approval in writing fromKingspan TEK® will be required. Alterations following completionof the building are possible but more difficult and should, wherepossible, be carried out by a registeredKingspan TEK® Building System contractor who has accessto the original design plans.

NB A structural engineer must verify all alterations.

Building Process

Jointing Kingspan TEK® Building SystemPanelsKingspan TEK® Building System panels have a routed channelalong their long edges, which accommodate a unique cassettejoint. These are fixed through the panel’s OSB/3 facings.Expanding urethane sealant is applied between the urethanecore of the cassette and the panel. Sealing this jointing systemwith the expanding urethane sealant enables the KingspanTEK® Building System to be very air-tight.

Supply and ErectTypically, the complete System is delivered to site ready forerection by fully qualified construction teams.

Registered ContractorsIn addition, Kingspan TEK® has a network of RegisteredKingspan TEK® Building System Contractors throughout UKand Ireland. Contact Kingspan TEK® Customer Services(see rear cover) for more information. These contractors, whohave a background of timber frame, SIPs, green oak framing aswell as traditional masonry construction have undergone specialtraining to erect the Kingspan TEK® Building System.The services offered by registered contractors range fromsimple erection of the Kingspan TEK® Building System throughto a full turn key package including the provision heating andventilation equipment, windows, doors, staircases and allexternal finishes.

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Water Ingress During ConstructionKingspan TEK® Building System wall and roof panels aresupplied so that they are protected from the elements duringand after the construction process. A breathable membrane(e.g. Kingspan nilvent ®) is factory applied to prevent site error.

Internal Dry-liningPlasterboard should be fixed directly to the Kingspan TEK®

Building System panel. Refer to the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem Construction Manual for full details.

Where services need to be run on a Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem wall panel there are alternative internal dry-liningoptions which are discussed in the Services Installation sectionon page 28.

Fixing Items to Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem WallsCabinetsCabinets can be fixed anywhere along the surface of KingspanTEK® Building System wall panels using suitable screw fixings.For optimal strength, cabinets should be hung before the wallpanels have been lined with plasterboard. For furtherinformation refer to the Kingspan TEK® Building SystemConstruction Manual.

Boilers / RadiatorsBoilers / radiators can be fixed anywhere along the surfaceof an external Kingspan TEK® Building System wall usingappropriately sized fixings. For further information contactKingspan TEK® Technical Services Department(see rear cover).

Flexibility of LayoutCompared with timber frame walls where, in many cases,noggins have to be installed to take the load, Kingspan TEK®

Building System wall panels offer flexibility for layout and thepotential for saving time as the need for installing noggins iseradicated*.

*Except in cases where a single layer of plasterboard is mounted onvertical timber battens. In this situation, additional timber battenswould need to be fixed as noggins to help take the load off items suchas cabinets.

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Services InstallationWiringWhere possible run wiring through internal stud partition walls.However, if it is necessary to run wiring on Kingspan TEK®

Building System walls there are two possible methods, doublelayer plasterboard or single layer plasterboard on battens. Withboth methods ensure that the wiring is protected with an IEEapproved metal guard.

Double layer plasterboard is an excellent option, especially ifyou are building to sell on or rent. Because there is no servicecavity, Kingspan TEK® Building System walls have a very solidsound unlike timber frame walls.

PlumbingPlumbing is done in a conventional fashion, utilising interiorpartition walls and / or plumbing chases. Any small boreplumbing that must run on a Kingspan TEK® Building Systemwall should be surface mounted using pipe clips screwedthrough internal lining into the internal OSB/3 facing of theKingspan TEK® Building System wall panels.

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Energy SavingsThe thermal efficiency of the Kingspan TEK® Building Systemcan offer dramatic energy cost savings over the lifetime of thebuilding.

Capital Cost SavingsTo achieve equal energy performance e.g. a U-value of0.22 W/m2.K and air leakage as low as 0.08 air changesper hour at normal air pressures, the capital cost of theKingspan TEK® Building System would be considerably lowerthan an equivalent building using timber frame or masonryconstruction.

Landfill SavingsThe Kingspan TEK® Building System arrives on site as acomplete scheme therefore there should be no site wastageapart from packaging materials and empty foam cans. Thisresults in more efficient use of materials and also lower landfillfees.

Labour SavingsThe Kingspan TEK® Building System is designed andmanufactured in the factory. Therefore, the scheme (includingall ancillaries and fixings) is delivered complete and from onesource, which will enable a weather-tight structure to beerected quickly.

Easily recognised components are shipped to the site forassembly, rather than waiting for a builder’s interpretation ofplans. Kingspan TEK® Building System panels also come inmuch larger dimensional sizes than other building materialsmeaning fewer components have to be handled during theerection process. A registered contractor’s team of 4-6 canerect a Kingspan TEK® Building System very quickly.

This can compare favourably with traditional constructiontechniques such as brick and block where there are morecomponents which can result in more processes and thereforemore labour and possible construction errors.

Opens Doors FasterWhen the building is built for the purpose of renting, the shorterconstruction time of the Kingspan TEK® Building System, canenable tenants to move in sooner and consequently the ownerachieves a better cash flow and therefore faster payback.

Financial Advantages

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Product DescriptionThe FacingsKingspan TEK® Building System panels are faced on bothsides with a maximum of 15 mm OSB/3, autohesively bondedto the rigid thermoset urethane insulation core duringmanufacture.

The CoreThe core of Kingspan TEK® Building Systempanels is a high performance CFC/HCFC-free rigidthermoset urethane insulant of typical density 33kg/m3, manufactured with a blowing agent thathas zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).

Green Guide RatingThe Green Guide ratings for the Kingspan TEK® BuildingSystem, as a result of its comparatively low environmentalimpact, are heavily influenced by the specification of therainscreen e.g. brickwork for walls or tiles / slates for roofs.However, the system typically achieves an A+ or A rating.

Product DataStandards and ApprovalsKingspan TEK® Building System panels are manufactured tothe highest standards under a documented internal factoryproduction quality control management system. The KingspanTEK® Building System’s use is covered by BBA certificate02/S029, IAB certificate 02/0158 and Zulassung certificate2-9.1-315.

Chain of CustodyThe Kingspan TEK® Building System panels havePEFC Chain of Custody certification inaccordance with the TUV NORD CERT auditingand certification procedures and is subject toregular surveillance audits.

The OSB/3 facings used in the manufacture of Kingspan TEK®

Building System panels have BM TRADA Q-Mark productcertification.

Q-Mark is the ideal tool for independently proving thatproducts are:

� properly tested and appraised in the first instance;

� manufactured under an appropriate quality managementsystem; and

� consistently manufactured to the same high standard, dayafter day.

Structural Insulated Panel Standard DimensionsWidth: 200 mm (min.) – 1220 mm (max.)

Length: 7,500 mm (max.) – for walls a maximum 3 m storeyheight is allowed.

Water Vapour ResistanceVapour resistance of Kingspan TEK® Building System panelcomponents:

� the rigid urethane core – 33.6 MN.s/g; and

� the OSB/3 facing – 7.5 MN.s/g.

DurabilityThe Kingspan TEK® Building System panels will havecomparable durability to that of OSB/3 to BS EN 300 (Code ofPractice for the selection and application of Particle Board,Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Cement Bonded Particle Boardand Wood Fibre for specific purposes.), therefore as long asthe System remains weather-tight, a life of at least60 years may be expected.

Resistance to Solvents, Fungi and RodentsThe rigid urethane insulation core is resistant to dilute acids,alkalis, mineral oil and petrol. It is not resistant to somesolvent-based adhesive systems, particularly those containingmethyl ethyl ketone.

Adhesives containing such solvents should not be used inassociation with Kingspan TEK® Building System. KingspanTEK® Building System components, which have been incontact with harsh solvents, petrol, mineral oil or acids, orcomponents that have been damaged in any way should notbe used.

The rigid urethane insulation core and facings used in themanufacture of Kingspan TEK® Building System panels resistattack by mould and microbial growth and do not provide anyfood value to vermin.

Fire PerformanceThe Kingspan TEK® Building System exceeds the BuildingRegulations / Standards requirements with regards to fireresistance. When tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 21:1987 (Fire tests on building materials and structures. Methodsfor determination of the fire resistance of load bearing elementsof construction to the Building Regulations / Standards)achieved up to 73 minutes resistance.

NB Requirements for minimum thickness and number of plasterboardswill vary depending on fire rating required.

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BBABRITISHBOARD OFAGRÉMENT

CERTIFICATE 02/S029

Kingspan TEK® Building System Panel Data

CERTIFICATE No. 02/0158

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Resistance to Airborne SoundField tests to BS EN ISO 140-4: 1998 (Field measurements ofairborne sound insulation between rooms) on separating walls,externally faced with 12.5 mm plasterboard, 19 mm gypsumplanks and 9.5 mm plasterboard to each Kingspan TEK®

Building System wall panel, achieved an average soundreduction of 58 dB (DnT,w (C;Ctr) 58 (–3; –7) dB).

A laboratory test on a single wall panel with no internaldry-lining achieved a sound reduction (Rw) of 31 dB.

When adopting the use of super dried timber frame partywalls, the guidelines contained within the Robust StandardDetails would be followed.

Thermal Properties

The λ-values and R-values quoted are based onaccelerated ageing for 25 weeks at 70˚C, in line with the

methods used in the new European StandardBS EN 13165: 2001 (Thermal insulation products for

buildings – Factory made rigid polyurethane foam (PUR)products – Specification). Comparison with alternative

products may not be appropriate unless the sameprocedures have been followed.

Thermal ConductivityThermal conductivity (λ-value) of the OSB/3 component ofKingspan TEK® Building System panels should be taken as0.13 W/m.K. The thermal conductivity of the insulation core ofKingspan TEK® Building System panels is 0.023 W/m.K.

Thermal ResistanceKingspan TEK® Building System panels have a thermalresistance (R-value) at a maximum of 5.100 m2.K/W. It iscalculated by dividing the thickness of each component(expressed in metres) by its thermal conductivity and addingthe resultant figures together.

The Purchasing Process10 Steps to TEK®

� At the earliest opportunity (e.g. from planning permission)fully dimensioned drawings should be sent to the KingspanTEK® Building System design office.

� Kingspan TEK® will confirm receipt of the drawings andallocate the project a project number.

� Kingspan TEK® will issue a budget quotation normallywithin two weeks.

� Kingspan TEK® will discuss specific project details and anyvalue engineering requirements with you. A revisedquotation will be produced if necessary.

� A written order will be given to Kingspan TEK®.

� Kingspan TEK® will prepare and generate CAD workingdrawings.

� CAD drawings are issued for approval and signing by you,usually within four working weeks.

� A delivery date is allocated. This is normally upto six weeksfrom receipt of signed and approved drawings.

� Typically the Kingspan TEK® Building System is suppliedand erected under contract. However, if you wish to erectthe system yourselves you can use a contractor that isregistered to erect the System. Kingspan TEK® will providea list of trained Registered Contractors which is availablefor download from the website.

� A Kingspan TEK® representative will make periodic checkson your project to monitor the erection progress asrequired.

Kingspan TEK® Building System Panel Data

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Customer ServiceFor quotations, order placement and details of despatches pleasecontact the Kingspan TEK® Customer Service Department on thenumbers below:

UK – Tel: +44 (0) 1544 388 601– Fax: +44 (0) 1544 388 888– email: [email protected]

Ireland – Lo-Call: 1890 222 555– Fax: +353 (0) 47 84 397– email: [email protected]

Literature & SamplesKingspan produces a comprehensive range of technical literaturefor specifiers, contractors, stockists and end users.The literature contains clear ‘user friendly’ advice on typicaldesign; design considerations; thermal properties; siteworkand product data.

Kingspan TEK® technical literature is an essential specification tool.For copies please contact the Kingspan TEK® MarketingDepartment on the numbers below:

UK – Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 384– Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 484– email: [email protected]

Ireland – Lo-Call: 1890 222 555– Fax: +353 (0) 47 84 397– email: [email protected]

Technical Advice / DesignKingspan supports all of its products with a comprehensiveTechnical Advisory Service for specifiers, stockists andcontractors.

This includes a computer–aided service designed to give fast,accurate technical advice. Simply phone the Kingspan TEK®

Technical Service Department with your project specification.Calculations can be carried out to provide U–values, condensation/ dew point risk, required insulation thicknesses etc… Thereafterany number of permutations can be provided to help you achieveyour desired targets.

The Kingspan TEK® Technical Service Department can also givegeneral application advice and advice on design detailing andfixing etc... Site surveys are also undertaken as appropriate.

Please contact the Kingspan TEK® Technical Service Departmenton the numbers below:

UK – Tel: +44 (0) 1544 387 382– Fax: +44 (0) 1544 387 482– email: [email protected]

Ireland – Lo-Call: 1890 222 555– Fax: +353 (0) 47 84 397– email: [email protected]

General EnquiriesFor all other enquiries contact Kingspan on the numbers below:

UK – Tel: +44 (0) 1544 388 601– Fax: +44 (0) 1544 388 888– email: [email protected]

Ireland – Lo-Call: 1890 222 555– Fax: +353 (0) 47 84 397– email: [email protected]

Kingspan reserves the right to amend product specifications without prior notice.The information, technical details and fixing instructions etc. included in this literature are givenin good faith and apply to uses described. Recommendations for use should be verified as tothe suitability and compliance with actual requirements, specifications and any applicable lawsand regulations. For other applications or conditions of use, Kingspan offers a TechnicalAdvisory Service (see above) the advice of which should be sought for uses of Kingspanproducts that are not specifically described herein. Please check that your copy of theliterature is current by contacting the Kingspan TEK®Marketing Department (see left).

Contact Details

www.tek.kingspan.com

Kingspan Insulation Limited, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9LA, UKKingspan Century Limited, Clones Road, Monaghan, County Monaghan, Ireland

® Kingspan, Kooltherm, nilvent, TEK, the TEK Device, the House Device, the zo Device and the Lion Deviceare Registered Trademarks of the Kingspan Group plc

Kingspan Insulation Ltd. Registered in England & Wales, No. 01882722. VAT GB428602456.Registered Office: Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9LA, UK.

Kingspan Century Ltd. Registered in Ireland, No. 152775. VAT IE6550175JRegistered Office: Dublin Road, Kingscourt, Co. Cavan, Ireland.

Kingspan TEK® Delivery Partner