Isover Insulation Handbook 2016

The Insulation Handbook
A guide to comfortable energy efficient buildings

Introduction
Our vision to lead the UK mineral wool market in energy efficiency and acoustic insulation
solutions will be achieved with products that meet the highest thermal, acoustic and fire safety
performance levels. We will meet changing regulations first and surpass current regulations for
those that wish to excel.
Our products will provide best value solutions for the new build, renovation and technical
building environments, be safe to use and help to protect the environment.
Our insulation handbook is a quick reference guide to ensure you chose the right insulation
solution for the job. The guide leads you through solutions for external, separating and internal
construction elements and is split into two sections Applications and Products.
Renovation New Build
Applications
Cold Roof Room-in-the-Roof
Contents page
1. Icons Explained 06
2. Application Summary 07
3. Applications
Internal Floors Internal Walls Cold Roof Ceiling Level 08

Room-in-the-Roof Rafter Level 09
External Walls Masonry, Timber Frame, Steel Frame, Solid Wall 10
Separating Walls Party Walls 16
Internal Walls Partitions 18
Ground Floors 20
Separating Floors 21
Ground Floors Separating Floors Internal Floors 22
Airtightness and Moisture Control 23
Industrial Cladding 24
4. Isover Product Guide 26

5. Isover Product Benefits 27
6. Products 28
7. Building Regulations 54
Airtightness and
Moisture Control Separating Walls External Walls Industrial Cladding
3 4 5
Icons Explained Application Summary = Optimum = Suitable
Isover enables easy identification of a products application and performance

through a set of icons. Roof Wall Floor Other
External: Timber Frame
External: Steel Frame
External: Concealed
Industrial Cladding
Performance Icons
Internal: Partitions
External: Masonry
Room-in-the-Roof
Separating Floors
Moisture Control
Airtightness and
External: Solid
Internal Floors
Ground Floors
Separating
Cold Roof
Cavities
Acoustic insulation Recycled glass content
Spacesaver
Spacesaver Plus
Timber Frame Roll / Batt
Easy to install Thermal insulation Frame Faade Slab
Steel Frame Infill Batt
Cavity Wall Slab 36
Cavity Wall Slab 32
ULTIMATE Cavity Barriers

Euroclass A1 fire rating Water resistant
Timber Party Wall Roll
RD Party Wall Roll
Renovation Roll Thermal

Zero Ozone Depletion
Potential (ODP) and Global Renovation Roll Acoustic
Warming Potential of less Robust Details compliant

Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200)
than 5 Acoustic Slab
ULTIMATE Piano Plus
RD Acoustic Floor Slab
Sound Deadening Floor Slab / Roll

Eurofins certified Warranty with guaranteed lifetime
Approved by the
products achieve the performance when used as a part Cladding Roll
British Board of
highest credentials of British Gypsum drywall and
Agrment (BBA) Optima IWI System
for Indoor Air Quality acoustic floor systems
Vario System
Protect
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Roof
Cold Roof Room-in-the-Roof

Ceiling Level Rafter Level
Insulation Between and Over Joists Insulation Between Rafters

1 Isover insulation between joists 1 Tiled or slated roof on tiling battens
2 Breathable membrane
2 Isover insulation cross laid over joists
3 Isover insulation between the rafters
3 Recommended: Isover Vario Membrane System installed to the
underside of truss to create airtightness of the fabric 4 Recommended: Isover Vario Membrane System
5 Board lining
4 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard
Between Joists Over Joists U-value

U-value Rafter Depth
Room-in-the-Roof achieved Insulation Ceiling Lining
Cold Roof achieved Thickness Thickness (mm)
Product Product (W/m2K)
(W/m2K) (mm) (mm) 0.20 222 12.5mm Gyproc Wall Board
Renovation 0.16 Spacesaver 100 Spacesaver 170 Good 0.18 222 27mm ThermaLine Plus
Good 0.15 Spacesaver 100 Spacesaver 200 0.17 222 48mm Gyproc WallBoard
0.16 222 2 x 100mm Timber Frame Batt 35 50mm Gyproc ThermaLine super
300
New Better 0.10 Spacesaver Plus 100 Spacesaver Plus Better 0.15 222 or Renovation Roll Thermal 50mm Gyproc ThermaLine super
(150+150)
Build 0.14 222 60mm Gyproc ThermaLine super
400
Best 0.08 Spacesaver Plus 100 Spacesaver Plus 0.13 222 70mm Gyproc ThermaLine super
(200+200) Best
0.12 222 80mm Gyproc ThermaLine super
Isover Products: Isover Products:

Spacesaver Spacesaver Plus Vario System Timber Frame Batt Renovation Roll Vario System
External Walls
External Walls External Walls

Masonry Timber Frame
Cavity Walls - Full-Fill Insulation Between and Outside Studs

1 External brick 1 External brick 5 Sheathing board
2 Cavity fully-filled with Isover insulation 2 Clear cavity 6 Isover insulation between studs
3 100mm block 3 Isover insulation outside frame 7 Recommended: Isover Vario Membrane System

4 Board lining 4 Breather membrane 8 Board lining
U-value U-value
Masonry Cavity Block Timber Frame
achieved Insulation Board lining achieved Insulation between studs Insulation outside frame Board lining
External Wall (mm) (W/mK) External Wall (mm)
(W/m2K) (W/m2K)
Extension 0.27 100 CWS 36 0.15 Extension 0.28 140 Timber Frame Batt / Roll 35
N/A
Good 0.26 100 CWS 36 0.15 12.5mm Gyproc Good 0.27 140 Timber Frame Batt / 32 12.5mm Gyproc
New WallBoard New WallBoard
Better 0.24 100 CWS 32 0.15 Better 0.21 140 Timber Frame Batt / Roll 43 Frame Faade Slab
build build
Best 0.19 150 CWS 32 0.15 Best 0.19 140 Timber Frame Batt / Roll 35 (50mm)
U-values calculated using standard wall ties (W/mK)

Cavity Wall Slab Timber Frame Batt Timber Frame Roll Frame Faade Slab Vario System
External Walls

Steel Frame Concealed Cavities
Insulation Between and Outside Studs Suitable For:

1 External brick 1 Masonry

2 Cavity 2 Timber

3 Insulation outside frame 3 Steel
4 Isover insulation between studs
5 Recommended: Isover Vario Membrane System
6 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard Fire performance

Concealed cavities Acoustic performance Effective edge seal
(mins)
Party wall / external wall 120 YES YES
U-value Party wall / roof 120 YES YES
Steel Frame Insulation between Insulation outside
achieved Board lining
External Wall (mm) studs frame Eaves level 30 - 120 YES
(W/m2 k)
Good 0.25 100 Internal wall / external wall 30 - 120
12.5mm Gyproc
New build Steel Frame Infill Batt PIR Board (50mm) External wall / party floor 30 - 120 YES
Better 0.22 150 WallBoard
Window and door reveals 30 - 120

Steel Frame Infill Batt Vario System ULTIMATE Cavity Barriers
External Walls

Solid Wall Solid Wall
Where to use Optima:

Optima Internal Wall Insulation Internal Wall Insulation
Residential - Private
Optima is an easy-to-install, cost effective system for renovating and insulating 1 Isover Renovation Roll Thermal
external walls from the inside. The only through the wall system, Optima offers
more than insulation - ensuring that potential moisture issues will not damage 2 Optima Supports
the building fabric. Social housing
3 Isover Vario Membrane System
There are several key benefits that make the Isover Optima IWI System the
perfect solution for the interior insulation of walls. Private landlords 4 Isover Protect
Excellent thermal performance

Commercial Existing Construction U-value U-Value with Optima IWI
Minimises thermal bridges Existing Construction Optima IWI System Insulation
(W/m2K) (W/m2K)
Breathable membrane for airtightness and moisture control 103mm single brick with 100mm Isover Renovation Roll
Education 3.17 0.30
13mm internal plaster Thermal (0.035W/mK)
External treatment to ensure moisture does not enter from the outside
215mm double brick with 100mm Isover Renovation Roll
2.17 0.28
13mm internal plaster Thermal (0.035W/mK)
Adjustable system addresses all wall types and issues
Partial fill masonry wall
Dry, clean, lightweight system with minimal waste, enabling rapid external render, 100mm block,
100mm Isover Renovation Roll
construction times 50mm cavity, 50mm partial fill 0.55 0.20
Thermal (0.035W/mK)
insulation (0.038W/mK), 100mm
Enhanced load carrying capacity internal block, 13mm plaster
Partial fill masonry wall external
brick, 50mm cavity, 50mm partial 100mm Isover Renovation Roll
0.54 0.20
fill insulation (0.038W/mK), 100mm Thermal (0.035W/mK)
internal block, 13mm plaster
Isover Products:
CERTIFICATE 14/5097 Renovation Roll Protect Vario System Optima Clips
Separating Walls
Separating Walls Separating Walls

Masonry Timber
Robust Details Timber Frame Party Walls

1 Gyproc WallBoard 1 Gyproc WallBoard
2 Block 2 Isover Timber Frame Batt 40 between studs
3 Cavity fully-filled with Isover RD Party Wall Roll 3 Minimum 50mm cavity between sheathing panels
4 Isover Timber Party Wall Roll in cavity
Code for Acoustic Minimum Acoustic

Zero Code for Sustainable Minimum cavity Zero
Masonry Party Wall Sustainable performance cavity Block Board lining Timber Party Wall performance Board lining
u-value Homes Credits (mm) u-value
Homes Credits (Dnt,w + Ctr dB) (mm) (Dnt,w + Ctr dB)
E-WM-17 75 E-WT-2 1 48 50 Gyproc WallBoard YES (1)
Aggregate 12.5mm Gyproc
E-WM-20 3 50 100 WallBoard YES (2)
(1) (1) When combined with effective edge sealing (see Page 13)
E-WM-24 100 Aircrete
(1) Choice of 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard TEN or 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc
(2) When combined with effective edge sealing (see Page 13)

RD Party Wall Roll Timber Frame Batt Timber Party Wall Roll
Internal Walls
Internal Walls Internal Walls

Timber Studs Metal Studs
Internal Partitions Internal Partitions

1 Gyproc WallBoard 1 Gyproc WallBoard
2 Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200) between studs 2 Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200)
3 Timber studs 3 Metal studs
4 Board lining 4 Board lining
British Lab sound

Insulation Fire British Gypsum
Stud Layers of Lab sound Fire resistance Gypsum Stud Insulation insulation
Construction WallBoard Thickness Construction WallBoard Layers of Board resistance Report
(mm) Board insulation (mins) Report (mm) Thickness (mm) 100-3150 Hz, (mins) Reference
(mm) Rw dB
Reference
Gypframe Metal 12.5mm Gyproc
12.5mm 48 1 25 40 30 A206033
Stud WallBoard
Timber Stud 63 Gyproc 1 65 41 30 A026012
WallBoard Gypframe Metal 12.5mm Gyproc
70 1 25 42 30 A206045
Stud WallBoard
12.5mm
Approved Gyproc Metal 12.5mm Gyproc
Timber Stud 75 Gyproc 1 25 41 30 92 2 3x25 56 60 A206234
Document E Stud SoundBloc
WallBoard ten
Gyproc Metal 15mm Gyproc
146 2 25 51 90 A206060
Stud WallBoard
Gyproc Metal 12.5mm Gyproc
146 2 25 51 120 A206123
Stud FireLine
These products carry a lifetime warranty when used in British Gypsum

Isover Products: Isover Products: SpecSure lifetime system warranted drywall and floor systems.
Acoustic Partition Roll Acoustic Partition Roll
Ground Floors Separating Floors
Ground Floors Separating Floors Separating Floors

Suspended Timber Floor Timber Concrete
1 18mm Tongue and Groove 1 Walking surface

1 Timber walking surface
2 19mm Gyproc Plank 2 Cement screed
2 Two layers of 100mm Isover Renovation Roll Thermal between joists
(suspended with nets) 3 25mm Isover Sound Deadening Floor Slab 3 5mm foamed polythene layer
3 Isover Vario Membrane System 4 OSB Sub base 4 25mm Isover RD Acoustic Floor Slab
5 Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200) 5 Precase concrete floor plank
U-value achieved Thickness 6 2 layers of 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc 6 Ceiling

(W/m2K) (mm)
0.20 200
The U-value can change dependent on the perimeter and area of the floor and the type of
substrate the floor is suspended above, i.e. clay, rock etc. The thermal performance stated
above is calculated as the worst case scenario.
Isover Products: Isover Products: Isover Products:

Renovation Roll Vario System Sound Deadening Floor Slab Acoustic Partition Roll RD Acoustic Floor Slab
The Insulation Handbook Airtightness and
Internal Floors Moisture Control
Internal Floors Internal Floors Airtightness and How does the Vario System work?
Timber Beam and Block
Moisture Control Varios most unique quality is its ability to
change its water vapour performance. The Vario
membrane adapts and reacts naturally, changing
its permeability according to humidity conditions,
Vario Membrane System is an intelligent membrane, designed allowing closed building systems to increase
1 Timber joist floor with wood based flooring 1 40mm bonded sand / cement screed
to adapt to the climate and protect your building, inside and their drying potential. This means Vario is truly
minimum 15kg/m2
out. Its also designed with an uncompromising commitment multifunctional: acting as a barrier in winter and a
2 Beam and block floor
to superior airtightness. Vario Membrane System will improve breathable membrane in summer.
2 100mm Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200)
your BER (building energy rating), save money, increase comfort
3 Gyproc UNIVERSAL
3 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard TEN or SoundBloc and help to combat climate change. In Summer In Winter
4 25mm APR filling the cavity
Vario meets and exceeds industry standards, while making As the structure In winter, the
5 Gyproc WallBoard a substantial contribution to your BER and environmental warms in summer, membrane
footprint. Developed in Germany and available exclusively the membranes prevents vapour
from Isover, Vario membrane is as sophisticated as human micropores open, from the warm
skin altering its structure according to relative humidity. allowing vapour interior diffusing
Vario vapour control membrane offers superior performance, to escape into the into the timber
facilitating the drying of the building structure whilst delivering building interior. structure.
superior levels of airtightness within the building envelope.
Just how good is it? Varios performance is truly outstanding,
it has an excellent variable sd-value: it diffuses 25 times more
moisture in summer than the structure absorbs during winter.
Vario can be used in a diverse range of conditions:
Timber Frame Buildings Masonry Buildings Steel Frame Buildings
On roofs, walls, windows and On roofs, windows, doors and In steel frame structures such as
doors, sealing up any openings also to seal up any opening or commercial and retail buildings, Vario
or penetrations in the building penetrations in the building can be used in the same applications
envelope where heat might be lost. (such as vents for tumble as on timber frame structures, except
dryers) where heat can be lost. tapes are used instead of staples.
Acoustic Partition Roll Acoustic Partition Roll
Industrial Cladding
Industrial Cladding Isover Cladding Roll 37 (Thermal conductivity = 0.037 W/mk) Increased Thermal Performance
U-value achieved (W/m2K)
Roofs Rail Spacing (mm) Walls Rail Spacing (mm)

Walls and Roofs
Insulation Insulation
1200 1800 2400 1200 1800 2400
Thickness (mm) Thickness (mm)
100 0.41 0.40 0.39 100 0.41 0.39 0.39
120 0.35 0.33 0.33 120 0.34 0.33 0.32
Metallic Buildings 180 0.23 0.23 0.22 180 0.23 0.22 0.22
1 Structural steel column 200 0.21 0.20 0.20 200 0.21 0.20 0.20
2 Inner liner panel
3 Isover Cladding Roll
4 External metal sheet
Isover Cladding Roll 40 (Thermal conductivity = 0.040 W/mk)

U-value achieved (W/m2K)
Roofs Rail Spacing (mm) Walls Rail Spacing (mm)

Insulation Insulation
1200 1800 2400 1200 1800 2400
Thickness (mm) Thickness (mm)
60 0.77 0.73 0.70 60 0.75 0.71 0.69
80 0.56 0.53 0.52 80 0.55 0.53 0.51
100 0.44 0.43 0.42 100 0.44 0.42 0.41
120 0.37 0.36 0.35 120 0.37 0.35 0.35
140 0.32 0.31 0.30 140 0.31 0.30 0.30
160 0.28 0.27 0.27 160 0.28 0.27 0.26
180 0.25 0.24 0.24 180 0.25 0.24 0.24
200 0.23 0.22 0.21 200 0.22 0.22 0.21
Isover Products:
Cladding Roll
Isover Product Guide Isover Product Benefits
Isover create, non-combustible and fire safe, thermal and acoustic insulation solutions for
energy efficient constructions protecting your most precious resource and providing a safer built environment.
Isover G3 Touch is a high performance, robust yet gentle mineral wool. Made from up to 86% recycled glass, Isover insulation not only
Thermal
Generic BRE Green
performs but it is easy to install, produces less dust and is one of the most environmentally friendly insulation materials on the market today.
Product Conductivity
(W/mK)
Acoustic Euroclass Fire Rating
Guide Page
Spacesaver 0.044 A1 A+ 28
Spacesaver Plus 0.040 A1 A+ 29 Across the Isover product portfolio, our products offer you:
RD Party Wall Roll 0.036 A1 A+ 30
Timber Party Wall Roll A1 A+ 31 Great performance Good for the environment
Cavity Wall Slab 0.036 0.032 A1 A+ 32
- Thermal performance to meet, and Excellent environmental characteristics, which also
Timber Frame Roll / Batt 0.043 0.032 A1 A+ 34 exceed, the requirements of UK Thermal help to contribute towards valuable credits for The
Building Regulations Code for Sustainable Homes and BREEAM.
Frame Faade Slab 0.031 A2 36 - Excellent acoustic performance
- Excellent fire safety most with Euroclass A1 - Manufactured from up to 86% recycled glass
Steel Frame Infill Batt 0.036 A1 A+ 37 fire rating - Minimal manufacturing and on-site wastage
Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200) 0.043 0.039 A1 A+ 38 Totally non-combustible - Low carbon footprint at manufacture and
during transport
Acoustic Slab 0.036 A1 A+ 39 Gentle to use - <5 Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and
<5 Global Warming Potential (GWP)
ULTIMATE Cavity Barriers A1 40 - Easy to install
Push fit between joists no need for Robust flexible material properties thereby
ULTIMATE Piano Plus 0.036 A1 42 additional fixings or sized to be compatible resilient to damage in storage, during
RD Acoustic Floor Slab 0.037 A1 43 with conventional wall tie spacing transportation and on site during installation
Options include pre-perforated rolls to fit
Sound Deadening Floor Slab 0.034 A1 A+ 44 common joist spacing
- Gentle, reduced dust product
Sound Deadening Floor Roll 0.034 A1 A+ 45
Cladding Roll 0.040 0.037 A1 A+ 46
Optima IWI System 48
Protect 50
Vario System 51
Renovation Roll Acoustic A1 52
Renovation Roll Thermal 0.035 A1 53
Isover Products
Isover Spacesaver Isover Spacesaver Plus
A glass mineral wool roll providing thermal insulation for domestic loft floors. Rolls are available A glass mineral wool roll providing increased thermal insulation for domestic loft floors. Rolls
as Spacesaver Ready-Cut or Spacesaver pre-perforated, to fit between common joist spacing. are pre-perforated to 3 x 386mm and 2 x 580mm widths to fit between common joist spacing.
Product Features Product Features

Improves energy performance and Long rolls for quick installation Improves energy performance and reduces heating and cooling costs
reduces heating and cooling costs Available as pre-perforated rolls or Ready-Cut rolls Long rolls for quick installation
Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal

Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per
Conductivity Resistance Conductivity Resistance
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W) (W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200623966 0.044 2.25 100 1160 9170 10.64 24 5200625357 0.040 2.50 100 1160 7000 8.12 24
Spacesaver
5200625347 0.044 3.40 150 1160 6030 6.99 24 5200625359 0.040 3.75 150 1160 4670 5.42 24
5200625349 0.044 3.85 170 1160 5390 6.25 24 5200625361 0.040 5.00 200 1160 3500 4.06 24
5200623967 0.044 4.50 200 1160 3880 4.50 24
5200625586 0.044 2.25 100 3 x 386 9170 10.62 24
Spacesaver Ready-Cut
5200625587 0.044 2.25 100 2 x 580 9170 10.62 24

5200625588 0.044 3.40 150 3 x 386 6030 6.98 24
5200625589 0.044 3.40 150 2 x 580 6030 6.99 24
5200625590 0.044 4.50 200 3 x 386 3880 4.59 24
5200625591 0.044 4.50 200 2 x 580 3880 4.40 24
Applications: Applications:
Cold Roof Cold Roof
Isover Products
Isover RD Party Wall Roll Isover Timber Party Wall Roll
An acoustic insulation used to reduce the passage of sound across a party wall. Isover Isover Timber Party Wall Roll is a glass mineral wool roll designed for use in timber frame
RD Party Wall Roll is a glass mineral wool roll designed for use in Robust Detail wall separating wall cavities to help deliver a zero U-value for party walls as defined in UK
constructions to meet UK Building Regulations. Building Regulations.

Proprietary component of E-WM-17, E-WM-20 & E-WM-24 1200mm wide
Thermal bypass solution meets the full requirement to deliver zero u-value for party walls. No requirement for parge coating prior to Density of 18kg/m3
drylining Un-split rolls allows quick coverage of large areas
No requirement for parge coating prior to drylining
Easy to install ready-cut to fit between standard wall tie spacing
Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area
Packs Per Pallet
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m)
Thermal Thermal
Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per 5200625559 50 1200 12000 14.40 24
Conductivity Resistance
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W) 5200625561 75 1200 8000 9.60 24
5200625584 0.036 2.05 75 2 x 455 8500 7.74 28 5200625563 100 1200 6000 7.20 24
5200625585 0.036 2.75 100 2 x 455 6000 5.46 28
5200625593 0.036 3.45 125 2 x 455 5000 4.55 28
5200625592 0.036 4.15 150 2 x 455 4000 3.64 28
Separating walls Separating walls
Isover Products
Isover Cavity Wall Slab (CWS) Product

Thermal Thermal
Thickness Width Length Batts Per Pack Area Packs Per
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) Pack (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
CWS 34
5200673468 0.034 2.20 75 455 1200 10 5.46 20
5200673467 0.034 2.90 100 455 1200 8 4.37 20
5200679860 0.034 3.65 125 455 1200 6 3.28 20
A glass mineral wool slab providing excellent thermal performance in masonry cavity
5200679864 0.034 4.40 150 455 1200 6 3.28 20
walls to meet or exceed the requirements of UK Building Regulations. Supplied in
50-150mm thicknesses, the strong, resilient and flexible batts are 455mm wide to fit
between standard wall tie spacing.
Product Features
Full fill solution helps minimise flanking sound transmission
Thermal Thermal
along the wall cavity Product Thickness Width Length Batts Per Pack Area Packs Per
Compatible with conventional wall Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) Pack (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
tie spacing ensuring ease of installation
Approved for use in severe exposure zones 5200625441 0.036 1.35 50 455 1200 20 10.92 20
5200625443 0.036 1.80 65 455 1200 16 8.74 25
CWS 36
5200625445 0.036 2.05 75 455 1200 16 8.74 20
Thermal Thermal 5200625447 0.036 2.35 85 455 1200 12 6.55 20
Product Thickness Width Length Batts Pack Area Packs Per
Conductivity Resistance 5200625449 0.036 2.75 100 455 1200 12 6.55 20
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) Per Pack (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200625451 0.036 3.45 125 455 1200 8 4.37 25
5200625455 0.032 1.55 50 455 1200 14 7.64 15
5200625453 0.036 4.15 150 455 1200 6 3.28 20
5200625457 0.032 2.00 75 455 1200 12 6.55 15
CWS 32
5200625459 0.032 2.30 85 455 1200 10 5.46 15

5200625461 0.032 2.65 65 455 1200 8 4.37 15
5200625463 0.032 3.10 100 455 1200 6 3.28 15
5200619452 0.032 3.90 125 455 1200 5 2.73 15
5200619455 0.032 4.65 150 455 1200 4 2.18 15
Applications:
External walls CERTIFICATE 90/2465
Isover Products
Isover Timber Frame Roll / Batt Product

Thermal
Conductivity
Thermal
Resistance
Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per Batts Per
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet Pack
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200625331 0.032 1.55 50 570 1175 6.03 16 9
5200625329 0.032 2.80 90 570 1175 3.35 20 5
5200543056 0.032 4.35 140 570 1175 3.35 16 5
A glass mineral wool roll / batt providing thermal and acoustic insulation for new-build 5200625414 0.035 2.55 90 570 1175 6.70 16 10
Room-in-the-Roof or loft conversions. The rolls / batts push-fit between rafters at 600mm
5200625335 0.035 2.85 100 570 1175 5.36 16 8
centres without the need for measuring or cutting.
Batt
5200625388 0.035 4.00 140 570 1175 4.56 16 6
Product Features 5200625333 0.035 4.25 150 570 1175 4.02 16 6

5200625341 0.040 2.25 90 570 1175 9.38 20 14
Thermal conductivity of 0.032 to 0.043 W/mK
5200625345 0.040 3.50 140 570 1175 5.36 24 8
Excellent acoustic properties
2 x 570mm wide ready cut glass mineral wool rolls and 570mm x 1175mm 5200625339 0.043 2.05 90 570 1175 8.04 24 12
glass mineral wool batts 5200625337 0.043 3.25 140 570 1175 5.36 24 8
Two batts end-to-end typically fit standard storey height
Compatible with 600mm timber stud centres
Push fit with no need for additional fixings
Thermal Thermal
Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200625573 0.035 2.55 90 2 x 570 5300 6.04 18
5200625583 0.035 4.00 140 2 x 570 4000 4.56 18
Roll
5200625582 0.040 2.25 90 2 x 570 10130 11.55 24

5200625572 0.040 3.50 140 2 x 570 6500 7.41 24
Applications:
Room-In-the-Roof External walls Separating walls
Isover Products
Isover Frame Faade Slab Isover Steel Frame Infill Batt
A low lambda rigid glass mineral wool slab providing increased thermal performance to A glass mineral wool batt friction-fitted between the stud framework of lightweight
timber frame constructions. Provides a continuous layer of insulation around the frame, steel frame external walls, providing excellent thermal and acoustic insulation.
reducing thermal bridging and allowing very low u-values to be achieved.

Excellent acoustic properties helps minimise flanking sound transmission the wall cavities
Excellent thermal conductivity 0.031 W/mK
Part of the SpecSure lifetime system Warranty, when used as part of British Gypsum systems
Weatherproof breathable facing
Supplied in 600mm widths to fit between standard steel framework centres
Tongue in groove edge to minimise air gaps at joints
Integrated breather membrane
Thermal Thermal Thermal Thermal

Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per Batts Per Product Thickness Width Length Batts Per Pack Area Packs Per
Conductivity Resistance Conductivity Resistance
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet Pack Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) Pack (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W) (W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200543057 0.031 1.60 50 1200 1800 8.64 10 4 5200625382 0.036 1.35 50 600 1200 16 11.52 20
5200625384 0.036 2.05 75 600 1200 10 7.20 20
5200625386 0.036 2.75 100 600 1200 8 5.76 20
External walls External walls
Isover Products
Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200) Isover Acoustic Slab
A glass mineral wool roll supplied in 600mm and 400mm widths to fit between A glass mineral wool slab supplied in 600mm widths to fit between standard partition stud
standard stud and joist spacings. Isover Acoustic Partition Roll (APR 1200) provides spacing. Isover Acoustic Slab provides high levels of acoustic performance in wall-lining
high levels of acoustic insulation in walls and floors to meet acoustic requirements systems, partitions and modular building applications.
in domestic and non-residential applications.
Product Features
Product Features Provides high levels of acoustic insulation in party walls and external walls
Provides high levels of acoustic insulation in partitions, party walls and floors Part of the SpecSure Warranty with guaranteed lifetime performance when used as a part of
Covered by the SpecSure warranty with guaranteed lifetime performance when British Gypsum systems
used as part of British Gypsum drywall and acoustic floor systems Provides additional thermal benefit
Thermal Thermal
Thermal Thermal Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per
Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per Conductivity Resistance
Conductivity Resistance Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet (W/mK) (m2K/W)
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200625433 0.036 1.35 50 600 1200 11.52 20
5200625577 0.039 0.60 25 2 x 600 20000 24.00 24
5200625435 0.036 2.05 75 600 1200 7.20 20
5200625578 0.039 1.25 50 2 x 600 13000 15.60 24
5200625437 0.036 2.75 100 600 1200 5.76 20
5200625579 0.040 1.60 65 2 x 600 10000 12.00 24
5200625580 0.043 1.70 75 2 x 600 12200 14.64 24
5200625581 0.043 2.30 100 2 x 600 9170 11.00 24
Internal walls Separating walls Seperating Floors Separating walls External walls
Isover Products
Isover ULTIMATE Cavity Barriers Product Order

Code
5200634281
Fire Performance
30 mins
Sleeve Colour
Yellow
Cavity Size
50-65
Width
(mm)
100
Length
(mm)
1200
Barriers per Pack
50
5200634394 30 mins Blue 66-80 100 1200 40
5200634404 30 mins White 81-100 100 1200 40
5200634413 60 mins Yellow 50-65 200 1200 32
5200634407 60 mins Blue 66-80 200 1200 25
Multi-purpose insulation products providing fire, acoustic and thermal performance in
5200634419 60 mins White 81-100 200 1200 25
concealed wall cavities. Isover ULTIMATE Cavity Barriers conform to building regulation
definitions of a cavity barrier, cavity stop, flexible closer and effective edge sealing. 5200634420 120 mins Yellow 50-65 300 1200 13
5200634421 120 mins Blue 66-80 300 1200 10
5200634422 120 mins White 81-100 300 1200 10
Product Features
5200634423 120 mins Yellow 50-65 300 2400 8
Up to 120 minutes fire protection in concealed cavities to help meet the 5200634424 120 mins Blue 66-80 300 2400 5
requirements of UK Fire Building Regulations 5200634425 120 mins White 81-100 300 2400 5
Helps minimise flanking sound transmission along the wall cavity meet the
requirements of UK Acoustic Building Regulations
Provides effective edge sealing at separating wall junctions to help towards a zero
U-value separating wall as defined in UK thermal Building Regulations
Only 3 sizes needed to suit all cavity widths up to 100mm
Compact range allows for simple, easy, cost effective storage
Excellent compression properties, which allows for the barrier to be easily installed
into cavities without risking damage to brickwork
Colour coded packaging to enable easier selection and to avoid installation of the
wrong barrier size
Fewer joints reduces the chance of installer error on site and a reduction in
installation time
Applications:
External walls
Isover Products
Isover ULTIMATE Piano Plus Isover RD Acoustic Floor Slab
A new generation mineral wool providing exceptional fire performance in a flexible and easily Provides impact sound insulation in separating floor constructions. Specifically developed to
installed acoustic roll. For use in partitions and drywall systems to meet acoustic and fire meet the generic description for a resilient layer in platform floor systems described in the
performance requirements in domestic and non-residential applications. Robust Detail solutions manual that supplements Part E Building Regulations.

Has the same high fire performing properties as stone wool but 40% lighter Excellent acoustic properties for impact sound insulation
Greater flexibility than stone wool allowing for tougher handling High quality stone mineral wool
Provides high levels of acoustic insulation in partitions, party walls and floors Robust flexible material properties
Covered by the SpecSure Warranty with guaranteed lifetime performance when
used as a part of the British Gypsum systems Thermal Thermal
Thermal Thermal (W/mK) (m2K/W)
Conductivity Resistance 5200013705 0.037 0.65 25 625 1200 4.5 21
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200013884 0.036 1.65 60 2 x 610 12000 14.64 12
Internal walls Separating floors
Isover Products
Isover Sound Deadening Floor Slab Isover Sound Deadening Floor Roll
A stone mineral wool slab designed to provide impact sound deadening performance in Type 3 A glass mineral wool roll designed to provide the resilient layer specification for Type 2 concrete
timber base separating floors, as described in UK Acoustic Building Regulations. base intermediate separating floors, with either timber or screed floating layers, as described in
UK Acoustic Building Regulations.

Excellent acoustic properties for impact sound insulation Excellent acoustic properties for impact sound insulation
High quality stone mineral wool
Robust flexible material properties
Thermal Thermal Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Packs Per
Product Thickness Width Length Batts Per Pack Area Packs Per
Conductivity Resistance Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Pallet
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) Pack (m) Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W) 5200625378 25 1200 10000 12.00 24
5200013704 0.034 0.70 25 625 1200 8 6.00 18
Separating floors Separating floors
Isover Products
Isover Cladding Roll Product

Order Code
Thermal
Conductivity
(W/mK)
Thermal
Resistance
(m2K/W)
Thickness
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Length
(mm)
Pack Area
(m)
Packs Per
Pallet
5200625392 0.037 2.70 100 1200 6100 7.32 24

5200625394 0.037 3.20 120 1200 5050 6.06 24
5200625396 0.037 4.85 180 1200 3400 4.08 24
5200625398 0.037 5.40 200 1200 3000 3.60 24
Thermal insulation for metallic walls and roofs. A glass mineral wool roll with 5200625408 0.040 2.00 80 1200 10200 12.24 24
exceptional durability and tear strength. The product is supplied in 1200mm wide
5200625400 0.040 2.50 100 1200 8200 9.84 24
rolls to ensure minimal cutting and waste.
5200625402 0.040 3.00 120 1200 6800 8.16 24
Isover Cladding Roll provides improved thermal and acoustic performance for 5200625410 0.040 3.50 140 1200 5850 7.02 24
metallic wall and roof applications.
5200625412 0.040 4.00 160 1200 5100 6.12 24
5200625404 0.040 4.50 180 1200 4500 5.40 24
Product Features 5200625406 0.040 5.00 200 1200 4100 4.92 24
Thermal conductivity of 0.037 W/mK or 0.040 W/mK
Excellent acoustic properties helps to reduce the internal
ambient noise levels during heavy rainfall
1200mm wide unsplit glass mineral wool rolls enables quick
coverage of large areas
Applications:
Industrial cladding
Isover Products
Isover Optima IWI System Product

Order Code
Product
Thermal
Conductivity
Thermal
Resistance
Thickness
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Length
(mm)
Pack Area
(m)
Packs Per
Pallet
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
Renovation
5200625392 0.035 2.85 100 1160 5000 5.80 24
Roll Thermal
The high performance solution for insulating new and older buildings from the inside making
Product Order Code Product Units Measure
retrofit more achievable due to the flexibility and ease of installation. A dry-lining system that
significantly improves thermal and acoustic insulation of solid or hard to treat walls. 5200618924 Optima IWI Support 100mm 1 Box 50 Units
5200013894 Vario DS Sealant 1 Box (12 Cartridges) 310ml per Cartridge
Use the online Optima IWI System Calculator to help you calculate the number of components
you require for your project (www.isover.co.uk/online-tools/optima-iwi-calculator). 5200013893 Vario KB1 Tape 1 Box (5 rolls) 40m
5200013892 Vario MultiTape 1 Box (10 rolls) 25m
5200618928 Vario ProTape 1 Box (5 rolls) 10m
Product Features 5200536439 Vario KM Duplex Membrane 1 Roll (60m2) 40m x 1.5m
The only through the wall IWI system protection from moisture for the complete substrate 5200618932 Isover Protect External Treatment 1 Container 5 Litres
Enhanced thermal performance
Minimal thermal bridging
Full intelligent vapour control membrane system offering excellent airtightness properties
A complete and adjustable system for all wall types and issues
A dry and time saving solution, easy to install
Applications:
External walls CERTIFICATE 14/5097
Isover Products
Isover Protect Isover Vario System
A sustainable surface treatment for protecting the fabric of buildings. It is a complement to the An innovative membrane system designed to manage moisture within frame and lining systems
Isover Optima system. Isover Protect is an external treatment applied to the outside of the existing whilst maintaining or enhancing airtightness. The Isover Vario system is a suite of components
wall to minimise moisture ingress from external sources whilst retaining breathable properties. designed to protect against moisture associated issues and provide superior performance.

Reduces thermal loss by controlling the water content of a wall Excellent airtightness levels
Prevents ingress of water into the building substrate (e.g. rain) Active moisture management
Stops the freeze-thaw cycle and a resulting deterioration of a surface Excellent for renovation of buildings and in the construction of new buildings
Prevents staining and pollution degradation Protects structural elements and ensures insulation works to optimum levels
Prevents re-appearance of efflorescence salts caused by the wetting-drying cycle
Limits moss and lichen growth by keeping a surface dry
Product Order Code Product Units Measure Product Order Code Product Units Measure
5200618932 Isover Protect External Treatment 1 Container 5 Litres 5200013894 Vario DS Sealant 1 Box (12 Cartridges) 310ml per Cartridge
5200013893 Vario KB1 Tape 1 Box (5 rolls) 40m
5200013892 Vario MultiTape 1 Box (10 rolls) 25m
5200618928 Vario ProTape 1 Box (5 rolls) 10m
5200536439 Vario KM Duplex Membrane 1 Roll (60m ) 2
40m x 1.5m
CERTIFICATE 14/F141
External walls Separating floors Room-In-the-Roof External walls Internal floors CERTIFICATE 14/5092
Isover Products
Isover Renovation Roll Acoustic Isover Renovation Roll Thermal
A glass mineral wool roll for multiple acoustic renovation applications. It will help to enhance Isover Renovation Roll Thermal is a glass mineral wool roll for multiple renovation
acoustic performance when applied to partitions and separating walls and floors. applications including thermal upgrade of walls, floors and roofs.

Excellent acoustic properties Excellent thermal conductivity 0.035 W/mK
Multiple applications Multiple applications
Supplied in 1200mm wide pre-perforated rolls for use in 400mm and 600mm applications Supplied in 1160mm wide pre-perforated rolls for use in 400mm and 600mm applications
Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area Thermal Thermal

Packs Per Pallet Product Thickness Width Length Pack Area
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m) Conductivity Resistance Packs Per Pallet
Order Code (mm) (mm) (mm) (m)
(W/mK) (m2K/W)
5200625518 50 1200 13000 15.6 24
5200625516 0.035 2.85 100 1160 5000 5.8 24
Separating walls Internal walls Separating floors Internal floors Room-In-the-Roof External walls Separating floors Internal floors
Building Regulations
Thermal W/mK Thermal W/mK
England - New Dwellings - Part L Acoustic dB
England - Existing Dwellings/Renovation Acoustic dB
(Airbourne) (Airbourne)
Minimum standards for U-values and Sound Insulation Internal = Rw dB Minimum standards for U-values and Sound Insulation Internal = Rw dB
Separating = DnTw + Ctr dB Separating = DnTw + Ctr dB
0.20 0.20 0.16 - Extension

0.18 - Extension
(Room-in-the-roof) (Cold Roof) 0.16 - Conversion
0.18 - Conversion
(Cold Roof)
(Room-in-the-roof)
0.30
(External Walls) 40 0.28 - Extension
2.0 (Internal 45 0.55 - Conversion CWI 1.6 - Windows 43
(Doors & (Separating Walls) 0.30 - Conversion SWI (Separating Walls)
Floors) 1.8 - Doors
Windows) (External Walls) (Doors & Windows)
Upper limit for air permeability

is 10m3/(h.m2) at 50 Pa 40 45 (1) 43 (1)
40 (Internal
(Separating Floors) (Separating Floors)
(Internal Walls) Walls)
0.20 40 (Internal
(Separating Walls)
Walls)
0.25 0.22 - Extension

(Ground Floors) 0.25 - Conversion
(Ground Floors)
(1) Minimum impact sound insultation of 62 LnTwdB also required for separating floors (1) Minimum impact sound insultation of 64 LnTwdB also required for separating floors
Scotland - New Dwellings - Section 6 Acoustic dB
Scotland - Existing Dwellings/Renovation Acoustic dB
0.15 0.15 0.15/0.11 (1) - Extension

(Room-in-the-roof) (Cold Roof) 0.18/0.13 (1) - Extension
0.25 - Conversion
0.25 - Conversion
(Cold Roof)
(Room-in-the-roof)
0.22
(External Walls) 0.22/0.17 (1) - Extension
43 56 53
1.6 0.30 - Conversion 1.6/1.4 (1) - Extension
(Internal (Separating Walls) (Separating Walls)
(Doors & (External Walls) 1.6 - Conversion
Floors)
Windows) (Doors & Windows)

is 10m3/(h.m2) at 50 Pa 40 56 (1)
43 (Internal 53 (2)
(InternalWalls) (Separating Floors)
Floors) (Separating Floors)
0.20 (1)
(Separating Walls) 40 (Internal
Walls)
0.18 0.18/0.15 (1) - Extension

(Ground Floors)
(1) Minimum impact sound insultation of 56 LnTwdB also required for separating floors (1) Lower U-value is required when existing wall and roof U-values are less than 0.70 and 0.25 respectively
(2) Minimum impact sound insultation of 58 LnTwdB also required for separating floors
Wales - New Dwellings - Part L Acoustic dB
Wales - Existing Dwellings/Renovation Acoustic dB
0.15 0.15 0.15 - Extension

0.15 - Extension
(Room-in-the-roof) (Cold Roof) 0.16 Conversion
0.18 - Conversion
(Cold Roof)
(Room-in-the-roof)
0.21
0.21 - Extension
(External Walls) 40 45 43
1.6 0.55 - Conversion - CWI 1.6
(Internal (Separating Walls) 0.30 - Conversion SWI (Separating Walls)
(Doors & (Doors &
Floors) (External Walls)
Windows) Windows)

is 10m3/(h.m2) at 50 Pa 40 45 (1) 40 (Internal 43 (1)
(Internal Walls) (Separating Floors) Floors) (Separating Floors)
0.20 40 (Internal
(Separating Walls) Walls)
0.18 0.18 - Extension

(Ground Floors)
(1) Minimum impact sound insultation of 62 LnTwdB also required for separating floors (1) Minimum impact sound insultation of 64 LnTwdB also required for separating floors
Notes
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The Insulation Handbook

A guide to comfortable energy efficient buildings

Cold Roof Room-in-the-Roof

Internal Floors Internal Walls Cold Roof Ceiling Level 08

4. Isover Product Guide 26

Isover enables easy identification of a products application and performance

External: Timber Frame

External: Steel Frame

Timber Frame Roll / Batt

Easy to install Thermal insulation Frame Faade Slab

Steel Frame Infill Batt

Cavity Wall Slab 36

Cavity Wall Slab 32

ULTIMATE Cavity Barriers

RD Party Wall Roll

Renovation Roll Thermal

Warming Potential of less Robust Details compliant

ULTIMATE Piano Plus

RD Acoustic Floor Slab

Sound Deadening Floor Slab / Roll

Cold Roof Room-in-the-Roof

Insulation Between and Over Joists Insulation Between Rafters

Between Joists Over Joists U-value

Isover Products: Isover Products:

External Walls External Walls

Cavity Walls - Full-Fill Insulation Between and Outside Studs

U-values calculated using standard wall ties (W/mK)

Isover Products: Isover Products:

External Walls External Walls

Insulation Between and Outside Studs Suitable For:

4 Isover insulation between studs

5 Recommended: Isover Vario Membrane System

6 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard Fire performance

Isover Products: Isover Products:

External Walls External Walls

Where to use Optima:

Excellent thermal performance

Separating Walls Separating Walls

Robust Details Timber Frame Party Walls

2 Block 2 Isover Timber Frame Batt 40 between studs

4 Isover Timber Party Wall Roll in cavity

Code for Acoustic Minimum Acoustic

(1) Choice of 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard TEN or 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc

Isover Products: Isover Products:

Internal Walls Internal Walls

Internal Partitions Internal Partitions

3 Timber studs 3 Metal studs

4 Board lining 4 Board lining

British Lab sound

These products carry a lifetime warranty when used in British Gypsum

Ground Floors Separating Floors Separating Floors

1 18mm Tongue and Groove 1 Walking surface

U-value achieved Thickness 6 2 layers of 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc 6 Ceiling

Isover Products: Isover Products: Isover Products:

Vario can be used in a diverse range of conditions:

Timber Frame Buildings Masonry Buildings Steel Frame Buildings

Roofs Rail Spacing (mm) Walls Rail Spacing (mm)

2 Inner liner panel

3 Isover Cladding Roll

4 External metal sheet

Isover Cladding Roll 40 (Thermal conductivity = 0.040 W/mk)

Roofs Rail Spacing (mm) Walls Rail Spacing (mm)

Isover Spacesaver Isover Spacesaver Plus

Product Features Product Features

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