Is kingspan hazardous?
The product is inert and stable in water and soil. Waste insulation is non-hazardous. Product dust created in the installation process is regarded as nuisance dust only, because of its inert nature.
Are all Kingspan panels LPCB approved?
Kingspan’s FIREsafe systems have been tested and approved to Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), Factory Mutual (FM), BS 8414 and BS 476 Part 22 standards to comply with property insurers’ risk requirements.
Is kingspan QuadCore PIR?
QuadCore™ Technology is Kingspan’s new hybrid insulation core technology. It takes the performance of ECOsafe PIR – Kingspan’s incumbent insulation core – to a new level.
Are Kingspan panels fireproof?
Assemblies featuring Kingspan thermoset insulation products (including Kingspan Kooltherm®, Kingspan Therma®, Kingspan TEK® and Kingspan Kooltherm Cavity Closer) perform very well in fire resistance tests and can outperform equivalent constructions featuring non-combustible synthetic mineral fibre insulation.
How safe is Kingspan insulation?
We believe that cladding systems that incorporate our products, and that have been successfully tested to BS8414, are safe for use on buildings over 18 metres, where permitted, for example in offices in England & Wales. Learn more about our BS 8414 tested solutions.
Is all Kingspan flammable?
Whilst Kingspan thermoset insulation products are combustible and neither non-combustible or limited combustibility, specific assemblies which feature the products have been shown to perform comparably to those featuring non-combustible / limited combustibility products, in large and intermediate-scale reaction to fire …
Is Rockwool LPCB approved?
Linear Gap Seals Rockwool FireproTM SP Firestop Slab Standards LPS 1132: Issue 4.1 Requirements and Tests for LPCB Approval of Wall and Floor Penetration and Linear Gap Seals. This Certificate is maintained and held in force through regular surveillance activities.
What is QuadCore kingspan?
QuadCore® Technology is a new insulation core, self-blended and unique to Kingspan, that delivers the highest performance of any closed cell insulation core across four factors: fire, thermal, environmental and longevity. It is being rolled out into all our insulated panel product ranges.
Is quad core a PIR?
Is Kingspan insulation a fire risk?
Kingspan thermoset insulation products (such as Kingspan QuadCore®, Kingspan Kooltherm® and Kingspan Therma®) are ‘combustible’. This classification is arrived at based on testing of small product samples through the Euroclass System.
Is Kingspan flame retardant?
All Kingspan thermoset insulation materials (such as those used in all Kingspan QuadCore® Kingspan Kooltherm® and Kingspan Therma® products) have properties which can limit their contribution to fire development and mean the products will self-extinguish when the flame source is removed. …
What are the features of Kingspan KS Series panels?
Adjustable module widths can integrate for distinct architectural flair. KS Series panels can be customized with trimless ends and pre-formed corners to provide a clean, finished appearance. Trimless ends, bends and folded corners optional on select profiles.
Which is Kingspan insulated metal panels are fire rated?
Looking for fire rated insulated metal wall panels? MF Fire Rated panels are Kingspan’s mineral fiber panel option, which provide a fire resistive rating of up to three hours. Exterior profile options include Shadowline, Micro-Rib, or Azteco Embossed to meet all performance and design needs.
Are there LEED v4 credits for Kingspan panels?
With this in mind, Kingspan is providing a LEED v4 credits guide to assist the building team on how Kingspan Insulated Metal Panels may contribute to overall building performance and ratings requirements. Kingspan Insulated Panels has 3rd party verified product-specific EPDs by SCS for every product offered in North America.
Which is green rating system does Kingspan support?
Kingspan is committed to supporting green rating systems such as LEED, the Living Building Challenge, Green Globes, BREEAM and the IGCC (International Green Construction Code – ASHRAE 189.1). Specification of effective systems and materials are key to achieving these certifications.