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Why Insulate? What material is right for my application? Does it Comply with the Latest Building Regulations?

It is important to choose the right insulation materials for your project to ensure an energy efficient building. Elliotts Insulation and Drylining offer a wide range of insulation materials from the leading manufacturers, such as; EcoTherm, Kingspan, Knauf, Rockwool and Springvale, to help you comply with the latest Building Regulations. Our range of insulation materials, includes a wide choice of thermal, acoustic and fire proof materials for both domestic and commercial applications.

Unlike many competitors we hold a vast stock of insulation at the branch. What does 'a vast stock' mean? At Elliotts Insulation and Drylining it means enough insulation to insulate around 400 three bedroomed houses.

We can also meet your needs for laminated insulation materials as well as fire protection, roofing insulation and membranes, party wall solutions, acoustic floor and ceiling systems. For further information contact Angie, Phil, Mike or Steve at Insulation and Drylining on 023 8062 3960 or visit Elliotts Insulation for all your insulation needs.

We are constantly growing our specialisation in Insulation and products recently added to our range include: Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier, Crown DriTherm32, KdB Airflex and YBS Non-Itch General Purpose Insulation.

Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier

Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier is a non-combustible wired mattress, used to sub-divide voids and spaces to prevent the spread of fire in buildings. It is available faced and unfaced to suit individual application requirements.

Application

Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier is used for the compartmentation of large cavities. It can be used in the following applications:

Large cavities beneath metal, concrete and timber decks
Large cavities above suspended ceilings
As a cavity barrier in timber roofs

A single layer of 50mm Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier achieves half an hour fire protection in terms of both insulation and integrity. Two layers of 50mm Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier with a 50mm airspace between achieves one hour fire protection in terms of both insulation and integrity.

Benefits

Offers both fire and acoustic performance
Satisfies the Building Regulations criteria for half hour cavity barrier
A double layer can achieve one hour fire protection
Foil facing option available for use above clean rooms

Rocksilk Smoke and Fire Barrier is rot proof, does not sustain vermin and will not encourage the growth of fungi, mould or bacteria. It is odourless and non-hygroscopic.

Standard unfaced split twice rolls are available from stock at Elliotts Insulation and Drylining. Contact the branch on 023 8062 3960 for a quotation or for further information. Foil faced is available to order.

Crown DriTherm 32

Higher density Crown DriTherm is being specified more and more to meet the new Part L regulations. Crown DriTherm 32 meets this requirement. Features include:

Semi rigid glass mineral wool slab with low thermal conductivity @ 0.032 W/mK
Gives high level of thermal resistance in full or partial fill cavity wall applications
Allows compliance with 2006 Building Regulations with any type of block inner leaf
Remains within a maximum 100mm cavity width to comply with above
Highest Euroclass A1 fire classification

With a 50 year guarantee and BBA covered for use in any exposure zone it's the product of the future.

KdB Airflex

Airflex is a flexible insulation that is used in conjunction with other insulation materials to reduce the ‘U’ value (thermal transmittance) in new or existing pitched roofs. Compared with the depth of PUR required to achieve 0.20 ‘U’ Value it is possible to save over 40% when you combine Airflex & Glasswool.

It is only 10mm thick and consists of a 3mm thick polyethylene foam (25 kgm³) core sandwiched between a layer of bubble foil, laminated with a coated aluminium outer layer on both sides. It is available in roll form with a width of 1.2m and length of 25m.

Airlex is BBA, IAB, LABC and NHBC Building Control Approved.

Applications

Airflex is ideal for top up, attic conversions and new builds! In addition to it's insulation applications it can also be used as a under tile membrane.

YBS Non-Itch General Purpose Insulation

Non-Itch Insulation is made from user-friendly non-irritant, non-itch material that is free from floating fibres or dust and so avoids skin irritation and respiratory problems normally associated with other forms of insulation. Non-Itch will not deteriorate over time and will not be affected by mould, mildew or rot. Non-Itch is also resistant to vermin and insect attack.

Benefits:

Quick, clean and easy to install
No protective clothing needed
Free from floating fibres
Direct equivalent to glass fibre insulation
Totally recyclable

Other features include:

Totally safe and easy to install.
Ensures a safe indoor air quality.
Fully recyclable and uses recycled material in its production.
Provides good acoustic properties to help keep your home or commercial environment quiet and free from noise pollution.
Non-Itch is unaffected by water.
Long term stability and durability 50 years +
Every one tonne of plastic bottles recycled for the manufacture of Non-Itch saves one and a half tonnes of carbon emissions into our atmosphere and so has a dramatic positive impact in our efforts to save our planet.
Ideal for eco builds

100mm, 150mm and 200mm Non Itch Ready Cut Rolls available from stock at Elliotts Insulation and Drylining. Contact the branch on 023 8062 3960 for a quotation or for further information. Other items in the Non-Itch Insulation Range are available to order.

In addition to the vast range of Insulation products at Elliotts Insulation and Drylining, Builders Merchant branches also hold stock of EcoTherm and Knauf fibreglass thermal insulation materials.

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