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Premium performance internal wall insulation

Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard is a premium performance insulation with a fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic core.

As part of our Kooltherm 100 range, it provides a level of performance that is unrivalled in the world of rigid thermoset insulation materials with a thermal conductivity of just 0.018 W/mK across all thicknesses.

Manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero ODP and low GWP, it is an insulated plasterboard for mechanically fixed and adhesively bonded insulated dry-lining.

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Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard

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Thermal conductivity  0.018 W/mK across all thicknesses
Euroclass B-s1,d0
Inner (front) facing 12.5 mm A2,s1-d0 Euroclass plasterboard
Core Premium performance lower-lambda rigid thermoset phenolic insulation manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Outer (reverse) facing Low emissivity composite foil
Board size 1.2 x 2.4 metres
Weight Approx 12.63 kg/m2 at a thickness of 50 mm insulation plus 12.5 mm plasterboard

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Certification and specification information

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Regulatory information

There are potential restrictions placed upon this product which vary dependant on building type, height, construction and location. For guidance regarding the routes to compliance for meeting the fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations / Standards, refer to the relevant links to Government websites here.

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Sustainability

Net Zero Energy / Renewable Energy Kingspan Kooltherm K118 is manufactured in our Pembridge, Herefordshire facility. By the end of 2020, 100% of the non-renewable operational energy used in manufacturing processes in this site will be matched through the use of renewable energy and the purchase of renewable energy certificates (to offset any remaining non-renewable energy use). Visit our Net Zero Energy area to learn more.
Net Zero Carbon manufacturing Our groupwide aim is to achieve net zero carbon (CO2e) emissions (scope 1 & 2) from our manufacturing activities by the end of 2030. For more info, visit Planet Passionate.
Waste to Landfill At Pembridge, we currently send 7.9% of our manufacturing waste to landfill. We are working to achieve total landfill diversion in the next year.
Our Planet Passionate goal is to send zero waste to landfill by 2030.
 
Responsible sourcing This product is certified 'Excellent' to BES 6001 (Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products) for our Pembridge manufacturing site. 
Kingspan Kooltherm K118 is manufactured in one site and offers the following sustainability performance.

Responsible sourcing

Kingspan Kooltherm K118 produced at Kingspan Insulation’s Pembridge, Herefordshire manufacturing facility is certified to BES 6001 (Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products) ‘Excellent’.

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Planet Passionate
Through our new Planet Passionate 10-year groupwide sustainability programme, we aim to make significant advances in the sustainability of our business and of our products.

Case studies

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House-within-a-House

A 1950s house within a Victorian conservation zone has been cocooned in roof, floor and wall insulation and a contemporary outer shell to create a unique family home.
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Beaufort House

A 1950’s office building has been transformed into a luxury apartment complex with a major refurbishment featuring insulated plasterboard and soffit insulation.

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Dryburgh Gardens

Our premium performance Kooltherm insulation was used to refurbish these four 10-storey tower blocks in Dundee.
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Reeds Mill

Over 900 m² of Kooltherm and Therma products were installed as part of the restoration of a 19th century windmill, as featured on Channel 4’s Restoration Man series.

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