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We are using three natural wood fibre products to obtain the most effective protection against our summer heat and winter cold. (Learn more about Summer heat protection).
We are installing a rigid 60 mm board on the outside of the building envelope frame called Protect H. It is tongue and grooved and will act as a thermal protection; preventing the intense heat of summer penetrating our home. The boards also protects against air infiltration. It has significant acoustic insulation properties as well, and is waterproof, so no sarking membrane needed
The second part of our insulation system is using the Flex 36 - it will be used in all of the wall and ceiling cavities in its 100mm thickness. In the ceiling an extra 60 mm will be laid on top of the 100mm giving superior insulation protection (significant heat gain/loss occurs in the roof cavity). The third type of woodfibre insulation is Underfloor. It is a 7mm board that goes under the cork/vinyl planks. This insulates the cement floor, against cold and sound transmission.
So where are we using wood fibre insulation in our build ?
Protect H
Wood fibre insulation board for use in External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS)
We are installing a high density rigid 60 mm insulation and vapour permeable board called Protect H on the outside of the building frame .
It is tongue and grooved and will act as a thermal blanket preventing the intense heat of summer penetrating our home. It also protects against air infiltration. It has significant acoustic insulation properties as well, and is waterproof.
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Water vapour open system
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Suitable for use with direct render systems
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Reduces thermal bridging through the structure
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Excellent thermal characteristics in both the summer and winter
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Manufactured from forest thinnings and small diameter logs
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Tongue & groove profile contributes to building airtightness
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Improves the acoustic performance of the structure
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Good fire resistance
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Simple and economic on site handling
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Sustainable and FSC® certified
Flex036
Flexible cavity insulation in roof, dry wall and floor constructions /partition walls, dry external walls and service zones
The second part of our insulation system is using the Flex 36 - it will be used in all of the wall and ceiling cavities in its 100 mm thickness. In the ceiling an extra 60 mm will be laid on top of the 100 mm giving superior insulation protection (significant heat gain/loss occurs in the roof cavity).
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Lowest thermal conductivity of any wood based flexible insulation products
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New fibre structure improves robustness and workability
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Friction fits to adjoining components
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Easy handling and classified as non-irritant to skin
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Excellent insulation properties in winter and summer
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Water vapour open for a healthy room environment
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Provides a green architectural solution
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Ecological and environmentally-friendly, fully recyclable
Underfloor
Impact sound insulation on parquet and laminate floorings up to 19 dB Improvement of the acoustics on parquet and laminate floorings
Underfloor will be installed under our Wicandar cork/vinyl tiles.
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Good airborne and impact sound insulation
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High compressive strength up to 15 tons / m2
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Highly stable woodfibre construction provides excellent durability
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Water vapour open
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Quick and easy to install
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Able to compensate for up to 3 mm of floor unevenness
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Suitable for use with underfloor heating systems
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Ecologically and environmentally friendly
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Recyclable