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FLOORS
15% of the heat lost comes from un-insulated
floors. There are several options of floor insulation
that can be used.
APPLICATIONS:

GROUND FLOORS
Ground Floors fall predominantly into two categories, ground bearing and suspended. Ground bearing floors will
normally be concrete but suspended floors can be suspended concrete and suspended timber. This has an influence on
the type of insulation used.
(a) GROUND FLOORS - CONCRETE
Insulation used here needs to be able to take active and dead loads. The dead load is due to the weight of the
materials laid on the insulant and the active load is the load associated with the use of the floor. The insulation
needs to accommodate these loads with the minimum of compression so is usually a rigid foam slab or rigid
Rock Mineral Wool Slab. This insulation slab can be located below the concrete slab or above the concrete slab
and below the screed or timber flooring.
(b) GROUND FLOORS - SUSPENDED TIMBER
Insulation used here does not need to be load bearing as it sits between the floor joists and is friction fitted and
supported underneath by netting. Insulation type here is normally lightweight which can be installed from above
in a new build application or from above or below in a refurbishment project depending the available access.

INTERNAL FLOORS
Internal floors can be separating floors between different dwellings, such as apartments, or internal floors in the same
dwelling and are usually insulated for Acoustic insulation purposes. This is used to reduce the effect of Airborne sound
and Impact sound.
Airborne sound is reduced by adding an insulation into the floor cavity.
Impact sound is reduced by providing a resilient layer to provide structural isolation.

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MATERIALS:

Glass Mineral Wool

Glass mineral wool is made from sand and recycled glass, limestone and soda ash. These are the same ingredients that
are used to make familiar glass objects such as window panes or glass bottles. The glass is spun to form millions of fine
fibres. A resin is used to bind the fibres together to form a mat of material. The density of the product determines whether
the insulation is a lightweight quilt supplied in rolls, a flexible slab or a rigid slab, and its thermal insulation value. Non
combustible and achieves the highest A+ Euroclass rating.

Rock Mineral Wool

Rock mineral wool is made mainly from volcanic rock, typically basalt and/or dolomite. An increasing proportion is now
recycled material from slag, a waste product from blast furnaces. The materials are melted and then spun into fine fibres.
A resin is used to bind the fibres together to form a mat of insulation. Non combustible and achieves the highest A+
Euroclass rating.

PIR
PIR provides premium thermal performance and is more effective than most other traditional insulation types.
PIR is made by blending together materials to form a rigid foam insulation product. The heat generated during the reaction
enables gases to evaporate and become trapped within cells delivering premium thermal performance characteristics.
Offering superior thermal performance to most products commonly available, PIR is available in an extensive range of
thicknesses suitable for a wide range of applications.

Extruded Polystyrene (XPS)

Extruded polystyrene (XPS) is made by mixing polystyrene pellets with various ingredients to liquify them. A blowing agent is
then injected into the mixture, to form gas bubbles. Next, the foaming liquid is forced through a shaping die. When cooled, it
produces a closed-cell foam that is rigid and moisture resistant.

Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)

Expanded polystyrene (EPS) is manufactured from small spherical beads of styrene which are pre-expanded with Pentane.
The beads then expand to over 40 times their original size when heated by steam. The expanded beads stick together under
heat and pressure inside a mould and the finished product consists of approximately 98% fresh air.

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FLOORS
Application:

INTERNAL
GROUND

FLEXI

Material:
ROCK MINERAL WOOL
A part of the Rockwool SoundPro range, Rockwool Flexi is a unique insulation product with a patented flexible edge
along one side. This unique Flexi edge is produced using patented technology to ensure a perfect fit is maintained
between the product and its supporting framework. This ensures the insulations integrity. Flexi is designed for a host of
applications where perfect fitting insulation is essential; in walls, partitions, floors and roofs. The Flexi edge allows the
product to be tightly fitted between timber and metal frames, without the need for cutting or waste.
Cat.no

Description

Thickness
mm

Width
mm

N33816
N34604
N39770
N39908
N39909
N08944
N08945
N08946
H63988
H64415
H64594
H64595
H64597

RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI
RW FLEXI

70
120
140
50
100
60
60
60
140
90
100
75
50

600
600
400
400
400
400
600
400
600
600
600
600
600

Length
Qty
mm
per pack


1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

8
5
4
12
6
10
12
12
4
6
6
8
12

R-Value Thermal
M2

Conductivity per pack

W/mk
1.84
Thermal
3.16
Performance
4.00
Rockwool Flexi
1.32
has a thermal
2.63
conductivity of
1.58
0.038 W/mK
1.58
when tested to
1.58
EN13162. At 140
4.00
mm thickness,
2.37
Rockwool Flexi
2.63
has a thermal
1.97
conductivity of
1.32
0.035W/mK.

5.76
4.32
2.88
5.76
2.88
4.80
8.64
5.76
2.88
4.32
4.32
5.76
8.64

The advantages of Flexi are:

Patented Flexi edge offers accurate fit to all widths
Will not slump if studs shrink
Multi-application, fits all typical metal and timber
frame spacing
No waste
Excellent thermal, acoustic and fire properties
Easy to handle and install without gaps

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FLOORS
Application:

INTERNAL
GROUND

ROCKFLOOR

Material:
ROCK MINERAL WOOL
Rockwool Rockfloor is a tissue faced high compressive strength slab designed to meet both Part E (Acoustic) and new
Part L (2006) thermal regulations. The Rockfloor range offers an unique economic dual density thermal insulation for
ground floors and acoustic insulation for separating floors. The Rockfloor range offers both rebated and square edge
options. Rockwool Rockfloor boards are supplied with a tissue face on the top surface. Note: The rebated Rockfloor
boards allow non-anhydrite screeds to be laid directly onto the boards without the use of a separating layer. The surface
also provides a useful medium for marking or scribing the boards for cutting, and facilitates the tight laying and jointing
of tongue and groove chipboard.
Cat.no

Description

N32542
H46944
H46946
H46947
H46948
H46950
N32630

RW ACOUSTIC ROCKFLOOR
RW ACOUSTIC ROCKFLOOR
RW ACOUSTIC ROCKFLOOR
RW THERMAL ROCKFLOOR
RW THERMAL ROCKFLOOR
RW THERMAL ROCKFLOOR
RW THERMAL ROCKFLOOR

Thickness Width
mm
mm


25
30
40
50
60
70
100

600
600
600
600
600
600
600

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000

96
80
60
4
3
3
2

0.63
0.75
1.00
1.32
1.58
1.84
2.63

0.040
0.040
0.040
0.038
0.038
0.038
0.038

57.60
48.00
36.00
2.4
1.8
1.8
1.2

The advantages of Rockfloor are:

Excellent acoustic and thermal properties

High compressive resistance
Easy handling and fitting
Minimises thermal and acoustic bridging

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FLOORS
Application:

INTERNAL

EARTHWOOL
ACOUSTIC JOIST ROLL

GROUND

Material:
Glass mineral Wool
Earthwool Acoustic Joist Roll is a flexible, unfaced, glass mineral wool quilt which is lightweight, flexible, resilient and
non-combustible. The rolls are 1200mm wide and partially perforated to produce 3 rolls 400mm wide or 2 rolls 600mm
wide. Acoustic Joist Roll is specifically designed for friction fitting between joists at 400 or 600mm centres to improve the
sound insulation of timber joist floors. Acoustic Joist Roll provides a high level of acoustic absorption, as well as improving
the thermal and fire performance of the floor.
Cat.no

Description

Thickness Width
mm
mm

N32539
N36429

EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC JOIST ROLL (3x400) 100

EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC JOIST ROLL (2x600) 100

1200
1200

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
9170
9170

Thermal values are not applicable 11.00

24
to acoustic products.
24
11.00

Application:

EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC
FLOOR SLAB PLUS

INTERNAL

GROUND

Material:
ROCK mineral Wool
Earthwool Acoustic Floor Slab Plus is an extra high dense rock mineral wool slab for the acoustic insulation of separating
floors to meet the requirements of a floating floor treatment in the Robust Details (England and Wales E-FC-1, E-FC-2,
E-FS-1).
Cat.no

Description

Thickness Width
mm
mm

N08231
N08232

EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC FLOOR SLAB PLUS

EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC FLOOR SLAB PLUS

25
30

600
600

M2
Length Qty R-Value Thermal
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
900
900

Thermal values are not applicable

11
5.94
to acoustic products.
9
4.86

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EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC JOIST ROLL (3x400) 100

EARTHWOOL ACOUSTIC JOIST ROLL (2x600) 100

1200
1200

9170
9170

Thermal values 11.00

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Application:
INTERNAL

EARTHWOOL POLYFOAM
FLOORBOARD

GROUND

Material:
XPS - Extruded polystyrene

Polyfoam Floorboard is a high performance, 100% ozone friendly, extruded polystyrene, rigid insulation board. It is
lightweight, yet has excellent structural strength and compression resistance.
Cat.no

Description

Thickness Width
mm
mm

H19560
H19561
H19562
N32629
H19973

POLYFOAM FLOORBOARD STD

POLYFOAM FLOORBOARD STD
POLYFOAM FLOORBOARD STD
POLYFOAM FLOORBOARD STD
POLYFOAM FLOORBOARD STD

25
35
50
65
75

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk

600
600
600
600
600

2500
2500
2500
2500
2500

18
12
9
6
6

2.55
2.20
1.70
1.20
0.85

0.029
0.029
0.029
0.029
0.029

27.00
18.00
13.50
9.00
9.00

Application:
INTERNAL

Kay Metzler

GROUND

Material:
EPS

Kay-Cel EPS 70 is a white CFC and HCFC free rigid Expanded Polystyrene board for use in Flooring application.

Cat.no

Description

N36979
N36980
N36981
N36982
N36983
N36984
N36985

POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70

POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70
POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70
POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70
POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70
POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70
POLYSTYRENE SDN EPS 70

Thickness Width
mm
mm


25
30
40
50
60
75
100

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

12
10
8
6
5
4
3

0.038
0.038
0.038
0.038
0.038
0.038
0.038

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Application:
INTERNAL

GROUND

GA4000

Material:
PIR
Celotex GA4000 has long been at the heart of the Celotex product range, providing a range of thermal insulation
solutions to the builder. GA4000 is a general purpose insulation board suitable for floor, wall and roof applications.
Cat.no

Description

N67989
N67990
N67991
N67992
N67993
N67994
N67995
N68100
N67996
N68101
N67997

CELOTEX GA4050
CELOTEX GA4055
CELOTEX GA4060
CELOTEX GA4065
CELOTEX GA4070
CELOTEX GA4075
CELOTEX GA4080
CELOTEX GA4085
CELOTEX GA4090
CELOTEX GA4095
CELOTEX GA4100

Thickness Width
mm
mm


50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

8
7
7
6
6
6
6
5
5
5
12

2.25
2.50
2.70
2.95
3.15
3.40
3.60
3.85
4.05
4.30
4.50

0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022

23.04
20.16
20.16
17.28
17.28
17.28
17.28
14.40
14.40
14.40
34.56

The advantages of GA4000 are:

Is suitable for use in a number of applications including roof,
wall and floor systems
Is easy to cut and shape
Includes low emissivity foil facings giving improved thermal
insulation with cavity air spaces
Provides reliable long-term energy savings for buildings
Improved thermal performance of 0.022W/mK helping achieve
better U-values and thinner solutions
Approved under BBA certificate 95/3197
Helps meet the requirements of Part L 2010

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FLOORS
Application:
INTERNAL

GROUND

FR4000

Material:
PIR
Celotex FR4000 is a premium performance PIR solution. Through ongoing product development and breakthrough design,
FR4000 offers enhanced thermal performance compared to typical PIR as well as Class O fire performance throughout the
entire product. FR4000 is specifically targeted at pitched roof, wall and floor applications.
Cat.no

Description

N41689
N41694
N41695
N41696
N41697
N41698
N41699
N41700
N41701
N41702
N41703
N41704
N41705

CELOTEX FR4025
CELOTEX FR4050
CELOTEX FR4060
CELOTEX FR4070
CELOTEX FR4075
CELOTEX FR4080
CELOTEX FR4090
CELOTEX FR4100
CELOTEX FR4110
CELOTEX FR4120
CELOTEX FR4130
CELOTEX FR4140
CELOTEX FR4150

Thickness Width
mm
mm


25
50
60
70
75
80
90
100
110
120
130
140
150

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

16
8
7
6
6
6
5
12
11
10
9
8
8

1.10
2.25
2.70
3.15
3.40
3.60
4.05
4.50
5.00
5.45
5.90
6.35
6.80

0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022

46.08
23.04
20.16
17.28
17.28
17.28
14.40
34.56
31.68
28.80
25.92
23.04
23.04

The advantages of FR4000 are:

H
 as the best fire performance of any PIR insulation board,
with Class O performance throughout the entire product
Comes in a standard board size of 1200mm x 2400mm
F eatures low emissivity textured aluminium foil facings for
improved thermal performance within cavity air-spaces
Improved thermal performance of 0.022W/mk helping achieve
better U-values and thinner solutions
Approved under BBA certificate 95/3197
H
 elps meet the requirements of Part L 2010

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Application:
INTERNAL

GROUND

TB4000

Material:
PIR
Celotex TB4000 is a thin foil-faced insulation board especially developed to provide simple solutions to overcome thermal
bridging. It highlights our industry leading position as a manufacturer of thin boards enabling the maximisation of internal
space. Celotex is unique in being able to offer boards as thin as 12mm to the market for this purpose. TB4000 can be
used in floors, walls and roofs as well as a multi-purpose insulation board.
Cat.no

Description

N68012
N68013
N68014
N68015
N68016
N68017
N68018

CELOTEX TB4012
CELOTEX TB4020
CELOTEX TB4025
CELOTEX TB4030
CELOTEX TB4035
CELOTEX TB4040
CELOTEX TB4045

Thickness Width
mm
mm


12
20
25
30
35
40
45

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

28
20
16
14
12
10
9

0.50
0.90
1.10
1.35
1.55
1.80
2.00

0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022

80.64
57.60
46.08
40.32
34.56
28.80
25.92

The advantages of TB4000 are:

Is specifically designed to eliminate thermal bridges
Is suitable for use in a number of applications including roof,
wall and floor systems
Is easy to cut and shape
Includes low emissivity foil facings giving improved thermal
insulation with cavity air spaces
Provides reliable long-term energy savings for buildings
Improved thermal performance of 0.022W/mK helping achieve
better U-values and thinner solutions
Approved under BBA certificate 95/3197
Helps meet the requirements of Part L 2010

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FLOORS
Application:

INTERNAL
GROUND

SL4000

Material:
PIR
Celotex SL4000 is a high performance thermal insulation board combining premium performance PIR insulation bonded
to 6mm calcium silicate. SL4000 is specifically targeted at semi-exposed and exposed applications such as concrete
soffit floors.
Cat.no

Description

N42056
N42057
N42058
N42059
N42060
N42061
N42062
N42063

CELOTEX SL4056
CELOTEX SL4066
CELOTEX SL4076
CELOTEX SL4086
CELOTEX SL4096
CELOTEX SL4106
CELOTEX SL4116
CELOTEX SL4126

Thickness Width
mm
mm


56
66
76
86
96
106
116
126

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

20
17
15
13
12
11
10
9

2.25
2.70
3.15
3.65
4.10
4.55
5.00
5.45

0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022

57.60
48.96
43.20
37.44
34.56
31.68
28.80
25.92

The advantages of SL4000 are:

Utilises the unrivalled insulation properties of premium
Celotex FR4000 with calcium silicate providing additional
fire performance
Reduces installation times due to the insulation and calcium
silicate being supplied as one product
Delivers greater impact resistance compared to exposed
insulation systems
Provides a decorative finish with no need for on-site
decorating
Is a lighter weight solution that other insulation options
Offers enhanced thermal performance and even lower
U-values
Provides long term energy savings for buildings
Helps meet the requirements of Part L 2010

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Application:
INTERNAL

GROUND

FF4000

Material:
PIR
Celotex FF4000 is aimed specifically at the underfloor heating market where the increased compressive strength of the
product provides better dimensional stability and resistance to site traffic during installation whilst the foam structure
ensures better pipe clip retention.
Cat.no

Description

N68117
N05316
N68118
N68119
N05317
N67985
N68120

CELOTEX FF4050
CELOTEX FF4070
CELOTEX FF4075
CELOTEX FF4085
CELOTEX FF4090
CELOTEX FF4100
CELOTEX FF4125

Thickness Width
mm
mm


50
70
75
85
90
100
125

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

24
17
16
14
13
12
9

2.25
3.15
3.40
3.85
4.05
4.50
5.65

0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022

69.12
48.96
46.08
40.32
37.44
34.56
25.92

Application:
INTERNAL

GROUND

XR4000

Material:
PIR
Celotex XR4000 enables users to achieve lower U-values with a single layer of insulation than has previously been
possible. This will help designers meet present and future legislation including the Building Regulations, BREEAM and the
Code for Sustainable Homes. XR4000 is appropriate for use in floor, wall and roof applications.

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Cat.no

Description

N67998
N67999
N68000
N68001
N68002
N68003
N05315

CELOTEX XR4110
CELOTEX XR4120
CELOTEX XR4130
CELOTEX XR4140
CELOTEX XR4150
CELOTEX XR4165
CELOTEX XR4200

Thickness Width
mm
mm


110
120
130
140
150
165
200

1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200
1200

Length Qty R-Value Thermal

M2
mm per pack

Conductivity per pack



W/mk
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400
2400

11
10
9
8
8
7
6

5.00
5.45
5.90
6.35
6.80
7.50
9.05

0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022
0.022

31.68
28.80
25.92
23.04
23.04
20.16
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