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Hyfloor (T&G)
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0.021 W/MK
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Hyfloor (T&G)
Data Sheet
Premium T&G jointed
Insulation for Floors

The floor in any building is an area of considerable downward

heat loss when not properly insulated. Xtratherm has developed
Hyfloor XT/HYF (T&G) engineered tongue and grooved floor
insulation as the answer to achieve lower U-Values – in a
practical and robust manner.

Hyfloor (T&G) has a superior thickness to performance ratio, allowing

the lower targets required under Building Regulations to be achieved
with minimum thickness.

Specification Clause
The floor insulation shall be Xtratherm Thermal Resistances
Thin-R Plus XT/HYF (T&G) manufactured to Thickness (mm) R-Value (m2K/W)
EN 13165 by Xtratherm, comprising a 75 3.55
rigid Polyisocyanurate (PIR) core between 100 4.75
low emissivity gas tight facings. The 125 5.95
XT/HYF (T&G) _ _ _mm with Agrément 150 7.10
certified Lambda value of 0.021 W/mK to
achieve a U-Value of _ _ _W/m2K for the floor Resistance ‘R’ Values
The resistance value of any thickness of Xtratherm insulation can
element. To be installed in accordance with be ascertained by simply dividing the thickness of the material
instructions issued by Xtratherm. (in metres) by its agrément declared lambda value, for example:
Lambda 0.021 W/mk and thickness 75mm -> 0.075/ 0.021 ->
R-Value = 3.55. In accordance with EN 13165, R-Values should
Xtratherm PIR achieves an be rounded down to the nearest 0.05 (m2 K/W).

A + rating under the BRE

Green Guide.

Refer to NBS clause

M10 290, M10 40,
M13 260, M13 40
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Excellent 0.021 W/mK Lambda value

Robust Tongue & Groove Jointing
High Compressive Strength
Suitable for Underfloor Heating
Perimeter Strips for Robust Detailing
Reduced Insulation Thickness

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The XT/HYF (T&G) tongue and groove jointing Good detailing at the wall/floor junction is
offers a practical on-site solution that results in essential to reduce thermal bridging. By
a more robust continuous layer of insulation, placing an upstand of Xtratherm Perimeter
minimising the threat of thermal bridging. strip (XT/STR) insulation 25mm thick around
the external and internal wall/floor junctions, a
2 robust detail is created.
XT/HYF (T&G) is lightweight and suitable for
use with underfloor heating. Thanks to its
thickness to performance ratio, XT/HYF (T&G)
allows for reduced insulation thickness.
XT/HYF (T&G) should be laid staggered in
a break bonded pattern and fitted tightly at
edges and around any service penetrations.

XT/HYF (T&G)
3 Length (mm) 2400
XT/HYF (T&G) provides the most efficient Width (mm) 1200

means of floor insulation. It has the strength Thickness (mm) 75, 100, 125, 150

and thermal properties required to reach the

Other thicknesses may be available depending on minimum
high performance U-Values asked for in the order quantity and lead time.
Building Regulations.
Property & Units
Thermal Conductivity 0.021 (W/mK)
Compressive Strength >140 (kPa)
Reaction to Fire NPD

Xtratherm CE Declaration of Performance (DoP) for this

product is available for download from our website.
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Below Concrete Slab 7. If underfloor heating is required, lay pipes

Installation Guidelines
and clip to XT/HYF through the separating
1. Lay and level the hardcore in layers
layer. Follow UFH manufacturer’s
150mm min/ 250mm max and
guidelines.
compact well.
8. Pour and compact concrete slab to
2. Sand blind base to create a level surface
required finish floor level.
and to protect DPM.

3. The damp proof membrane (DPM), Below Floor Screed

normally 1200g polythene or radon
barrier, should be laid over the blinding, 1. Lay and level the concrete slab, allowing
tape lapped joints to prevent passage of sufficient time to dry out, as per BS 8203.
ground moisture. Carry DPM up to the
2. Beam and block floors may need a
wall to meet and seal with the
levelling screed or grouting to ensure base
DPC course.
level. Refer to manufacturer’s guidelines.
4. Lay the XT/HYF (T&G) across the DPM. If
3. The damp proof membrane (DPM),
two layers are required, lay the boards in
normally 1200g polythene or radon
a staggered jointed pattern. Closely butt
barrier, should be laid over the blinding,
all edges.
tape lapped joints to prevent passage
of ground moisture. Carry DPM up to
the wall to meet and seal with the DPC
course.

4. Lay the XT/HYF (T&G) boards across the

DPM. If two layers are required, lay the
boards in a staggered jointed pattern.
Closely butt all edges.
First layer
of Insulation
5. Place Xtratherm Perimeter Strips
Second layer of
Insulation offset (XT/STR) around floor perimeter to provide
on top of first layer.
robust detailing in order to prevent thermal
bridging. Ensure top of perimeter strip is
5. Place Xtratherm Perimeter Strips level with top of floor finish. Seal around
(XT/STR) around floor perimeter to provide any service penetrations.
robust detailing in order to reduce thermal
bridging. Ensure top of perimeter strip is 6. Lay a thin gauge polythene sheet, to act
level with top of floor finish. Seal around as a separating layer, over the insulation
any service penetrations. with 150mm lap joints. VCL should be
taped at the joints to ensure a continuous
separating layer, as per BRE GBG 45
“Insulating Ground Floors”.

7. If underfloor heating is required, lay

pipes and clip to XT/HYF (T&G)
through the separating layer. Follow
manufacturer’s guidelines.

8. Pour screed according to screed

manufacturer’s guidelines.
6. Lay a thin gauge polythene sheet, to act 9. Combine Hyfloor with Xtratherm riser panel
as a separating layer, over the insulation to achieve NZEB foundation performance -
with 150mm lap joints. VCL should be see separate brochure or contact Technical
taped at the joints to ensure a continuous Support.
separating layer, as per BRE GBG 45
“Insulating Ground Floors”.

ACDs must be followed to ensure that installation is in accordance with current Building Regulations and
accounted for in the energy calculation.
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Handling, Cutting
and Storage

Xtratherm insulation should be stored off the ground, on a clean

flat surface and must be stored under cover. The polythene
wrapping is not considered adequate protection for outside
exposure. Care should be taken to protect the insulation in
storage and during the build process.

The insulation boards can be readily cut using a sharp knife or

fine toothed saw. Ensure tight fitting of the insulation boards to
achieve continuity of insulation as asked for within the ACDs.
Appropriate PPE should be worn when handling insulation.
Please refer to Health & Safety data sheets on our website.

The boards are wrapped in polythene packs and each pack is

labelled with details of grade/type, size and number of pieces
per pack.

Durability

Xtratherm products are stable, rot proof and will remain effective
for the life span of the building, dependent on specification and
installation. Care should be taken to avoid contact with acids,
petrol, alkalis and mineral oil, when contact is made, clean
materials in a safe manner before installation.
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Typical U-Values
Thermal Performance
Table 1
U-Value calculations to EN ISO:6946 for UK
XT/HYF (T&G) Insulation for Ground Supported Floors

- 65mm screed
- Separating layer Polythene sheet
- Insulation with Perimeter strips
- DPM 1200 guage Polythene or Radon barrier
- Concrete slab

Perimeter/Area Ratio

0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90

75mm 0.17 0.18 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.20

Thickness (mm)

100mm 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16

125mm 0.12 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14

150mm 0.11 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12

Table 2
U-Value calculations to EN ISO:6946 for IRL
XT/HYF (T&G) Insulation for Ground Supported Floors

Perimeter/Area Ratio

0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90

75mm 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21

Thickness (mm)

100mm 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17

125mm 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14

150mm 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12

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Typical U-Values
Table 3
U-Value calculations to EN ISO:6946 for UK
XT/HYF (T&G) Insulation for Beam and Block Suspended Floor

- 65mm screed
- Separating Layer Polythene sheet
- Insulation with Perimeter strips
- DPM 1200 gauge Polythene or Radon barrier
- Beam and block suspended floor

Perimeter/Area Ratio

0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90

75mm 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.21 0.21 0.21

Thickness (mm)

100mm 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.17 0.17 0.17

125mm 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14

150mm 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12

Table 4
U-Value calculations to EN ISO:6946 for IRL
XT/HYF (T&G) Insulation for Hollow Core Suspended Floor

- 65mm screed
- Separating Layer Polythene sheet
- Insulation with Perimeter strips
- DPM 1200 gauge Polythene or Radon barrier
- 150mm Suspended Hollow Core floor

Perimeter/Area Ratio

0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90

75mm 0.19 0.19 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.21

Thickness (mm)

100mm 0.15 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.17

125mm 0.13 0.13 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14

150mm 0.11 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.12

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Fabric Energy Performance

Thermal Bridging
The difference is in the detail

Fabric Energy Efficiency is based on 3 main principles:

1. U-Values
2. Thermal Bridging
3. Air tightness

What is Thermal Bridging? How is thermal bridging measured?

Thermal bridging occurs in small areas Thermal bridges are calculated as a linear
where the insulation level is reduced thermal transmittance value - PSI (Ψ)
significantly compared with the remainder measured in W/mK. SAP and DEAP are the
of the element. They may be ‘Repeating,’ software program used to calculate a
‘Random,’ or ‘Non-Repeating.’ dwelling’s energy rating. Within this
software, thermal bridging through junctions
is accounted for as a ‘Y-Value.’

Thermal Bridging and Airtightness

A comparison between the Y-Value
and a hole in the construction

Y= 0.15 Y= 0.08 Y= 0.03

The equivalent of an open The equivalent of an open The equivalent of an open
‘Garage Door’ 2.1m x 3.3m ‘Patio Door’ 2.1m x 1.8m ‘Window’ 1.25m x 1.25m
(6.93m2) opening. (3.78m2) opening. (1.56m2) opening

Our innovative range of insulation products deliver the U-Value

requirements to meet Passive standards and building
regulations, but it’s not just about U-Values any longer.

How the system builds, how it interconnects at junctions and how it is

witnessed and confirmed on site is as equally important. Good
detailings deliver benefits:

More energy efficient Less chance of condensation A more cost effective

building with lower and mould forming at poorly method of achieving a
running costs. detailed junctions. low energy building.
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To achieve good detailing, Construction

Details (ACDs) should be followed during
the planning, design and build process.
Plaster
Inner leaf blockwork
Xtratherm Perimeter Strip XT/STR
Xtratherm CT/PIR

Wall tie Floor finish

VCL/Separating layer.
Brick outer leaf

DPC

150mm concrete slab

Xtratherm XT / HYF
DPM

25mm sand blinding

200mm compacted selected hardcore

Xtratherm PSI Values

Using ACD’s

Construction Details Block Type PSI

E5-MCI-GF-01 (Floor) Medium 0.061

Method PSI Value (Internal) Strength Engineers Calc

Required

1. Xtratherm Riser Med Block 7n 0.076 7.5 N/mm2 N

2. Lightweight Block System 0.061 2.9-7.5 N/mm (option)

2
Y

Manufactured
3. EPS Wrapped Foundation 0.105 Y
dependent

4. HD Glasfoam Break 0.056 2.9 N/mm2 Y

1 2 3 4

Xtratherm Riser Lightweight Block EPS Wrapped HD Glasfoam Break

Med Block 7n System Foundation

For further information on this topic: Xtratherm has published Thermal Bridging guidance,
request your copy from our technical department. Further certificates
are also available for download from our website.

Xtratherm has an extensive library of downloads

available on our website.
These include the ACDs, BIM files, CAD drawings and Agrément certificates.
Xtratherm also offers CPD training on thermal bridging as well as a wide variety
of building regulation topics.

Brochures Certs & DOPs CPD

Download brochures for See facts & figures on Find out more about Xtratherm
all Xtratherm products. how Xtratherm performs. CPD offerings in the Xi Academy.

ACDs (PDF) Packing Lists Education

Download Xtratherm’s Get size and dimension Xtratherm have developed educational
Accredited/Acceptable Details specifications resources for secondary and third
for Construction (ACDs). level colleges

ACDs (CAD) BIM Files Sustainability

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Xtratherm Products and Xtratherm Products and Corporate Sustainability Strategy
Accessories. Accessories.
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Hyfloor Strip
Foundation System
Hyfloor Strip Foundation System provides
U-Value and Thermal Bridging performance
to meet NZEB standards. Available: 225mm & 450mm 0.11-0.13 W
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– Addresses site detailing from an early stage
– Y-Values achieved < 0.05
– Excellent 0.021 W/mK lambda value PSI
– U-Values achieved 0.11- 0.13 W/m k
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– Using blocks suitable for multi storey buildings with a high

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– Complies with standard construction ACDs 11-0.13

– Traditional construction, avoiding the need for engineering assurances

– Suitable for use with built-in full fill and partial fill wall insulation

For more information

contact our Technical Team

T. 046 906 6050

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At Xtratherm we understand the

importance of giving our customers
the best technical advice.
We have taken the unique industry step of training every one of our technical
team that deals directly with our customers, to the highest industry standards
of competency in U-Value calculation and condensation risk analysis. We
have Thermal Bridging covered also under the BRE/NSAI Thermal modelling
competency scheme, using the most comprehensive 3D software available.

Our team and products are certified Our technical team

in the UK and Ireland and through can also provide:
the following certifications bodies:
— Thermal calculations
— BRE Thermal bridging modelling
— Technical advice on building
competency certification
regulations in the UK and Ireland
— NSAI Thermal modelling
— Technical papers on
competency scheme
a variety of topics
— TIMSA-BBA competency scheme for
— Certified CPD Presentations
U-Value calculation and condensation
risk analysis — BIM modelling

— BBA and NSAI certification of the — NBS Specifications

Xtratherm insulation boards — Educational resources for technical
— SAP and DEAP energy assessment secondary and tertiary colleges

Please refer to the Resources section of our website for more details

The Xtratherm exhibition space and training

academy has been developed to assist construction
professionals in understanding the principles of
specifying and achieving on-site, best practice
insulation standards for new dwellings, commercial
envelope solutions and refurbishment projects.

Get in touch

Dedicated Thermal Calculations, Technical

Technical Team: Advice or to arrange a technical visit:
UK: +44 (0) 371 222 1055 [email protected]
ROI: +353 (0) 46 906 6050
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Xtratherm has BES 6001 certification for responsible sourcing.
The second BREEAM credit under that category is based on
responsibly-sourced materials – at least 80% of the total insulation used
in roofs, walls, ground floors and services must meet any of tier levels 1
to 6 in the BREEAM table of certification schemes. Our Environmental
Management System is certified under EN ISO 14001, and our raw
materials come from companies with similarly-certified EMS (copies
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responsible sourcing meets tier level 6 in the BREEAM table.

Global Warming and Ozone Depletion

All Xtratherm Insulation products use CFC-and HCFC-free materials,
and are manufactured using a blowing agent with a low GWP
and zero ODP.

Good workmanship and appropriate site procedures are necessary to

achieve expected thermal and airtightness performance. Installation
should be undertaken by professional tradespersons. The example
calculations are indicative only, for specific U-Value calculations contact
Xtratherm Technical Support. Xtratherm technical literature, Agrément
certifications and Declarations of Performance are available for download
on the Xtratherm website. The information contained in this publication is,
to the best of our knowledge, true and accurate at the time of publication
but any recommendations or suggestions which may be made are without
guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond our control. Updated
resources may be available on our websites. All images and content
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