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What is Recticel used for?
Recticel Plylock – Recticel Plylok is a thermal insulation board for use in warm flat roofs under traditional bituminous waterproofing and single-ply waterproofing membranes.
What is GP insulation?
Product Description. Eurothane® GP is a high performance PIR insulation board that is light weight, easy to cut, handle and install. Whether it’s a pitched roof, framed wall or floor, Eurothane® GP is the ideal solution amongst contractors and installers.
Is Recticel insulation fireproof?
8.1 The product has a reaction to fire classification* of Class F to BS EN 13501-1 : 2007 and is therefore not classified as non combustible or of limited combustibility. The product is therefore restricted to buildings up to 18 m in height.
Is Recticel fireproof?
Recticel Insulation products can withstand a safe operating temperature range of -20°C to 100°C.
Is Recticel insulation safe?
Recticel Insulation products can withstand a safe operating temperature range of -20°C to 100°C. Higher temperatures can be withstood for a brief time in certain applications, for example when adhering hot bitumen to appropriate flat roofing boards.
Is Recticel insulation flammable?
Will a vapour barrier stop condensation?
A vapour barrier (sometimes referred to as vapour retarder) is typically a plastic or foil sheet used for damp proofing to prevent interstitial condensation from forming in various building assemblies such as walls, roofs, foundations and floors.
Is Recticel toxic?
The product is not toxic according to the current legislation. Inhalation: no known toxic risk. Ingestion: no known toxic risk.
What is the difference between a vapour barrier and a breather membrane?
– as well as improving the air tightness of a building. To summarise, there are two important differences between a breather membrane and a vapour control layer: A breather membrane is positioned on the outer side of the insulation, allowing vapour to escape from inside while repelling any water that tries to enter.
Do I need to vent a roof with breathable felt?
With a breathable membrane, the AVCL is used at the ceiling line and in theory this means no additional ventilation is required, however, to be on the safe side, ventilated voids should still be provided.
Is Tyvek a vapor barrier?
Is DuPont™ Tyvek® a vapor barrier? No, DuPont™ Tyvek® is not a vapor barrier. It is made with unique material science to keep air and bulk water out while allowing moisture vapor inside walls to escape.
Are roof vents a good idea?
Go with the Flow. Roof vents create proper air flow, which reduces moisture that can build up inside an attic. Extra, unneeded moisture can damage almost any and every area of your roof. Also, attics without proper ventilation see mold grow as moisture is not expelled.
What is Recticel insulation?
Recticel Insulation offers a wide range of insulation solutions for both pitched and flat roof applications. A flat roof insulation board for use in built-up felt and single ply membrane waterproofing systems. Easy to install flat roof insulation board suitable for torch-on felt.
What kind of insulation do you use for a flat roof?
Easy to install flat roof insulation board suitable for torch-on felt. Powerdeck ® U is a high performance rigid PIR insulation board for use in warm flat roofs with bituminous torch-on felt waterproofing systems. Its optimum stability, strength and structural integrity allows for the flattest finish.
What does Recticel do for investors?
Recticel makes every effort to provide investment, banking and financial communities with the information they need. Our Investor Relations Department monitors trends on the global and sector equity markets and the markets’ perceptions of the Group to make sure that market and Group expectations are aligned.
What is a flat roof insulation board used for?
A flat roof insulation board for use in built-up felt and single ply membrane waterproofing systems. Easy to install flat roof insulation board suitable for torch-on felt. What air gap is required between insulation and breather membrane?