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Fibran XPS Floor insulation

  • 26-10-2017 02:19PM
    #1
    B-D-P--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys,

    Anybody ever hear of this insulation before?
    In a world where insulation prices are through he roof and we have to put 175mm on the floor before screed, I'm considering this stuff.

    Help appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    B-D-P--
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,162 ✭✭✭B-D-P--


    el bumpo


  • #3
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers, Paid Member Posts: 44,924 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    its an extruded polystyrene..... any reason you wouldnt use more common brands? its seems similar to kingspan styrozone 300

    are you expecting heavy loading on the floor?

    I had a quick look and my only concern is no clear IAB or BBA certification.


  • #4
    Metric Tensor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,732 ✭✭✭Metric Tensor


    I've never heard it but I looked up the thermal transmittance values and they are not on a par with PIR so to achieve the same U-Value you will need thicker amounts of this stuff.

    If you plan to install the same thickness your u-value will not be as good so you need to check with the person doing your DEAP calculation if it will work.

    As I said - I've never heard of the stuff before so I cannot speak for quality, certification, safety or anything like that.


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