Kingspan Insulation is rebuilding trust across the construction industry through a renewed focus on transparency, rigorous testing, and best-in-class compliance.

Lately, there have been some remarkable projects which have made use of the versatile range of products from Kingspan Insulation. From the new Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital to a stunning 1950s house-within-a-house, each project demanded products that have been through the most rigorous testing, both internal and external. So Kingspan Insulation worked closely with architects to ensure confidence in its best-in-class products.

Its renewed, proven commitment to trust and transparency is attracting architects and specifiers across the UK and beyond. With reliability, performance and safety paramount, from boardroom to production line, Kingspan Insulation is committed to the highest standards of compliance, testing and external verification. 

So what does that mean in practice?
Well, firstly, achieving the ISO 37301:2021 global Compliance Management Systems standard at its manufacturing sites in the UK, reflecting its commitment to compliance and integrity. Then inviting globally respected third parties to review its compliance and governance practices, and with rigorous internal and external testing and accreditation to meet its aim of delivering best-in-class products.

Robust internal controls are applied, through initiatives like its Change Management Excellence Programme and Standards and Compliance Committees. And lastly, it meets and exceeds its obligations by using external test centres to verify performance, including fire safety through its suite of BS 8414 tested systems and AVCP1 certified products.

It’s an approach that is inspiring confidence and rebuilding trust. Take a look at some recent exciting projects using Kingspan Insulation products:

 Helping to cut carbon emissions by 80 per cent
A new flagship major trauma hospital in the northwest is using Kingspan Insulation’s versatile K-Roc Rainscreen Slab to radically reduce heating requirements. The new Greater Manchester Major Trauma Hospital at Salford Royal Hospital is set to provide much needed additional capacity to care for and treat major trauma patients.

BAM were appointed to lead the construction of the new facility as part of the Government’s New Hospital Programme. With the hospital committed to achieve an 80 per cent reduction in the carbon emissions they directly control by 2028 – 2032, it was also essential that the facility was well insulated to reduce the demand on its heating systems. To deliver this, whilst meeting the project requirements for a European Classification (Euroclass) A1 or A2 rated façade insulation, K-Roc Rainscreen Slab was fitted as part of the building’s rainscreen façade.

K-Roc Rainscreen Slab also contributed towards the project goal of reaching a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating, supporting with energy efficiency and responsible material sourcing.

House-within-a-House
A 1950s house within a Victorian conservation zone has been cocooned in roof, floor and wall insulation and a contemporary outer shell to create a unique family home. With the help of a number of Kooltherm and Therma range products, the house in Brockley, London has been reimagined as a contemporary construction, improving its energy efficiency and saving a significant amount of materials from ending up in landfill.

Architect alma-nac took a radically different approach. The revised building design adds a third storey with a steeply pitched roof, providing additional living space for the family. A new outer-envelope was built around the existing structure with a layer of cavity wall insulation in between. In order to reduce the additional footprint of the building’s ‘coat’, whilst achieving excellent thermal performance, Kooltherm products were specified for both the walls and roof of the building envelope. What’s more, a 100mm thickness of Thermafloor TF70 below the new underfloor heating pipes improves the energy efficiency of the building from the ground up.

The thermal performance of the property now vastly exceeds Building Regulations and gives a comparative reduction in CO2 emissions from 61.55 kg CO2/m² to 16.49 kg CO2/m². By adding a warm coat around the entire structure, the thermally-inefficient 1950s dwelling has been turned into a highly insulated, airtight construction.

Contact Details
Explore more energy-saving projects using Kingspan Insulation products at Kingspaninsulation.co.uk/kingspantoday.