With an aged thermal conductivity value of 0.007W/mK VIPs
are the best form of commercially available insulation on the
market. By using 25mm thick VIPs as opposed to a
conventional PUR insulation (75mm - 100mm thickness) it
allowed the existing concrete slab to be left in place, thus
saving significant man-hours and cost.
By the nature of vacuum insulation panels it is important the panels are protected to prevent puncture otherwise a significant amount of their performance is lost.
To allow for this a protective rubber crumb matting (3mm thick) was laid below and above the VIPs to offer protection. This allowed site traffic unrestricted access over the panels and was a suitable protection to the 65mm screed which was overlaid.
The finished property is the first listed building in England to meet the AECB Silver Performance Standard.
By the nature of vacuum insulation panels it is important the panels are protected to prevent puncture otherwise a significant amount of their performance is lost.
To allow for this a protective rubber crumb matting (3mm thick) was laid below and above the VIPs to offer protection. This allowed site traffic unrestricted access over the panels and was a suitable protection to the 65mm screed which was overlaid.
The finished property is the first listed building in England to meet the AECB Silver Performance Standard.
