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Kingspan

Kingspan is a market leading manufacturer of high-performing premium insulation materials, systems, and products. When it comes to insulation materials Kingspan is a brand leader within the construction and building industry best known for their well trusted top-quality innovative products. There extensive range of materials offers a selection of advanced insulation products designed to suit the needs of most insulation applications, environments, and of course, project needs.

Kingspan’s Insulation History

Kingspan started in 1965 as a family business in engineering and grew throughout the 60s and 70s. the first insulation panel was created in 1976 and in 1989 the Kingspan group was officially created, and trading began. Since then, Kingspan has successfully launched a variety of building materials including insulation ranges such as Kooltherm, Greenguard, and Therma. Kingspan is based in Ireland and now trades in over 80 countries with more than 210 factories with over 22,000 people. Kingspan are also owners of insulation brand Ecotherm.
The Kingspan Group are united by their mission to accelerate a net-zero carbon future with the wellbeing of the planet and people at heart. Kingspan’s 10-year sustainability programme, also known as planet passion, is a 10-year global plan that aims to tackle three of the biggest global challenges; climate change, protection of the natural world, and circularity, using advanced materials, building systems, and digital technologies. Kingspan offers a wide range of insulation materials within a variety of product ranges suitable for internal and external walls, floors, and pitched roof and flat roof and other applications.

Kingspan Kooltherm K118 Insulated Plasterboard

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Kingspan Thermapitch TP10 Insulation Board

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Kingspan Kooltherm K106 Cavity Board Insulation

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Kingspan Thermafloor TF70 Insulation Board

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Kingspan FAQs

What is the difference between the Therma and Kooltherm range?

Kooltherm insulation is made up of phenolic boards whereas Therma is made up of Polyisocyanurate (PIR) boards. Both materials are rigid thermoset foams that are bonded to facings on each side. Each board has an impressive thermal conductivity with phenolic between 0.018W/mK and 0.022W/mK and PIR at just 0.022W/mK.

Is TP10 the same as TF70?

Both Kingspan TP10 and TF70 boards are the exact same product. TW55 is also the same board as TP10 and TF70. The boards are certified however under different names with TP for pitched roof insulation, TF for floor insulation, and TW for wall insulation. Despite the name of these products, they can all be used as a substitute for the other due to their specifications. These products will arrive in dual branded packs, each pack will have a sticker stating all three products, TP10, TF70, TW55.

Why is Kingspan insulation so expensive?

Kingspan products can be pricey, however the price is reflected in the high quality and performance of the insulation materials. The long-term results of Kingspan are saving money on monthly energy bills, therefore although the upfront cost may be high this is reflected within energy bills throughout the years so come.

What insulation material is best for my home?

The best insulation for your home is dependent on where the insulation is being installed, what the insulation is for, and your budget. Commonly used materials include fibreglass, mineral wool, and rigid foam.

What is thermal conductivity and why is it important?

Thermal conductivity is the rate that heat travels from one side of the insulation material to the other, the lower the thermal conductivity of the insulation material, the better. Low levels of thermal conductivity will help to maintain a stable indoor temperature by keeping heat from travelling in and out of the property through the building’s thermal envelope.

Kingspan Products

See more Kingspan products below that are not currently stocked by us.

Kooltherm K15 Rainscreen Board
K-Roc Rainscreen Slab
K-Roc Framing Slab
Optim-R Flooring System
Optim-R E Inverted Roofing System
Optim-R Roofing System
Thermataper TT44
Thermataper TT46
Thermataper TT47
Alphacore Pad
Alphacore Pure