When it comes to multifoil insulation, Actis is a brand leader known for their expertise in innovative building and insulation materials as well as their commitment to reducing energy consumption. Some of their most popular products such as reflective multifoil insulation and membranes for applications within roofs, floors, and walls are trusted and used by builders, architects and contractors. Their innovative and versatile designs are easy to use and install, making them a popular choice not just for building professionals but for do-it-yourselfers and DIY enthusiasts.
History Of Actis Insulation
Actis was founded in 1980 and is now one of the market leaders of thin multifoil insulation within Europe based in the south of France. Actis takes pride in their local heritage and manufacturers 100% of their products in France. In 2003 Actis became part of Laurent Thierry Group, a group of manufactures in the technical textile construction for the automobile industry.
Actis invests 5% of its turnover each year into research and development to progress their products and manufacturing process. Their research and development team specialise in design and industrialisation processes and specifications including thermal regulations, energy efficiency, airtightness and comfort in the warmer months. Their development is reflected in Actis’s healthy insulation products that do not release irritating fibres, therefore, protective clothing, goggles, and gloves are not required when installing Actis.
Actis has a passion for recycling and sustainability and doing more with less. One of their main commitments within the building and insulation sector is to reduce energy consumption, this plays a key part in reaching energy transition targets, whether it is for renovations, new builds, or the emergence of positive energy buildings, insulation plays a primary role in achieving this.
Actis Hybris Panel
Actis Hybris panels are foil faced insulation materials that are copper in colour with an internal honeycomb design structure. The panels are made up of a rare blend of reflective foils, a vapour control layer, and expanded and shaped polyethylene foam. The technology within the panels is the closed-cell structure that holds heat and behaves as an insulation barrier that prevents heat transfer whilst allowing moisture to outflow. The panels are 1200mm by 1145mm and available in thicknesses between 60mm and 205mm. The panels have a thermal conductivity of 0.033W/mK and can be applied within a variety of applications including pitched roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors within residential and commercial buildings inclusive of new builds, renovations, and extensions. The panels are flexible and pulled open in a spring-like motion, this means the panels can be fiction fit into a variety of widths for applications within frames and between rafters and joists. The panels can also be applied to surfaces using mechanical fixings.
Actis FAQs
What is Actis Insulation?
Actis Hybris is a reflective insulation materials that is formed adopting a honeycomb structure made up of polyethylene foams glued to aluminium coated polyethylene foils with an internal vapour control layer.
Can I use Actis hybris in a flat ceiling?
When installing Actis into the ceiling, simply push the product in between the rafters and friction fit the insulation before covering with finishing products such as plasterboard.
Actis products can be used within flat roofs if it meets the building regulations. A building professional or architect should always be consulted prior to choosing the insulation materials for your ceiling or flat roof.
Can I use any foil tape with Actis?
When using Actis, the Actis Multidhesif foil tape is recommended as this particular roll is designed to adhere securely to the coarse texture of the Actis panels. General foil tape may not stick to the panels or may start to peel over time.
Does Actis hybris insulation conduct electricity?
Simply put, no Actis Hybris insulation does not conduct electricity.
Does Actis insulation meet building regs?
Actis insulation will comply with many building regulations requirements however the insulation material you should decide to install will be dependant on the building regulation of that particular building. You must also consider the factors that mean building regulations will differ, such as the type of building and where the building is located. Always consult a building professional or architect.