Insta InstaBead
Blown polystyrene cavity wall insulation
‘This system consists of an expanded polystyrene bead material injected into the cavity where it is bonded with adhesive. It is the latest addition to the InstaFibre range.
Thermal conductivity (K value) = 0.040 W/mK’
| Material/s: | expanded polystyrene |
| Environmental statement: | none |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | BBA cert 05/4155 |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | ’energy saving‘ recommended |
| Quality certification: | ISO 9001 |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | none |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | none |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
n/a |
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| Country/s of manufacture: | UK |
| UK distribution location: | Berkshire |
| Alternative products: | Insulation materials |
| Further information: | Insulation materials compared Plastics and emissions |
| Information last updated: | Thursday 1st, May 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer: | The Insta Group |
| Address: | Insta House, Ivanhoe Road, Hogwood business Park, Finchampstead, Wokingham RG40 4PZ |
| Telephone: | 0118 932 8811 |
| Fax: | 0118 932 8314 |
| Email: | info@instagroup.co.uk |
| Website: | www.instagroup.co.uk |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification | |
| Global warming | - | Eutrophication | |
| - | Ozone layer deplection | - | Solid Waste |
| - | Human toxicity | - | Radioactivity |
| - | Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity | - | Minerals extraction |
| - | Terrestial exotoxicity | - | Water extraction |
| - | Photochemical oxidation |
*Note:
Manufacturer's evidence rating
* One star rating: The product has been included based on an assessment of the manufacturer's own product information.
*** Three star rating: The product has been included on the basis of a third party, independent, Life Cycle Analysis (BRE Ecoprofile or similar).