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
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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
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The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:

Yes Abiotic depletion - Acidification
Yes Global warming - Eutrophication
- Ozone layer deplection - Solid Waste
- Human toxicity - Radioactivity
- Fresh water aquatic ecotoxicity - Minerals extraction
- Terrestial exotoxicity - Water extraction
- Photochemical oxidation    

 

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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).