Springvale ‘Platinum Floorshield’
ground floor insulation, rigid, polystyrene
‘Springvale Platinum Floorshield is a rigid insulation panel manufactured from lightweight closed cell Neopor® grade EPS polystyrene block intended for use on both ground supported and suspended concrete floors. It is also suitable for use as a rigid insulation board fitted between joists in suspended timber floors. Springvale Platinum Floorshield is produced in a range of densities each with a unique set of physical properties to optimise performance in the various applications where the products are used.
Springvale Platinum Floorshield is available in large 2400mm by 1200mm sheets in a wide range of thicknesses. It is also available in boards measuring 1200mm by 600mm for more convenient handling. Boards with tongue and groove edge profiles are also available in this size by special order.
Thermal conductivity (K value)= 0.033W/mK’
| Material/s: | EPS |
| Environmental statement: | yes |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | BBA Cert No. 95/3160 |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | ISO 9001 |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | unknown |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
n/a |
| Downloads: | Technical data |
| Codes of Practice: | |
| Workmanship Work Section: | |
| Country/s of manufacture: | UK |
| UK distribution location: | Derbyshire, Newcastle, NI |
| Alternative products: | Thermal insulation |
| Further information: | Insulation materials compared |
| Information last updated: | Saturday 3rd, May 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Springvale EPS Ltd |
| Address: | Dinting Vale Business Park, Glossop, SK13 6LG |
| Telephone: | 0845 769 7452 |
| Fax: | 0845 769 7453 |
| Email: | technical@springvale.com |
| Website: | www.springvale.com |
| Supply chain availability: | Manufacturer |
| Supplier: | Springvale EPS Ltd |
| Telephone: | 01457 863 211 |
| Email: | sales@springvale.com |
| Website: | http://www.springvale.com |
The product has been selected on the above average performance in the following areas:
| - | Abiotic depletion | - | Acidification |
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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).
