Second Nature ‘Thermafleece’
Wool thermal insulation rolls
Wool is a natural fibre from a fully renewable resource, consequently the life cycle of the product has an ideal energy balance. THERMAFLEECE is manufactured to a density of 25kg/m3 giving a K-value of 0.039 W/m.K. Because of its ability to rapidly absorb and release water vapour, THERMAFLEECE wool insulation can help to keep buildings cool in summer and warm in winter.
COOL IN SUMMER
When the outside temperature increases and begins to heat the wool, it releases moisture; that has a cooling effect on the fibre which reduces the flow of heat to the inside of the building. This can reduce peak temperature by up to 7°C when compared to buildings in which alternative forms of insulation are installed.
WARM IN WINTER
In the winter the absorption of moisture by wool insulation can increase peak temperature by up to 4°C when compared to buildings in which alternative forms of insulation are installed.'
| Material/s: | wool |
| Environmental statement: | yes |
| BRE Ecopoints: | unrated |
| Green Guide rating: | unrated |
| Environmental certification: | none |
| 3rd party accreditation: | BBA cert 02/3950 |
| 3rd party product endorsement: | none |
| Quality certification: | none |
| Reusability / Recyclability: | reusable |
| Recycled content to ISO 14021: | n/a |
| Life expectancy | unknown |
| Substitute for or new materials / method: |
insulation from non-renewable sources |
| Downloads: | Product brochure |
| Codes of Practice: | |
| Workmanship Work Section: | |
| Country/s of manufacture: | UK |
| UK distribution location: | various |
| Alternative products: | Insulation products |
| Further information: | Insulation materials compared |
| Information last updated: | Saturday 3rd, May 2008 |
| Manufacturer's evidence rating:* |  |
| Manufacturer: | Second Nature Uk Limited |
| Address: | Soulands Gate, Soulby, Dacre, Penrith, Cumbria CA11 0JF |
| Telephone: | 01768 486285 |
| Fax: | 017684 86825 |
| Email: | info@secondnatureuk.com |
| Website: | www.secondnatureuk.com |
| Supply chain availability: | Supplier |
| Supplier: | Burdens Environmental |
| Telephone: | 0845 601 1188 |
| Email: | eco@burdens.co.uk |
| Website: | http://www.burdensenvironmental.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).
