Floors |Walls | Roofs

Vencel Resil Limited

APPLICATION:

Below ground supported slab

PRODUCTS:

Jabfloor Premium Jabfloor

Head Office: Infinity House, Anderson Way, Belvedere, Kent DA17 6BG Tel: 020 8320 9100 Fax: 020 8320 9110 Technical Services: Tel: 0870 444 8769 Fax: 020 8320 9142 Email: technical@jablite.co.uk Sales Office: Boothferry Works, Howden, Nr Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 7EA Tel: 0870 600 3666 Fax: 0870 600 2555 Email: sales@jablite.co.uk Website: www.jablite.co.uk

Vencel Resil is one of the UKs largest manufacturers of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and under the Jablite brand, supplies a range of bespoke insulation products and solutions to the construction, industrial and housebuilding markets. Vencel Resil specialises in providing industry-leading insulation solutions that meet current and future Building Regulations requirements for the specification of floors, walls and roofs of commercial, public sector and residential buildings.
Established in 1973, the company has been a member of the Synbra Group since 1996. Synbra is a multi-national organisation specialising in producing high quality EPS products throughout Europe. Being part of a European group means having the benefit of access to extensive resources and technology.

BRE Green Guide to Specification

The Green Guide, produced by the British Research Establishment (BRE), assesses a range of building products environmental performance over their full life-span and awards them with a sustainability rating. EPS has achieved an A+, which is the highest rating possible and clearly demonstrates the materials excellent thermal and environmental credentials. The BRE ranks materials on the basis that the benefit of using any of the insulation types listed in the guide will outweigh the embodied environmental impact of their manufacture, installation and end-of-life disposal.

Technical support
Vencel Resil provides technical and design support and has a dedicated team of professionals who have extensive experience of working in the industry. Many clients find the technical support they receive invaluable in ensuring that specifications are in line with modern building requirements. Being more than just a manufacturer of EPS products, it is the companys expertise within this sector and the knowledge within its team which establishes Vencel Resil as one of the leading providers of high performance insulation.

Jablite Premium
Jablite Premium is an innovative Low Lambda (EPS) insulation material that has the capacity to enhance a buildings thermal performance by up to 20%. This enables builders and contractors to meet ever tightening Building Regulations without having to change their build practices A relatively new innovation in EPS insulation, Jablite Premium is becoming widely used in the floors, walls and roofs of domestic, public sector and commercial buildings. Instantly recognisable by its distinctive grey board with orange speckles, it provides the reassurances to architects, specifiers and contractors that the material used on site is the same as the one specified and, crucially, that the resulting performance matches the approved design intent. A major benefit of Jablite Premium is that it offers improved U-values without having to alter the thickness of the cavity wall or change the construction of the floor or roof. This ensures contractors on site maintain their efficiency, whilst clients benefit from maximum internal floorspace and low running costs.

Environmental credentials
Expanded polystyrene is recognised for its excellent energy efficiency and low environmental impact. It has an ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) of zero and a low GWP (Global Warming Potential), which is exemplary. Vencel Resil is fully committed to sustainability in all areas of its operation. Energy saving and modern methods of construction are all carefully considered when researching and developing new products, as well as end of life recyclability.

Jablite a market leading insulation material

Vencel Resil has a major UK manufacturing base, where its Jablite expanded polystyrene products can be produced to specific grades and thicknesses to suit clients needs. As such, the company is constantly seeking ways to enhance the performance of the range. Jablite EPS is a proven insulation material, widely regarded as one of the most effective on the market, offering high thermal performance, unrivalled sustainability credentials, long-term durability, whilst ensuring its cost effectiveness in the market.

Floor Insulation

APPLICATION:
Floor insulation below ground supported slab
Products: Jabfloor Premium 70 and 100
Jabfloor Premium insulation can be used in all floor constructions for both domestic and commercial buildings. The application will determine the grade of Jabfloor Premium required for your project. Jabfloor Premium 70 is mainly used for domestic floors, whereas Jabfloor Premium 100 is widely used for commercial floors where higher loadings are likely to be encountered. Jabfloor Premium
Jabfloor Premium 70 and 100 can be used below the concrete slab in solid groundfloor constructions to satisfy the relevant U-value requirements.

Type
Jabfloor Premium is supplied as EPS 70 and 100 as defined in BS EN 13163 Reaction to Fire Class E, containing a flameretardant additive.

U-values
The rate of heat loss through a ground floor varies with its size and shape. The thickness of insulation required to meet a given U-value will similarly depend on the size and shape of the floor. Approved Documents L1A , L1B, L2A and L2B guide you to BS EN ISO 13370 as the method for determining floor U-values based on the floor perimeter and floor area where: P is length of exposed perimeter in metres and A is floor area in square metres. The measurement of both the floor area and perimeter should be made on the internal finished surface of the walls enclosing the heated space; unheated areas such as garages, porches and storage spaces need not be included. For buildings such as terraces or blocks of flats and apartments, the measurement should be taken over the total gross ground-floor area. Table 1.1 shows the required thicknesses of Jabfloor Premium 70 and 100, to meet U-values of 0.25, 0.22, 0.20, 0.18, 0.15 and 0.10W/m2K. These values are based on the following k-values: Jabfloor Premium 70 Jabfloor Premium 100 0.030W/mK 0.030W/mK

Easy to handle
Jabfloor Premium is manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) which is lightweight and easy to handle on site

Approvals
Jabfloor Premium has been assessed and approved by the British Board of Agrment for use below the concrete slab in solid ground floors; Certificate number 87/1796.

Permanent
Jabfloor Premium is rot-proof and durable and will remain effective for the life of the building. It also has the added advantage of being flood-proof.

Dimensions
Standard size: 2400 x 1200mm. Standard thicknesses: 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 150 and 200mm (Other thicknesses available to order)

Rapid construction
No specialised trades or equipment are required.

Fire
Solid ground floors are not required to provide fire resistance. When properly installed, Jabfloor Premium is fully protected by the concrete slab, and will have no adverse effect on the fire performance of the floor.

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Versatile
Jabfloor Premium can be used above or below the damp-proof membrane.

Environment
Expanded polystyrene has been awarded an A+ rating by the BREs Green Guide to Specification.

For technical information

0870 444 8769

Floor Insulation

Floor insulation below ground supported slab

Table1.1

U-values
P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

0.25 W/mK
90 90 85 80 75 70 65 50 40 30 25

0.22 W/mK
105 105 100 100 100 85 80 65 55 50 25

0.20 W/mK
120 115 115 110 105 100 90 80 70 55 40

0.18 W/mK
135 130 130 125 120 115 105 100 85 70 50

0.15 W/mK
170 170 160 160 160 145 140 125 115 100 75

0.10 W/mK
260 260 260 250 250 240 230 220 210 190 170

Key: Standard thickness

2 layers of Standard thickness

Standard thicknesses: 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 150, 200mm

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Floor Insulation

APPLICATION:
Floor insulation below ground supported slab
Figure 1.1

Concrete slab

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Jabfloor Premium

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Damp-proof membrane

Jabfloor Premium edge strip

For technical information

Floor Insulation

Floor insulation below ground supported slab

INSTALLATION
Damp-proof membrane
Jabfloor Premium should not be regarded as a damp-proof membrane (DPM). A suitable DPM must be provided, positioned either above or below the Jabfloor Premium, or on top of the concrete slab; (See figures 1.2 1.4). Liquid membranes are positioned above the slab. The hardcore should be blinded before receiving either the Jabfloor Premium or the DPM. If a liquid DPM is used, care should be taken that it is compatible with the Jabfloor Premium and that it is completely dry before the insulation is laid.
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Figure 1.2

Damp-proof membrane above concrete slab

1. Jabfloor Premium
5 4 3

2. Jabfloor Premium edge strip 3. Damp-proof membrane 4. Concrete slab 5. Screed

Figure 1.3

Damp-proof membrane above insulation

1. Jabfloor Premium 2. Jabfloor Premium edge strip
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Jabfloor Premium
Jabfloor Premium should be loose-laid over the prepared surface; all joints should be tightly butted. If the concrete slab is to be poured directly onto the Jabfloor Premium, the joints should be covered with 75mm-wide adhesive tape to prevent the ingress of concrete or grout between the boards. Vertical upstands of Jabfloor Premium edge strip should be used around perimeter to prevent cold bridging, as detailed in BRE Report 262.
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3. Damp-proof membrane 4. Concrete slab

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Concrete slab
The concrete slab is laid to the required thickness and either tamped or powerfloated to provide the required finish. During these operations, the surface of Jabfloor Premium or the DPM should be protected from impact damage or excessive trafficking by the use of spreader boards.

Figure 1.4

Damp-proof membrane below insulation

1. Jabfloor Premium 2. Jabfloor Premium edge strip
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3. Damp-proof membrane 4. Concrete slab

0870 444 8769

technical@jablite.co.uk

References
BRE Report 262. Thermal insulation: avoiding risks Third edition 2002. BS EN ISO 13370 Thermal performance of buildings Heat transfer via the ground Calculation methods. BS EN 13163 Thermal insulation products for buildings Factory made products of expanded (EPS) Specification.

Floor Insulation

APPLICATION:
Floor insulation below ground supported slab
Products: Jabfloor 70, 100, 150, 200, 250
Jabfloor insulation can be used in all floor constructions for both domestic and commercial buildings. The application will determine the grade of Jabfloor required for your project. Jabfloor 70 is mainly used for domestic floors, whereas Jabfloor 100 is widely used for commercial floors where higher loadings are likely to be encountered. Jabfloor is available in higher grades up to 250 which may be required in certain specialist industrial and commercial applications. Jabfloor
Jabfloor 70, 100, 150, 200 and 250 can be used below the concrete slab in solid ground-floor constructions to satisfy the relevant U-value requirements.

Type
Jabfloor is supplied as EPS 70, 100, 150, 200 and 250 as defined in BS EN 13163. Flame retardant additive material is available to order.

U-values
The rate of heat loss through a ground floor varies with its size and shape. The thickness of insulation required to meet a given U-value will similarly depend on the size and shape of the floor. Approved documents L1A, L1B, L2A and L2B guide you to BS EN ISO 13370 as the method for determining floor U-values based on the floor perimeter and floor area where: P is length of exposed perimeter in metres and A is floor area in square metres. The measurement of both the floor area and perimeter should be made on the internal finished surface of the walls enclosing the heated space; unheated areas such as garages, porches and storage spaces need not be included. For buildings such as terraces or blocks of flats and apartments, the measurement should be taken over the total gross ground-floor area. Tables 2.1 2.6 show the required thicknesses of Jabfloor 70, 100, 150, 200 and 250 to meet U-values of 0.25, 0.22, 0.20, 0.18, 0.15 and 0.10W/m2K. These values are based on the following k-values: Jabfloor 70 Jabfloor 100 Jabfloor 150 Jabfloor 200 Jabfloor 250 0.038W/mK 0.036W/mK 0.035W/mK 0.034W/mK 0.034W/mK

Easy to handle
Jabfloor is manufactured from expanded polystyrene (EPS) which is lightweight and easy to handle on site.

Approvals
Jabfloor has been assessed and approved by the British Board of Agrment for use below the concrete slab in solid ground floors; Certificate number 87/1796.

Permanent
Jabfloor is rot-proof and durable and will remain effective for the life of the building. It also has the added advantage of being flood-proof.

Dimensions
Standard size: 2400 x1200mm. Standard thicknesses: 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 150 and 200mm (Other thicknesses available to order).

Rapid construction
technical@jablite.co.uk
No specialised trades or equipment are required.

Fire
Solid ground floors are not required to provide fire resistance. When properly installed, Jabfloor is fully protected by the concrete slab and will have no adverse effect on the fire performance of the floor. Euroclass E, flame-retardant additive material is available to order.

Versatile
Jabfloor can be used above or below the damp-proof membrane.

Environment
0870 444 8769
Expanded polystyrene has been awarded an A+ rating by the BREs Green Guide to Specification.

For technical information

Floor Insulation

Floor insulation below ground supported slab

Table 2.1 Table 2.2
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U-value: 0.25 W/m K

P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

U-value: 0.22 W/m2K

Jabfloor 150
105 100 100 100 90 85 75 60 50 40 25

Jabfloor 70
115 110 105 105 100 90 80 65 55 40 25

Jabfloor 100
105 105 100 100 90 85 75 60 50 40 25

Jabfloor 200 & 250

100 100 100 90 85 80 75 60 50 30 25

P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

Jabfloor 70
135 135 135 135 115 110 100 85 85 85 30

Jabfloor 100
125 125 120 115 110 105 100 80 70 50 30

Jabfloor 150
120 120 115 115 110 100 90 80 65 50 25

Jabfloor 200 & 250

120 115 115 110 105 100 90 75 65 50 25

Table 2.3

Table 2.4

U-value: 0.20 W/m2K

P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

U-value: 0.18 W/m2K

Jabfloor 150
140 135 130 130 125 115 105 100 80 65 40

Jabfloor 70
150 145 145 140 135 125 115 100 90 70 40

Jabfloor 100
140 140 135 130 125 120 110 100 85 65 40

Jabfloor 200 & 250

135 130 130 125 120 115 105 90 80 60 40

P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

Jabfloor 70
170 170 170 160 160 145 135 120 105 90 60

Jabfloor 100
160 160 160 150 145 140 125 115 100 85 55

Jabfloor 150
160 160 150 145 140 135 125 110 100 80 55

Jabfloor 200 & 250

150 150 145 145 140 130 120 105 100

For technical information

80 55

Table 2.5

Table 2.6
2

U-value: 0.15 W/m K

P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

U-value: 0.10W/m2K
Jabfloor 150
195 190 190 190 180 170 160 145 135 115 85

Jabfloor 70
210

Jabfloor 100
200 195 195 190 190 175 170 145 135 120 90

Jabfloor 200 & 250

190 190 180 180 175 170 160 140 130 115 85

P/A Ratio
1.00 0.90 0.80 0.70 0.60 0.50 0.40 0.30 0.25 0.20 0.15

Jabfloor 70
350 350 320 320 320 320 300 270 260 240 210

Jabfloor 100
320 320 300 300 300 300 275 260 250 220 195

Jabfloor 150
300 300 300 300 300 300 270 250 240 220 190

Jabfloor 200 & 250

300 300 300 300 275 270 260 250 230 210 190

210 210 200 195 190 175 160 145 125 100

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Key: Standard thickness

2 layers of Standard thickness

3 layers of Standard thickness

Standard thicknesses: 25, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75, 100, 120, 150, 200mm

Floor Insulation

APPLICATION:
Floor insulation below ground supported slab
Figure 2.1

Concrete slab

technical@jablite.co.uk

Jabfloor

0870 444 8769

Damp-proof membrane

Jabfloor edge strip

For technical information

NOTE: Damp-proof membrane can be positioned above or below Jabfloor.

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Floor Insulation

Floor insulation below ground supported slab

INSTALLATION
Damp-proof membrane
Jabfloor should not be regarded as a damp-proof membrane (DPM). A suitable DPM must be provided, positioned either above or below the Jabfloor, or on top of the concrete slab; (See figures 2.2 2.4). Liquid membranes are positioned above the slab. The hardcore should be blinded before receiving either the Jabfloor or the DPM. If a liquid DPM is used, care should be taken that it is compatible with the Jabfloor and that it is completely dry before the insulation is laid.

Figure 2.2

Damp-proof membrane above concrete slab

3 4 5
1. Jabfloor 2. Jabfloor edge strip 3. Damp-proof membrane 4. Concrete slab 5. Sand/cement screed

Figure 2.3

Jabfloor
Jabfloor should be loose-laid over the prepared surface; all joints should be tightly butted. If the concrete slab is to be poured directly onto the Jabfloor, the joints should be covered with 75mm-wide adhesive tape to prevent the ingress of concrete or grout between the boards. Vertical upstands of Jabfloor edge strip should be used around perimeter to prevent cold bridging, as detailed in BRE Report 262.

Damp-proof membrane above insulation

1. Jabfloor

2. Jabfloor edge strip 3. Damp-proof membrane 4. Concrete slab

Concrete slab
The concrete slab is laid to the required thickness and either tamped or power-floated to provide the required finish. During these operations, the surface of Jabfloor or the DPM should be protected from impact damage or excessive trafficking by the use of spreader boards.

Figure 2.4

For technical information

Damp-proof membrane below insulation

1. Jabfloor 2. Jabfloor edge strip 3. Damp-proof membrane 4. Concrete slab

0870 444 8769

technical@jablite.co.uk

References
BRE Report 262. Thermal insulation: avoiding risks Third edition 2002. BS EN ISO 13370 Thermal performance of buildings Heat transfer via the ground Calculation methods. BS EN 13163 Thermal insulation products for buildings Factory made products of expanded (EPS) Specification.