Kingspan KIAU0058 Kooltherm Insulation Installation Guide

Kingspan KIAU0058 Kooltherm Insulation

Product Information

The Kingspan Kooltherm K18 Insulation is a super high-performance rigid thermoset phenolic insulation. It is designed for insulation, dry-lining, and vapour control. The insulation core is fibre-free and closed cell, providing excellent thermal performance. The K18 Insulation is also available in a range of other selected lining materials and is compliant with AS/NZS 4859.1:2018. It is manufactured in Australia and does not contain CFC or HCFC, making it environmentally friendly with zero ODP (Ozone Depletion Potential) and low GWP (Global Warming Potential). The insulation is resistant to moisture penetration, easy to handle and install, and has a Group 1 NCC fire classification.

Product Usage Instructions

To install the Kingspan Kooltherm K18 Insulation, follow the typical constructions and total R-values provided in the user manual. The insulation can be mechanically fixed to timber framing or the internal side of a steel frame with close-jointed cladding. For timber framing, ensure proper fixing to the timber studs or rafters using appropriate fasteners.

When installing the insulation, make sure to maintain a clear cavity to resist moisture penetration. The K18 Insulation is also resistant to the passage of water vapor, which helps to maintain the integrity of the insulation over time.

For tiled roofs with timber rafters, the insulation can be mechanically fixed to the timber rafters using appropriate fixings. Ensure proper coverage with the sarking or breather membrane before installing lightweight cladding.

Refer to Figure 1, Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4 in the user manual for visual representations of the recommended installations.

When determining the total R-value calculations, refer to the NCC 2019 guidelines for the specific building class and volume. The user manual provides a table with different product thicknesses and corresponding heat flow values for both heat flow in and heat flow out.

Always follow the recommended installation practices and consult with a professional if needed to ensure proper installation and optimal performance of the Kingspan Kooltherm K18 Insulation.

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INSULATED DRY-LINING PLASTERBOARD FOR MECHANICAL FIXING

• Super high-performance rigid thermoset phenolic insulation
• Fiber-free, closed-cell insulation core
• 3-in-1 insulation, dry-lining, and vapor control
• Also available in a range of other selected lining materials
• Group 1 NCC fire classification
• Allows quick response heating and cooling
• The clear cavity is maintained -and resists moisture penetration
• Resistant to the passage of water vapor
• Easy to handle and install
• No CFC or HCFC is used in the manufacture
• Has zero ODP and low GWP
• Compliant with AS/NZS 4859.1:2018
• Made in Australia

Typical Constructions and Total R-values

Mechanically Fixed to Timber Framing

Mechanically Fixed to the Internal Side of the Steel Frame with Close Jointed Cladding

Thermal Performance
NCC 2019 prescribes different methods to determine Total R-value Calculations for Volume 1 and Volume 2.

Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume One,
Class 2 to 9 buildings & NCC Volume Two, Class 1 & 10a buildings

Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume One,

Class 2 to 9 buildings & NCC Volume Two, Class 1 & 10a buildings

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.1| RT2.2
40 mm| RT2.3| RT2.4
50 mm| RT2.8| RT2.8
60 mm| RT3.4| RT3.5
70 mm| RT3.8| RT4.0
80 mm| RT4.3| RT4.5
90 mm| RT4.8| RT5.0
Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume One,

Class 2 to 9 buildings

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.0| RT2.0
40 mm| RT2.2| RT2.2
50 mm| RT2.6| RT2.7
60 mm| RT3.2| RT3.3
70 mm| RT3.7| RT3.8
80 mm| RT4.1| RT4.3
90 mm| RT4.6| RT4.8

Assumptions
The R-values shown are Total R-values for the building element as required by the Energy Provisions of the National Construction Code, calculated following AS/NZS 4859.2 2018 & NZS 4214. Kingspan Kooltherm® products are manufactured, tested, and packaged in conformance with
AS/NZS 4859.1:2018.

Fire Resistance
The examples shown are suitable for NCC Class 1 & 10a housing and Fire- Resisting Construction Type C walls in NCC Class 2 – 9 buildings. For Fire- Resisting Construction Type A & B walls in NCC Class 2 – 9 buildings a Performance Solution is required. Please contact Kingspan Insulation Technical Services on 1300 247 235 or email [email protected] for further guidance.

Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for for NCC Volume Two,

Class 1 & 10a buildings and NCC Volume One, Class 2 sole-occupancy unit or a Class 4 part of a building

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.0| RT2.1
40 mm| RT2.2| RT2.3
50 mm| RT2.7| RT2.7
60 mm| RT3.3| RT3.4
70 mm| RT3.7| RT3.9
80 mm| RT4.2| RT4.4
90 mm| RT4.7| RT4.9

Mechanically Fixed to the Internal Side of the Timber Frame with Close Jointed Cladding

Mechanically Fixed to Timber Rafters (Covered Beams) – Tiled Roof

Thermal Performance
NCC 2019 prescribes different methods to determine Total R-value Calculations for Volume 1 and Volume 2.

Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume One,

Class 2 to 9 buildings and NCC Volume Two, Class 1 & 10a buildings

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT1.8| RT1.9
40 mm| RT2.1| RT2.1
50 mm| RT2.5| RT2.6
60 mm| RT3.1| RT3.2
70 mm| RT3.6| RT3.7
80 mm| RT4.0| RT4.2
90 mm| RT4.5| RT4.7
Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume One,

Class 2 to 9 buildings

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.3| RT1.9
40 mm| RT2.5| RT2.1
50 mm| RT3.0| RT2.6
60 mm| RT3.6| RT3.2
70 mm| RT4.1| RT3.7
80 mm| RT4.5| RT4.2
90 mm| RT5.0| RT4.7

Assumptions
The R-values shown are Total R-values for the building element as required by the Energy Provisions of the National Construction Code, calculated by AS/NZS 4859.2 2018 & NZS 4214. Kingspan Kooltherm® products are manufactured, tested, and packaged in conformance with  AS/NZS 4859.1:2018.

Fire Resistance
The examples shown are suitable for NCC Class 1 & 10a housing and Fire- Resisting Construction Type C walls in NCC Class 2 – 9 buildings. For Fire- Resisting Construction Type A & B walls in NCC Class 2 – 9 buildings a Performance Solution is required. Please contact Kingspan Insulation Technical Services on 1300 247 235 or email [email protected] for further guidance.

Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume Two,

Class 1 & 10a buildings and NCC Volume One, Class 2 sole-occupancy unit or a Class 4 part of a building

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.3| RT1.9
40 mm| RT2.5| RT2.1
50 mm| RT2.9| RT2.5
60 mm| RT3.6| RT3.2
70 mm| RT4.0| RT3.7
80 mm| RT4.5| RT4.2
90 mm| RT5.0| RT4.7

Typical Constructions and Total R-values (contd)
Mechanically Fixed to Timber Rafters  (Covered Beams) – Metal Roof

Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume One,

Class 2 to 9 buildings

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.3| RT1.9
40 mm| RT2.5| RT2.1
50 mm| RT3.0| RT2.6
60 mm| RT3.6| RT3.2
70 mm| RT4.0| RT3.7
80 mm| RT4.5| RT4.2
90 mm| RT5.0| RT4.7
Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kool therm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard applicable for NCC Volume Two,

Class 1 & 10a buildings and NCC Volume One, Class 2 sole-occupancy unit or a Class 4 part of a building

Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Heat flow in| Heat flow out
35 mm| RT2.3| RT2.0
40 mm| RT2.5| RT2.1
50 mm| RT2.9| RT2.5
60 mm| RT3.6| RT3.2
70 mm| RT4.0| RT3.7
80 mm| RT4.5| RT4.2
90 mm| RT5.1| RT4.8

Product Details

Product Description
Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard is a super high performance, fiber-free rigid thermoset, closed cell phenolic insulation, sandwiched between a front facing of tapered edge gypsum-based plasterboard, and a reverse facing of low emissivity foil adhesively bonded to the insulation core during manufacture.

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard is manufactured without the use of CFCs/HCFCs and has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).

Alternative lining boards, such as fiber cement sheets, can also be bonded to the insulation core to create customized finishes and facings in our Kingspan Kooltherm® K18+ Insulated Lining Board range. Please contact us for more information.

Product R-value

Nominal Product Thickness (inc. Plasterboard)| Declared Product R-value at 23oC
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35 mm| R1.16
40 mm| R1.36
50 mm| R1.81
60 mm| R2.41
70 mm| R2.91
80 mm| R3.41
90 mm| R3.86

Specification Guide

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard
The wall dry-lining insulation shall be Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard mm thick, with a tested smoke obscuration of not more than 5 m2/kg, comprising a CFC/HCFC–free and zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) rigid thermoset phenolic insulation core with 10 mm plasterboard facing bonded to its front surface and a composite foil facing on its reverse surface, manufactured* under a management system certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001:2007 and ISO 50001:2011 by Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd and shall be installed by the instructions issued by them.

A Project Specific Warranty provided by Kingspan Insulation must be submitted.

• Applies only to the Kingspan Kooltherm® K10 insulation board used in the manufacture of this composite insulated plasterboard product.

Standards and Approvals
Kingspan Kooltherm® K10 insulation board used for Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard is manufactured to the highest standards and certified under the following management systems:

Product Testing

compression
Water Vapour Resistance| BS EN 12086:1997 / I.S. EN 12086:1998| > 35 MN.s/g

For calculation of condensation risk, the resistivity of the plasterboard component of the product should be taken as 50 MN·s/g·m

Fire Performance

Flame Index: 0

Smoke Development ≤ 3*

NCC Group Number by AS 5637.1| AS/NZS 3837

/ Amdt 1

| Group 1**
Smoke Obscuration| AS/NZS 3837| < 5m2/kg

• Applies only to the Kingspan Kooltherm® K10 insulation board used in the manufacture of this composite insulated plasterboard product.
• Applies to compliant plasterboard facing.

Durability

• If correctly applied, Kingspan Kooltherm® products can be expected to have a long life of service.
• Their durability depends on the supporting structure and the conditions of their use.
• Kingspan Kooltherm® products are warranted for 10 years for both residential and commercial installations.*
• Subject to the terms of the complete Kingspan Kooltherm® warranty document which is available upon request or downloadable from www.kingspaninsulation.com.au.
• Limitations
• Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard has a gypsum plasterboard face. It should, therefore, not be used to isolate dampness nor be used in continuously damp or humid conditions.

Environmental Data

Recyclability

| Non-contaminated insulation site waste is recyclable, but there are currently no facilities in Australia to process returned material

Re-usability

| Re-usable if removed with care (long term of service expected)

Water Use

| No water used in Kingspan Insulation’s manufacturing process
Blowing Agent Global Warming Potential (GWP)| Manufactured with a blowing agent that has low GWP
Blowing Agent Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)| Manufactured with a CFC/HCFC- free blowing agent that has zero ODP

Packaging

| Contains 0% recycled product Polythene wrap and EPS skids 100% recyclable

Installation Instructions

Dry Wall Plasterboard
Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard can be applied utilizing a variety of traditional or modern dry-lining techniques, to dry and structurally sound walls. These include traditional fixing to metal or timber frames, metal furring systems, or vertical timber batten systems. The particular system employed will depend on the construction or design of the wall to which Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard is to be fixed. The tapered edge to the plasterboard enables a flat seamless surface equal to traditional plaster finishes after the correct jointing procedures as per the plasterboard manufacturer’s recommendation have been completed.

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard must be installed per AS/NZS 2589:2007 Gypsum linings – Application and finishing.

Mechanical Fixing to Metal or Timber Frames/Metal Stud and Track/Battens
This method may be used on timber frames, metal studs, and track constructions or on any dry masonry wall that will support and retain the battens and associated fixings.

1. Place framing/battens at a maximum of 600 mm centers and positioned horizontally at floor and ceiling level / horizontal joints to support the Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard.
2. Ensure the framing/ battens will be wide enough to offer a minimum of 20 mm support to all edges of the board.
3. Use plasterboard screws long enough to allow for a minimum 20 mm embedment into the stud or suitable galvanized plasterboard nails, which should be placed at 200 mm centers and not less than 10 mm from the edges of the board along the line of the studs.
4. Drive fixings straight and embed heads just below the surface of the board. Care should be taken not to overdrive the fixing.
5. Screws used for plasterboard fixing must comply with AS 3566.2:2002 self-drilling screws complying with the building and construction industry corrosion resistance requirements.

Mechanical Fixing to Metal Furring Systems

Figure 8 Side elevation – Lightweight cladded stud wall with Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard can be fixed by the use of proprietary metal support systems to brick, block, stone, or concrete walls. The metal frame should be fixed to the masonry or concrete walls.

1. Provide a true and level base for the Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard by fixing the metal frame to the masonry or concrete wall under the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. Set the frame vertically at a maximum of 600 mm centers to coincide with the board joints and the midpoint of the board.
3. Fix the Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard to each metal framing section with self-drilling plasterboard screws at 200 mm centers.
4. Drive fixings straight and embed heads just below the surface of the board. Care should be taken not to overdrive the fixing.

Mechanical Fixing to Timber Joists or Rafters

Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard may be used to line ceilings or infill where an exposed rafter is desired. Installation is similar to that of a standard plasterboard.

1. A minimum of 20 mm bearing onto the timbers must be offered at each sheet joint.
2. Sheets should be fixed using either drywall screws or suitable galvanized plasterboard nails located at 150 mm centers.
3. Ensure fixings are located no less than 10 mm from the edges of the sheet.
4. Fixings should be long enough to allow a minimum embedment of 20 mm into the timber.
5. Fixings should be driven straight with the heads embedded just below the surface of the sheet. Care should be taken not to overdrive the fixing.

General Requirements

Cutting

• Cutting should be carried out either by using a fine-toothed saw, or by scoring with a sharp knife through the insulation and scoring the back of the plasterboard itself, then snapping the board over a straight edge and then cutting the facing on the other side. Ensure accurate trimming to achieve close-butting joints and continuity of insulation. Sheets being cut should be adequately supported to prevent breakage.
• When using a fine-toothed saw, ensure edges are supported to avoid excessive vibration.
• When multiple cuts on a board are required, such as around windows, consider segmenting the board into smaller sections to prevent excessive movement of the board.

Board Orientation
The Kingspan Kooltherm® K18 Insulated Plasterboard can be laid in a horizontal or vertical orientation to best suit the room configuration.
Services

• Where electrical and plumbing services are not surface mounted or chased into the structure, carefully recess the back of the insulation to accommodate the services.
• To ensure an appropriate rate of heat dissipation from cables, the current-carrying capacity of any electrical services partially surrounded by thermal insulation should be determined following the AS/NZS 3008.1 series.
• Ensure excess insulation is not removed to minimize thermal weaknesses.

Packaging
According to quantity, the boards are supplied in packs, labeled, and shrink- wrapped in polythene.

Handling and Storage

Storage
The packaging of Kingspan Kooltherm® should not be considered adequate for long-term outdoor protection. Ideally, boards should
be stored inside a building. If, however, outdoor storage cannot be avoided then the boards should be stacked clear of the ground and covered with an opaque polythene sheet or weatherproof tarpaulin. Boards that have been allowed to get wet should not be used.

Resistance to Solvents
The insulation core is resistant to short–term contact with petrol
and with most dilute acids, alkalis, and mineral oils. However, it is recommended that any spills be cleaned off fully before the boards are installed. Ensure that safe methods of cleaning are used, as recommended by suppliers of the spilled liquid. The insulation core is not resistant to some solvent-based adhesive systems, particularly those containing methyl ethyl ketone. Adhesives containing such solvents should not be used in association with this product. Damaged boards or boards that have been in contact with harsh solvents or acids should not be used.

OH & S
Kingspan Insulation products are chemically inert and safe to use. A Product Safety Information sheet is available from Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd.
Please note that the reflective surfaces on this product are designed to enhance their thermal performance. As such, they will reflect light as well as heat, including ultraviolet light. Therefore, if these boards are being installed during bright or sunny weather, it is advisable to wear UV protective sunglasses or goggles, and if the skin is exposed for
a significant period, to protect bare skin with a UV block sun cream.

Foil facings are conductive to electricity – avoid contact with un- insulated electrical cables and fittings.
Installation must be under AS 3999 Bulk Thermal Insulation Installation and AS 3000 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules).

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