Insulation Seventh Issue | 08/2024

Great Britain & Ireland

Kingspan GreenGuard
®

Heavy Duty Floors

Insulation for heavy duty commercial, industrial and cold store flooring

 Rigid extruded polystyrene

insulation - thermal
conductivities as
low as 0.033 W/mK
 High compressive strength
- available in a number of
grades to suit a range of
service loads
 Resistant to ground moisture
penetration
 Unaffected by air infiltration
 Easy to handle and install
 Ideal for new build and
refurbishment
Typical constructions and U-values

Assumptions For buildings with large ground floor areas, complete

insulation of the ground floor may be unnecessary. Insulating
The U−values in the tables that follow have been calculated the perimeter in a 1.2 metre wide strip may provide adequate
using the method detailed in BS EN ISO 13370: 2017 (Thermal thermal performance (Figure 2). For further advice on
performance of buildings. Heat transfer via the ground. the width of the perimeter insulation please contact the
Calculation methods), and using the conventions set out in Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department.
BR 443 (Conventions for U-value calculations). They are valid
for the constructions shown in the details immediately above Calculations in the tables that follow assume complete
each table. insulation of the floor area, please contact the Kingspan
Insulation Technical Service Department for calculations with
Unlike roofs, walls and intermediate floors, U-value perimeter insulation only.
calculations for basement floors cannot be calculated
with reference to the construction detail alone. Heat loss Perimeter
Kingspan GreenGuard®
from basement floors depends upon the ratio of exposed in 1.2 metre perimeter strip
insulation
upstand Floor slab Screed
floor perimeter to the total floor area, the thickness of the
basement wall and depth of the basement.
Minimum of
Floor dimensions should be measured between the finished 150 / 225* mm
for a concrete
internal surfaces of the external walls. Non-usable heated floor
space such as ducts and stairwells should be included when
determining the area of the floor. Unheated spaces outside
of the insulated fabric, such as attached garages or porches,
should be excluded when determining the area of the floor,
but the length of the wall between the heated building and Figure 2 - Perimeter strip concrete floor insulation
the unheated space should be included when determining
NB The figures quoted are for guidance only. A detailed U-value calculation should be
the perimeter. The floor dimensions of semi-detached, completed for each project.
terraced or other joined premises / dwellings can be taken NB For the purposes of these calculations, using the method as detailed in BS EN ISO
either as those of the premises / dwelling itself or those of 13370: 2017 / I.S. EN ISO 13370: 2007, the soil has been assumed to be sand or gravel,
the wall insulation is assumed to overlap the floor insulation by minimum 150 / 225*
the whole building. Where extensions to existing buildings are mm, and the standard of workmanship has been assumed good, and therefore the
correction factor for air gaps has been ignored.
under consideration, the floor dimensions should be taken as
NB If your construction is different from those specified, and / or to gain a
those of the extension. comprehensive U-value calculation for your project, please consult the Kingspan
Insulation Technical Service Department for assistance (see rear cover).
If the P/A ratio lies between two of the numbers shown in the NB These calculations were completed on the assumption that the insulation present
tables to follow, for a safe estimate, please use the P/A ratio in the floor construction is installed above the damp proof membrane, therefore
declared thermal conductivity values were used.
shown that is the next highest i.e. for 0.57 use 0.6.
NB For guidance regarding the routes to compliance for meeting the fire safety
For buildings with relatively small ground floor areas requirements of the Building Regulations / Standards, refer to the relevant
Technical Bulletins and links to Government websites at
(primarily domestic properties), if the ground floor is left www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/fireregulations (for GB) or contact technical
uninsulated, the thermal performance will be poor. To services at [email protected] (for Ireland).
enhance the thermal performance, complete insulation of * 150 mm applies to the UK and 225 mm to the Republic of Ireland.
the ground floor should be adopted (Figure 1).
U-value table key
Perimeter Kingspan GreenGuard®
insulation Further information on the applicable notional and area
Floor slab Screed
upstand weighted average U-values is available in the relevant
geographical documentation:
Minimum of
150 / 225* mm  Approved Documents L to the Building Regulations for
for a concrete
floor England;
 Approved Documents L to the Building Regulations for
Wales;
 Technical Handbooks Section 6 to the Building Standards
for Scotland;
Figure 1 - Complete concrete floor insulation
 Technical Booklets F1 & F2 to the Building Regulations for
Northern Ireland; and
 Technical Guidance Document L (Dwellings) and Technical
Guidance Document L (Buildings other than Dwellings) to
the Building Regulations for the Republic of Ireland.

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Typical constructions and U-values

Solid concrete ground floors

Medium compressive loads High to severe compressive loads

Separation layer if required Separation layer if required

(see ‘Sitework’) (see ‘Sitework’)

Kingspan Kingspan
GreenGuard® GreenGuard®

Screed Screed

Concrete slab Concrete slab

Damp proof membrane can be installed above or Hard core Damp proof membrane can be installed above or Hard core
below Kingspan GreenGuard® below Kingspan GreenGuard®

Figure 3 Figure 4

U-values (W/m2K) for various thicknesses of U-values (W/m2K) for various thicknesses of
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300* and floor perimeter / area ratios Kingspan GreenGuard® and floor perimeter / area ratios

Insulant thickness Perimeter / area (m-1) Insulant thickness Perimeter / area (m-1)
(mm) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 (mm) 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5
30 0.16 0.24 0.30 0.35 0.39 Kingspan GreenGuard® GG500*
40 0.15 0.22 0.28 0.32 0.34 50 0.17 0.25 - - -
50 0.14 0.21 0.25 0.29 0.31 80 0.15 0.21 0.24 - -
60 0.13 0.20 0.24 0.26 0.28 100 0.14 0.18 0.21 0.23 0.24
80 0.12 0.17 0.20 0.22 0.24 130 (80 + 50) 0.12 0.16 0.17 0.19 0.20
90 (50 + 40) 0.12 0.16 0.19 0.21 0.22 150 (100 + 50) 0.11 0.14 0.16 0.17 0.18
100 0.11 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.21 160 (80 + 80) 0.11 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17
110 (60 + 50) 0.11 0.15 0.17 0.18 0.20 180 (100 + 80) 0.10 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.16
200 (100 + 100) 0.10 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.14
120 0.10 0.14 0.16 0.17 0.18
230 (100 + 80 + 50) 0.09 0.11 0.12 0.12 0.13
130 (80 + 50) 0.10 0.14 0.15 0.17 0.17
260 (100 + 80 + 80) 0.08 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12
150 0.09 0.13 0.13 0.15 0.16 270 (150 + 120) 0.08 0.10 0.10 0.11 0.11
160 (80 + 80) 0.09 0.12 0.13 0.14 0.15 280 (100 + 100 + 80) 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11
170 (120 + 50) 0.09 0.12 0.12 0.14 0.14 300 (100 + 100 + 100) 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.10
180 0.09 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.14 Kingspan GreenGuard® GG700*
190 (150 + 40) 0.08 0.11 0.12 0.13 0.13 60 0.16 0.23 - - -
200 (100 + 100) 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.12 0.13 80 0.15 0.20 0.23 - -
210 (150 + 60) 0.08 0.10 0.11 0.12 0.12 100 (50 + 50) 0.13 0.18 0.20 0.22 0.24
220 (120 + 100) 0.08 0.10 0.11 0.11 0.12 120 (60 + 60) 0.12 0.16 0.18 0.20 0.21
230 (150 + 80) 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11 140 (80 + 60) 0.12 0.15 0.17 0.18 0.18
240 (120 + 120) 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.11 0.11 160 (80 + 80) 0.11 0.14 0.15 0.16 0.17
250 (150 + 100) 0.07 0.09 0.10 0.10 0.11 180 (80 + 50 + 50) 0.10 0.13 0.14 0.15 0.15
270 (150 + 120) 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.10 0.10 * The above table contains figures for Kingspan GreenGuard® GG500 and Kingspan
280 (100 + 180) 0.07 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.10 GreenGuard® GG700 only. Please consult the Kingspan Insulation Technical Service
300 (150 + 150) 0.06 0.08 0.09 0.09 0.09 Department (see rear cover) or U-value Calculator for calculations for other products
in the range.
320 (100 + 100 + 120) 0.06 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.09
NB Where multiple layers of insulation of different thicknesses are used, the thickest layer
340 (100 + 120 + 120) 0.06 0.07 0.08 0.08 0.08
should be installed as the outermost layer in the construction.
360 (180 + 180) 0.06 0.07 0.07 0.08 0.08
NB If the insulation is installed below the damp proof membrane then design thermal
* The above table contains figures for Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 only. conductivty values should be used for the purposes of U-value calculations.
Please consult the Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department (see rear
NB Refer to local distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current stock and
cover) or U-value Calculator for calculations for other products in the range.
non-stock sizes.
NB Where multiple layers of insulation of different thicknesses are used, the thickest
layer should be installed as the outermost layer in the construction.
NB If the insulation is installed below the damp proof membrane then design thermal
conductivty values should be used for the purposes of U-value calculations.
NB Refer to local distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current stock and non-
stock sizes.

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Typical constructions and U-values

Heat loss and linear thermal bridging  In order to minimise cold bridging at the edge of the
floor, the distance between the top surface of the floor
Basic principles insulation or perimeter insulation upstand, and the
bottom of the wall insulation must be a minimum of
Linear thermal bridging describes the heat losses that occur 150 / 225* mm for a concrete floor (see Figures 1 & 2).
at junctions between elements, which is additional to the The further down the wall insulation extends past the
losses occurring through roofs, walls and floors. This heat loss floor insulation, the better the thermal performance of
is represented by the junction’s psi (ψ) value. The lower the the junction between the wall and the floor.
ψ-value, the better the performance of a junction detail. The
* 150 mm applies to the UK and 225 mm to the Republic of Ireland.
ψ-values and lengths of linear thermal bridges are accounted
for in whole building energy and carbon dioxide emissions  Perimeter upstand insulation helps to reduce heat losses
calculations. from the junction between the floor and external walls.
In a typical wall-to-ground floor junction the heat will flow The upstand insulation helps to increase the distance
through the easiest path, for example in a masonry cavity that the heat has to travel in order to escape through
wall the linear thermal bridge is primarily the inner leaf of the junction, which therefore helps to reduce heat loss.
masonry and in a timber frame wall the linear thermal bridge Omitting this, or using a poorer performing insulation,
is primarily the sole plate and the construction below it. can increase these losses.
These linear thermal bridges can be reduced by increasing  Using better thermally performing ‘lightweight’ aggregate
the distance that the heat has to travel. blockwork for the inner leaf of cavity walls in adjacency to
Approved details, such as the Accredited Construction the junction with the floor can assist with lowering heat
Details (England & Wales / Scotland / Northern Ireland) losses from the junction.
and Acceptable Construction Details (Republic of Ireland),  An internal lining of insulation on the warm side of the
collectively referred to here as ACDs, can uplift performance construction can help to reduce the heat losses through
to provide a clear starting point towards achieving the junction. The internal lining could be a wall lining for
compliance, but they are limited in scope and applicability. the whole wall area, such as Kingspan Kooltherm® K118
The greatest opportunity for mitigating the impact of Insulated Plasterboard, or could be localised insulation
linear thermal bridges can come from following accurately behind the plasterboard to help reduce a junction’s losses.
‘modelled’ details that take into account the following design
considerations.  One of the best approaches to minimising cold bridging
is use external wall insulation, making the whole wall and
Reducing linear thermal bridging any junctions warm, with suitable wall insulation at the
junction with the ground floor extending past the level of
Detailing at junctions to minimise the effects of thermal
the floor insulation below ground level.
bridging and the associated risk of condensation or mould
growth is important and there are some simple design For further advice on details to reduce linear thermal bridging
considerations that can be adopted to help mitigate the risks please contact the Kingspan Insulation Technical Service
and to reduce heat losses. Department (see rear cover for details).
 Care is required to ensure continuation of insulation
wherever possible between the wall for best thermal
performance. Where this is not possible, the insulation
should be overlapped and ideally, insulation material
introduced between.

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Design considerations

Responsible sourcing Product selection

Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 and GG500 produced at Un-reinforced floor screeds can be used in conjunction
Kingspan Insulation’s Selby (North Yorkshire) manufacturing with Kingspan GreenGuard® in most applications. The high
facility is manufactured under a management system compressive strength of Kingspan GreenGuard® makes
certified to ISO 14001: 2015. it particularly suitable for use where floor loads are to be
NB The above information is correct at the time of writing. Please confirm at the point
severe.
of need by visiting the Kingspan Insulation website from which copies of Kingspan
Insulation’s certificates can be obtained. Consideration must be given to which Kingspan GreenGuard®
product is most appropriate for the required application.
Sustainability & responsibility A table of the key distinguishing features is shown below.

Kingspan Insulation has a long-term commitment to Compressive

Thermal conductivity
sustainability and responsibility: as a manufacturer Product strength
(W/mK)
and supplier of insulation products; as an employer; as (kPa)
a substantial landholder; and as a key member of its Kingspan
neighbouring communities. GreenGuard® 0.033 W/mK (30 - 180 mm) 300
GG300
A report covering the sustainability and responsibility of
Kingspan Insulation Ltd’s operations at its Pembridge Kingspan
0.034 W/mK (50 mm)
GreenGuard® 500
(Herefordshire) and Selby (North Yorkshire) manufacturing 0.036 W/mK (80 and 100 mm)
GG500
facilities is available upon request from
Kingspan
[email protected]. 0.035 W/mK
GreenGuard® 700
(50, 60 and 80 mm)
GG700
Specification clause
Kingspan GreenGuard® should be described in specification Design standards
as:–
Consideration should be given to the recommendations of
The floor insulation shall be Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 BS 8102: 2022 (Code of practice for protection of structures
/ GG500 / GG700 (delete as appropriate) _____ mm thick: against water from the ground), BS 8215: 1991 (Code of
comprising rigid extruded polystyrene insulation. The product practice for design and installation of damp proof courses in
shall be manufactured under a management system certified masonry construction) and the information given in Building
to ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015, ISO 45001: 2018 and Research Establishment Digest 104 (Floor Screeds).
ISO 50001: 2018 and installed in accordance with the
instructions issued by Kingspan Insulation Limited. Compressive loads
Product classifications Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 is suitable for use in floors
with low and medium service loads e.g. domestic and
Uniclass UK industrial flooring applications such as cold stores.
Pr_25_71_63_29 Extruded polystyrene (XPS) boards
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG500 is particularly suited for use in
CAWS industrial floor constructions with relatively high compressive
service loads, such as car parks.
GG300, GG500 and GG700
E20/200, M10/290, M10/40, M13/260, M13/40 Kingspan GreenGuard® GG700 is particularly suited for use
in floors with considerable service loads, such as aircraft
GG500 hangers.
J42/12

GG700
K11/115, K11/125, K11/135, K11/145, K11/20 , K11/215, K11/225,
K11/235, K11/25, K11/295, M10/290, M10/40, M13/260, M13/40

Details also available at the NBS Source.

Building Information Modelling (BIM)

BIM objects for Kingspan GreenGuard GG300, GG500 and
GG700 can be downloaded using the Kingspan BIM Designer
Software Tool available at: www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk.

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Sitework

Installation below a floor slab Installation below a floor screed

 The site should be prepared and foundations, where  Concrete slabs should be allowed to dry out fully prior to
appropriate, built to damp proof course (DPC) level. the installation of the insulation boards (average 1 day per
mm of slab thickness).
 A thin sand blinding may be used to achieve a continuous
level surface free from projections over rolled hardcore.  The surface of the slab should be smooth, flat and
free from projections. Rough cast slabs should be
 The damp proof membrane (minimum 300 micron / 1200 levelled using a thin sand blinding to ensure boards are
gauge polythene) should be laid with joints well lapped continuously supported.
and folded, to prevent the passage of ground water,
either directly over the well compacted hardcore prior to  The damp proof membrane (minimum 300 micron /
laying the insulation boards, or over the insulation boards. 1200 gauge polythene) should be laid with joints well
lapped and folded, to prevent the passage of ground
 The membrane should be brought up the surrounding water, either directly over the floor slab prior to laying the
foundation walls until it is sufficiently above the height of insulation boards, or over the insulation boards.
the wall DPC so that it will connect with or form the DPC.
 The membrane should be brought up the surrounding
 The insulation boards should always be loose-laid break- foundation walls until it is sufficiently above the height of
bonded, with joints lightly butted. the wall DPC so that it will connect with or form the DPC.
 If two or more layers of insulation are required, they  The insulation boards should always be loose-laid break-
should be horizontally offset relative to each other so bonded, with joints lightly butted.
that, as far as possible, the board joints in any two
adjacent layers do not coincide with each other (see  If two or more layers of insulation are required, they
Figure 5). should be horizontally offset relative to each other so
that, as far as possible, the board joints in any two
First and third, if required, adjacent layers do not coincide with each other (see
insulation layer
Figure 5).

 A strip of rigid insulation board (minimum 20 mm thick)

should be placed vertically around the perimeter of the
floor slab in order to prevent cold bridging. The top of the
strip of insulation board should be level with the top of
the floor screed and the bottom should be level with the
bottom of the horizontal floor insulation, and closely
butted up to it.

 Insulation boards should be overlaid with a polythene

sheet (not less than 125 micron / 500 gauge), to prevent
the wet screed penetrating the joints between the boards,
and to act as a vapour control layer. Ensure the polythene
Second and fourth insulation layer,
if required, offset relative to first and third sheet has 150 mm overlaps, taped at the joints, and is
turned up 100 mm at the walls.
Figure 5 - Offsetting of multiple insulation layers
 Use sand and cement screed laid to a minimum
 A strip of rigid insulation board (minimum 20 mm thick) thickness of 75 mm.
should be placed vertically around the perimeter of the
floor slab in order to prevent cold bridging. The top of Wheeled / foot traffic
the strip of insulation board should be level with the top  Ensure boards are protected during installation from
of the floor screed and the bottom should be level with wheeled / foot traffic by using scaffold planks or other
the bottom of the horizontal floor insulation, and closely protective measures.
butted up to it.

 If the damp proof membrane is laid directly onto the

hardcore below the insulation boards, the boards should
be overlaid with a polythene sheet (not less than
125 micron / 500 gauge), to prevent the wet concrete
penetrating the joints between the boards, and to act as
a vapour control layer. Ensure the polythene sheet has
150 mm overlaps, taped at the joints, and is turned up
100 mm at the walls.

 The subsequent installation of the concrete slab and

screed or other flooring material is carried out in a
manner similar to that for an un-insulated floor. The
concrete slab and screed should be allowed to dry out
prior to the installation of the floor finish.

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Sitework

General
Cutting
 Cutting should be carried out either by using a fine
toothed saw, a hot wire system or by scoring with a sharp
knife and snapping the board over a straight edge.

 Ensure accurate trimming to achieve close-butting joints

and continuity of insulation.

Availability
 Kingspan GreenGuard® is available through specialist
insulation distributors and selected builders merchants
throughout the UK and Ireland.

Packaging and storage

 Kingspan GreenGuard® may be delivered in packaging
bearing alternative product branding.

 The polyethylene packaging of Kingspan Insulation

products, which is recyclable, should not be considered
adequate for outside protection.

 Ideally, boards should be stored inside a well ventilated

building. If, however, outside storage cannot be avoided,
then the boards should be stacked clear of the ground
and covered with a pale pigmented polythene sheet or
weatherproof tarpaulin.

 Kingspan GreenGuard® should not be left in the sun

covered by either a transparent or a dark plastic sheet,
since in both cases, board temperatures can build up to a
level hot enough to appreciably alter their dimensions or
warp them.

Health and safety

 Kingspan Insulation products are chemically inert and
safe to use.

 A Safety Information Data Sheet for this product is

available from the Kingspan Insulation website
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/safety or
www.kingspaninsulation.ie/safety.
Warning - do not stand on or otherwise support your weight on this product unless it is
fully supported by a load–bearing surface.

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Product details

Composition Water vapour resistivity

Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300, GG500 The products typically achieve a resistivity greater than
and GG700 are rigid extruded polystyrene 400 MNs/gm, when tested in accordance with BS EN 12086:
insulants with a fibre-free core. They are 2013 (Thermal insulating products for building applications.
manufactured with smooth, dense skins Determination of water vapour transmission properties).
on both faces.
Absorption of moisture
Standards and approvals
Kingspan GreenGuard® is highly resistant to water absorption
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 and GG500 are manufactured and the effects of freeze-thaw cycling.
in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 13164: 2012
+ A1: 2015 (Thermal insulation products for buildings. Durability
Factory made extruded polystyrene from (XPS) products.
If correctly installed, Kingspan GreenGuard® can have an
Specification).
indefinite life. Its durability depends on the supporting
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 and GG500 produced at structure and the conditions of its use.
Kingspan Insulation’s Selby (North Yorkshire) manufacturing
facility is manufactured to the highest standards under a Resistance to solvents, fungi & rodents
management system certified to ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality
Kingspan GreenGuard® is resistant to most commonly
management systems), ISO 14001: 2015 (Environmental
occurring construction materials such as lime, cement,
Management Systems), ISO 45001: 2018 (Occupational
plaster, anhydrous gypsum, solvent-free bituminous
Health and Safety Management Systems), ISO 50001:
compounds, water-based wood preservatives, as well as
2018 (Energy management systems) and ISO 37301: 2021
alcohols, acids and alkalis. Certain organic materials such as
(Compliance management systems).
solvent-based wood preservatives, coal tar and derivatives
(creosote), paint thinners and common solvents (e.g.
Standard dimensions
acetone, ethyl acetate, petrol, toluene and white spirit)
All products in the Kingspan GreenGuard® range are available will attack Kingspan GreenGuard®, resulting in softening,
in the following standard size: shrinkage and possible dissolution, with a consequent loss of
performance.
Nominal dimension Availability
Kingspan GreenGuard® does not provide any food value to
Length (mm) 1250 (and 2500 for GG300) vermin and is not normally attractive to them.
Width (mm) 600
Refer to local distributor or Fire performance
Kingspan Insulation price list
Insulant thickness (mm) Under System 4 AVCP, Kingspan GreenGuard® G300, GG500
for current stock and non-
stock sizes. and GG700 have a Euroclass rating of F.
Rebated (straight edge also Further details on the fire performance of Kingspan Insulation
Edge profile
available for GG300)
products may be obtained from the Kingspan Insulation
NB Please contact the Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department (see rear cover) Technical Service Department (see rear cover).
for information on rebated edge profiles.

Maximum service temperature

Compressive strength
Kingspan GreenGuard® should not be brought into direct
The compressive strength of Kingspan GreenGuard® products
contact with high temperature heat sources. The maximum
typically exceeds the following values:
service temperature of Kingspan GreenGuard® is 75°C.
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 - 300 kPa;
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG500 - 500 kPa; and
Kingspan GreenGuard® GG700 - 700 kPa,

when tested to EN 826: 2013 (Thermal insulating products

for building applications. Determination of compression
behaviour).

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Product details

Thermal properties
The λ-values and R-values detailed below are determined
in accordance with BS EN 13164: 2012: + A1: 2015 (Thermal
insulation products for buildings. Factory made extruded
polystyrene (XPS) products. Specification).

Thermal conductivity
The boards achieve a thermal conductivity (λ-value) of:

Kingspan GreenGuard® GG300 is:

0.033 W/mK (insulant thickness 30 - 180 mm).

Kingspan GreenGuard® GG500 is:

0.034 W/mK (insulant thickness 50 mm); and
0.036 W/mK (insulant thickness 80 and 100 mm).

Kingspan GreenGuard® GG700 is:

0.035 W/mK (insulant thickness 50, 60 and 80 mm).

Thermal resistance
Thermal resistance (R-value) varies with thickness and is
calculated by dividing the thickness of the board (expressed
in metres) by its thermal conductivity. The resulting number
is rounded down to the nearest 0.05 (m2K/W).

Insulant thickness Thermal resistance (m2K/W)

(mm) GG300 GG500 GG700
30 0.90 - -
40 1.20 - -
50 1.50 1.45 1.40
60 1.80 - 1.70
75 2.25 - -
80 2.40 2.20 2.25
100 3.00 2.75 -
120 3.60 - -
150 4.55 - -
180 5.45 - -
NB Multiple layers of insulation are required for higher thermal resistances.
NB Refer to local distributor or Kingspan Insulation price list for current stock and
non-stock sizes.
NB Where a hyphen is shown the thickness is not available.

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Contact details

Great Britain
Kingspan Insulation Ltd
Pembridge | Leominster
Herefordshire | HR6 9LA

T: +44 (0) 1544 388 601

E: [email protected]
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk
For individual department contact details please visit
www.kingspaninsulation.co.uk/contact

Ireland
Kingspan Insulation Ltd
Castleblayney | County Monaghan

T: +353 (0) 42 979 5000

E: [email protected]
www.kingspaninsulation.ie
For individual department contact details please visit
www.kingspaninsulation.ie/contact

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without notice due to continuous improvement commitments. There may also be relevant changes
between publications with regard to legislation, or other developments affecting the accuracy of the
information contained in this brochure. Product thicknesses shown in this document should not be taken
as being available ex-stock and reference should be made to the current Kingspan Insulation price-list
or advice sought from Kingspan Insulation’s Customer Service Department. The information, technical
details and fixing instructions etc. included in this literature are given in good faith and apply to uses
described. Kingspan Insulation does not accept responsibility for issues arising from using products
in applications different from those described within this brochure or failure to correctly follow the
information or instructions as described within this brochure. Recommendations for use should be
verified with a suitable expert or professional for suitability and compliance with actual requirements,
specifications and any applicable laws and regulations. For other applications or conditions of use,
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which should be sought for uses of Kingspan Insulation products that are not specifically described
herein. Please check that your copy of this literature is current by contacting the Kingspan Insulation
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