Quinn Therm Ltd QUINN THERM QUINN THERM QR
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1. 6 2 Building insulation envelope Comment The product can contribute to satisfying clauses or parts of clauses 6 1 22 6 1 60 6 2 102 6 2 31 OBAMA 62 54 O20 O2 M O24 O2IME G ON O21 M2 2122 cinel 2 aN these Standards See sections 5 1 and 5 2 of this Certificate Standard 7 a b Statement of sustainability Comment The product can contribute to meeting the relevant Requirements of Regulation 9 Standards 1 to 6 and therefore will contribute to a construction meeting a bronze level of sustainability as defined in this Standard In addition the product can contribute to a construction meeting a higher level of sustainability as defined in this Standard with reference to clauses 7 1 402 Aspects 112 and 20 7 1 6002 Aspects 1M2 and 20 and 7 1 7012 Aspect 123 See section 5 1 of this Certificate Regulation 12 Building standards conversions Comment Comments made in relation to the product under Regulation 9 Standards 1 to 6 also apply to this Regulation with reference to clause O 12 102 and Schedule 6012 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Domestic 5 The Building Regulations Northern Ireland 2000 as amended Regulation B2 Fitness of materials and workmanship Comment The product is acceptable See section 12 and the Installation part of this Certificate Regulation C5 Condensation Comment The risk of interstitial condensation must be assessed for each construction See se2. if used in accordance with the provisions of this Certificate will meet or contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of the following Building Regulations 3 The Building Regulations 2010 England and Wales Requirement C2 c Resistance to moisture Comment The risk of interstitial condensation must be assessed for each construction The product can adequately limit the risk of surface condensation See sections 6 1 and 6 5 of this Certificate Requirement L1 a i Conservation of fuel and power Comment The product can contribute to meeting this Requirement See sections 5 1 and 5 2 of this Certificate Requirement Regulation 7 Materials and workmanship Comment The product is acceptable See section 12 and the Installation part of this Certificate t The Building Scotland Regulations 2004 as amended 5 Regulation 8 1 Fitness and durability of materials and workmanship Comment The product can contribute to a construction meeting this Regulation See section 12 and the Installation part of this Certificate Regulation 9 Building standards construction Standard 1S Condensation Comment The risk of interstitial condensation must be assessed for each construction The product can adequately limit the risk of surface condensation with reference to clauses 3 15 1023 3 15 32 3 15 4012 and 3 15 5021 See sections 6 1 and 6 6 of this Certificate Standard 6 1 b Carbon dioxide emissions Standard
3. maintained and removed It does not purport in any way to restate the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 or of any other statutory common law or other duty which may exist at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate nor is conformity with such information to be taken as satisfying the requirements of the 1974 Act or of any statutory common law or other duty of care British Board of Agr ment tel 01923 665300 Bucknalls Lane fax 01923 665301 Garston Watford email mail bba star co uk Herts WD25 9BA website www bbacerts co uk Page 10 of 10
4. has an intrinsically high vapour resistance and when installed in a continuous layer with tightly butted joints and durably taped filled sealed gaps and joints will provide a convectiontree envelope of high vapour resistance Therefore a suitable vapour permeable roof tile underlay may be laid over the insulation boards without a ventilated air space When using a high resistance type Hk underlay the space below it must be ventilated in accordance with BS 5250 2002 Section 8 4 Page 4 of 10 6 4 To minimise moisture entering the roof an effective VCL such as 125 pm minimum thickness polyethylene with sealed and lapped joints should be placed under the inclined ceiling between the insulation and the internal finish Surface condensation does not exceed 0 35 W m K and 0 7 W m K respectively at any point and the junctions are designed in accordance with Limiting thermal bridging and air leakage Robust construction details for dwellings and similar buildings TSO 2002 BRE Information Paper IP 1 06 or section 5 2 of this Certificate b 6 5 Roofs and walls will adequately limit the risk of surface condensation when the thermal transmittance U value does not exceed 1 2 W m K at any point Guidance may by obtained from BS 5250 2002 Section 8 or section 5 2 of this Certificate Additional information can be found in BRE Report BR 262 2002 Thermal insulation avoiding risks A 6 6 Roofs and walls will adeq
5. 0 The product should be butted tightly against each other to prevent gaps Taping the joints with an acrylic adhesive foil tape provides an effective VCL and an air permeability barrier To achieve an adequate bond the boards should be clean and free from any contamination 4 21 The insulation is sealed at all service penetrations 4 22 The plasterboard is fixed over the product and secured with conventional nails or screws to the appropriate length and finished as normal 15 Tests Tests were carried out by the BBA on Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board in accordance with BS EN 13165 2008 to determine e dimensional stability at specified temperature and humidity e flatness under one sided wetting e thickness e thermal conductivity X value 16 Investigations 16 1 The manufacturing process was examined including the methods adopted for quality control and details were obtained of the quality and composition of the materials used 16 2 Results of test data to BS EN 13165 2008 were assessed in relation to e dimensions e squareness e flatness e compressive strength at 10 compression e dimensional stability with temperature e value e vapour resistance e density 16 3 An assessment of the risk of interstitial condensation was made 16 4 An assessment was made of typical constructions which achieve the design U values Page 8 of 10 Bibliography BS 476 3 2004 Fire tests on building materials and struc
6. 1N Quinn Therm Ltd fi Vien TESTING Scoichtown CERTIFICATION Ballyconnell TECHNICAL APPROVALS FOR CONSTRUCTION Co Cavan ae 353 49 9525600 Fax OO 353 49 9525601 Agrement edie el ax email info quinn therm com 07 4444 website www quinntherm com Product Sheet 4 QUINN THERM QUINN THERM QR PITCHED ROOF BOARD This Certificate relates to Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board a rigid polyisocyanurate foam board with a composite foil facing on both sides for use in timber pitched roofs horizontal ceilings dwarf walls and dormer cheeks of existing and new domestic and non domestic buildings AGREMENT CERTIFICATION INCLUDES e factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable e factors relating to additional non regulatory information where applicable independently verified technical specification assessment criteria and technical investigations design considerations installation guidance regular surveillance of production ormal three yearly review KEY FACTORS ASSESSED Thermal performance the product has a thermal conductivity No0790 value of 0 022 W mr K see section 5 Condensation the insulation core has a water vapour resistivity of approximately 300 MN s g m and each foil facing has a high water vapour resistance of 4000 MN s g but the risk of interstitial condensation will depend on the construction and should be assessed for each proje
7. ample standard gypsum plasterboard to BS EN 520 2004 in accordance with BS 8212 1995 14 Procedure Over rafters 14 1 A treated timber stop rail the same thickness as the product is fixed to the rafters close to the eaves to provide a firm fixing point for the counter battens The product is laid over the rafters commencing at the stop rail The product should be tightly butted and positioned in a staggered pattern with all the joints running from eaves to ridge occurring over the rafters The procedure is continued until the whole area is covered 14 2 Any gaps must be sealed with flexible sealant or expanding foam Large headed clout nails can be used as a temporary securing measure until the counter battens are secured into place Between and over rafters 14 3 The product is cut to size and placed between the rafters on timber batten carriers or sarking clips nailed up the slope of the roof The upper face of the product must be kept flush with the top of the rafter The second layer is placed over the rafters as described in sections 14 1 and 14 2 Between rafters 14 4 Following completion of the roof cladding the product is cut to size and placed between the rafters Timber battens or clips are fixed to the inner face of the rafters allowing sufficient depth for the insulation to sit flush with the underside of the rafters A ventilation gap of 50 mm must be maintained between the product and roof tile underlay to minimise the r
8. ational Annex Snow loadings should be calculated in accordance with BS 6399 3 1988 or BS EN 1991 1 3 2003 and its UK National Annex 9 2 When calculating the fixing spacing required to resist the calculated loadings the requirements of BS 5268 2 2002 or BS EN 1995 1 1 2004 and its UK National Annex should be followed where possible Further guidance can be obtained from the Certificate holder The Certificate holder must advise on the use of the correct proprietary fixings and approved nails and fixing capacity in accordance with BS 5268 2 2002 or BS EN 1995 1 1 2004 and its UK National Annex 10 Resistance to moisture An effective roof tile underlay will protect the product from wind driven snow or rain penetrating the tiles slates in service 11 Maintenance As the product is placed within the roof and has suitable durability see section 12 maintenance is not required 12 Durability The product is durable rotproof and sufficiently stable and will remain effective as an insulating material for the A d life of the roof structure in which it is incorporated 13 General 13 1 Installation of Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board as shown in Figure 1 must be in accordance with the relevant clauses of BS 5534 2003 the manufacturer s instructions and can be carried out in all conditions normal to roofing work Page 5 of 10 Figure 1 Typical installation tile battens counter battens roof tile u
9. ct see section 6 Behaviour in relation to fire the product will not contribute to the development stages of a fire or present a smoke or toxic hazard see section 7 Durability the product is durable rotproof and sufficiently stable and will remain effective as an insulating material for the life of the roof structure in which it is incorporated see section 1 2 The BBA has awarded this Agr ment Certificate to the company named above for the product described herein This product has been assessed by the BBA as being fit for its intended use provided it is installed used and maintained as set out in this Certificate On behalf of the British Board of Agr ment aS wine ila Date of First issue 18 November 2011 Sean Moriarty Greg Cooper Head of Approvals Physics Chief Executive The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body Number 113 The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www bbacerts co uk Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agr ment Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct British Board of Agr ment tel 01923 665300 Bucknalls Lane fax 01923 665301 Garston Watford email mail bba star co uk Herts WD25 9BA website www bbacerts co uk Page 1 of 10 Regulations In the opinion of the BBA Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board
10. ction 6 1 of this Certificate Regulation F2 a i Conservation measures Regulation F3 2 Target carbon dioxide Emissions Rate Comment The product can contribute to satisfying these Regulations See sections 5 1 and 5 2 of this Certificate Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 Construction Design and Management Regulations Northern Ireland 2007 Information in this Certificate may assist the client CDM co ordinator designer and contractors to address their obligations under these Regulations See sections 2 Delivery and site handling 2 3 and 13 General 13 2 of this Certificate Additional Information NHBC Standards 2011 NHBC accepts the use of Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board when installed and used in accordance with this Certificate in relation to NHBC Standards Chapter 7 2 Pitched roofs Page 2 of 10 Technical Specification 1 Description 1 1 Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board comprises of rigid polyisocyanurate foam board faced with a composite foil facing on both sides 1 2 The product has the nominal characteristics of Length mm 1200 2400 Width mm 600 1200 Insulation thickness mm 15 to 200 in 5 mm increments Minimum compressive strength at 10 compression kPa 120 Edge profile Square rebated 1 3 Ancillary items for use with this product but outside the scope of this Certificate are e roof tile underlay e Helifix InSkew 600 or similar spiral fix
11. e continue to be checked as and when deemed appropriate by the BBA under arrangements that it will determine e are reviewed by the BBA as and when it considers appropriate 17 4 The BBA has used due skill care and diligence in preparing this Certificate but no warranty is provided 17 5 In issuing this Certificate the BBA is not responsible and is excluded from any liability to any company firm organisation or person for any matters arising directly or indirectly from e the presence or absence of any patent intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the product system or any other product system e the right of the Certificate holder to manufacture supply install maintain or market the product system e individual installations of the product system including their nature design methods performance workmanship and maintenance e any works and constructions in which the product system is installed including their nature design methods performance workmanship and maintenance e any loss or damage including personal injury howsoever caused by the product system including its manufacture supply installation use maintenance and removal 17 6 Any information relating to the manufacture supply installation use maintenance and removal of this product system which is contained or referred to in this Certificate is the minimum required to be met when the product system is manufactured supplied installed used
12. etween elements and openings For Accredited Construction Details the corresponding psi values in BRE Information Paper IP 1 06 Assessing the effects of thermal bridging at junctions and around openings Table 3 may be used in carbon emission calculations in Scotland and Northern Ireland Detailed guidance for other junctions and on limiting heat loss by air infiltration can be found in England and Wales Approved Documents to Part L and for new thermal elements to existing buildings Accredited Construction Details version 1 0 See also SAP 2009 The Government s Standard Assessment Procedure for Energy Rating of Dwellings Appendix K and the iSBEM User Manual for new build Scotland Accredited Construction Details Scotland Northern Ireland Accredited Construction Details version 1 0 6 Condensation Interstitial condensation 6 1 Roofs and walls will adequately limit the risk of interstitial condensation when they are designed and constructed in accordance with BS 5250 2002 Sections 8 3 and 8 4 respectively Appendix D and BRE Report BR 262 2002 Thermal insulation avoiding risks for roots in England and Wales 6 2 For the purposes of assessing the risk of interstitial condensation the insulation core vapour resistivity may be taken as approximately 300 MN s g m7 and a resistance value of 4000 MN s g for each individual foil facing 6 3 The product when installed on the internal surface of rafters joists or studs
13. face emissivity e of 0 2 When considering insulation requirements designers should refer to the detailed guidance contained in the documents supporting the national Building Regulations The U values shown in Table 1 indicate that the product can contribute to a roof achieving typical design U values referred to in those supporting documents Table 1 U values Element type Timber Quinn Therm GR Pitched Roof Board U value dimensions thickness 2 mm and location W mr 2 K mm with respect to rafter joist or stud Inside Between Outside Existing sloping a a aden 80 30 z 0 18 roof withventilated 100 50 z 0 15 space below 60 60 z 0 20 underlay 50 x 150 60 75 Z 0 18 at 400 centres 65 00 D 015 50 80 0 18 47 x 100 75 50 0 18 at 600 centres a 00 50 0 16 New sloping roof 50 00 2 0 16 with LR underlay 7x150 35 0 20 a 600 centres 7 7 50 a 30 50 0 13 47 x 100 85 8 0 16 at 400 centres 115 8 0 13 Horizontal ceiling 35 x 100 80 BI 5 0 16 at 600 centres 110 8 0 13 38 x 89 75 0 28 Dwarf wall or at 600 centres 55 80 0 19 dormer cheek 38x 140 12014 0 28 at 600 centres 55 80 0 19 1 Plasterboard taken as 12 5 mm at 0 25 W mr K and all timber taken from BR 443 2 Nearest available thickness 3 100 mm mineral wool at 0 040 W mr K A Includes a 0 01 W m K gap correction 5 2 The product can contribute to maintaining continuity of thermal insulation at junctions b
14. ings e galvanized slab nails ring shank nails and nails e pretreated counter battens and tiling laths e roofing slates or tiles e vapour control layer VCL and plasterboard 2 Delivery and site handling 2 1 The product is delivered to site shrink wrapped in polythene packs containing a label with the product description and characteristics the manufacturer s name and the BBA identification mark incorporating the number of this Certificate 2 2 It is essential that the product is stored such that it is raised off the ground is inside or under cover on a flat dry level surface in a well ventilated area The product must be protected from rain snow and prolonged exposure to sunlight Boards that have been allowed to get wet or that are damaged must not be used Nothing should be stored on top of boards 2 3 The product must not be exposed to a naked flame or other ignition sources The product must not be exposed to solvents or other chemicals Assessment and Technical Investigations The following is a summary of the assessment and technical investigations carried out on Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board 3 General 3 1 Quinn Therm QR Pitched Roof Board is for use as thermal insulation in new and existing pitched roofs of dwellings or other buildings with similar temperature and humidity conditions e above and between sloping rafters e between and below sloping rafters e below horizontal ceiling joists e between and or t
15. isk of condensation unless a vapour permeable underlay is used 14 5 A sealed polythene VCL with a minimum thickness 125 ym with lapped and sealed joints is placed over the rafter face before applying the internal finish Between and below rafters 4 6 If required after installation as described in section 14 4 a second layer of the product may be added below the rafters running transverse to the first to provide a staggered layer and secured accordingly 4 7 The product should be butted tightly against each other to prevent gaps Taping the joints with a acrylic adhesive foil tape provides an effective VCL and an air permeability barrier To achieve an adequate bond the boards should be clean and free from any contamination 4 8 The insulation is sealed at all service penetrations Horizontal ceiling above a room in the roof below joists only 4 9 Mineral wool is packed between the ceiling joists flush with the upper surface of the ceiling joist 4 10 The product is temporarily fixed to the underside of the timber joists 4 11 The line of the timber joists is marked on the boards to allow fixing of plasterboard The procedure continues in the same manner as described in sections 14 7 14 8 and 14 15 External finishing warm roofs 4 12 The vapourpermeable roof tile underlay is laid in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 4 13 Treated counter battens minimum 38 mm deep are fixed at each rafter run from eaves t
16. nderlay stop batten Quinn Therm QR insulation board over rafter insulation Quinn Therm QR insulation board roof tile underlay above and between rafter insulation roof tile underlay 50 mm ventilation gap if required Quinn Therm QR insulation board between and under rafter insulation Page 6 of 10 3 2 The product is light to handle but some handling difficulties may be experienced in windy conditions Since the product will not support the weight of operatives appropriate care must be taken during installation and tiling 3 3 The product can be cut easily using a sharp knife or fine tooth saw but care must be taken to prevent damage particularly to edges Damaged boards should not be used 3 4 A tight fit must be ensured between the product and rafters the product at the ridge and at roof wall junctions 3 5 It is important to fill seal gaps and joints in the insulation envelope see section 3 5 3 6 Where the product is installed in traditional and timber frame construction cavity barriers at the junction of the external wall and roof space should be provided 3 7 Roof tiles or slates are installed in accordance with the relevant clauses of BS 5534 2003 3 8 When applying roof tiles or slates to a warm roof construction the recommendations of the manufacturer must be followed 3 9 The product should be installed in conjunction with an appropriate internal lining board for ex
17. o ridge using the proprietary fixings at the required centres in accordance with the fixing manufacturer s instructions The counter batten is also fixed to the anchor batten with short lengths being tightly butted together 4 14 Tiling laths are fixed horizontally at spacings to suit the specified tiles or slates with the nails penetrating the full depth of the laths and counter batten Finishing 14 15 The plasterboard is fixed over the product and secured with conventional nails or screws to the appropriate length and finished as normal Page 7 of 10 Dwarf walls and dormer cheeks between studs 14 16 Timber stop battens or clips are fixed to the inner face of the studs allowing sufficient depth for the insulation to sit flush with the inside of the studs The product is cut to size and placed between the studs and held in place with clout nails The procedure continues in the same manner as described in sections 14 5 and 14 15 Dwarf walls and dormer cheeks between studs and lining 4 17 Timber stop battens or clips are fixed to the inner face of the studs allowing sufficient depth for the insulation to sit flush with the inside of the studs The product is cut to size and placed between the studs and held in place with clout nails 4 18 A second layer of the product is temporarily fixed to the inner face of the timber studding 4 19 The line of the timber studs is marked on the boards to allow fixing of plasterboard 4 2
18. o the inner face of studs in dwarf walls and dormer cheeks 3 2 Roots should be designed and constructed in accordance with the relevant Clauses of BS 5250 2002 BS 5268 2 2002 BS 5534 2003 and BS 8212 1995 3 3 The product is not a structural component 3 4 During installation care should be exercised to ensure that the product is not subjected to any construction or foot traffic loads Roof timbers of adequate strength should be used to support such loads 3 5 It is essential that detailing and jointing of the boards achieves a convection free envelope see also section 6 3 Any gaps should be filled and or taped Ridges abutments and penetrations should also be sealed Flue pipes passing through the insulation should be suitably sleeved 3 6 Proper care and attention must be given to maintaining the integrity continuity of VCL s 3 7 The requirements provisions of fire stops should be considered with regard to national Building Regulations Page 3 of 10 4 Practicability of installation The product is designed to be installed by a competent general builder or a contractor experienced with this type of product 5 Thermal performance 5 1 Calculations of the thermal transmittance U value should be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 6946 2007 and BRE Report BR 443 2006 Conventions for U value calculations using the declared thermal conductivity No070 value of 0 022 W mr K for the product and a foil sur
19. res General Common rules and rules for buildings BS EN 13165 2008 Thermal insulation products for buildings Factory made rigid polyurethane foam PUR products Specification BS EN ISO 6946 2007 Building components and building elements Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance Calculation method Page 9 of 10 Conditions of Certification 17 Conditions 17 1 This Certificate e relates only to the product system that is named and described on the front page e is issued only to the company firm organisation or person named on the front page no other company firm organisation or person may hold or claim that this Certificate has been issued to them e is valid only within the UK e has to be read considered and used as a whole document it may be misleading and will be incomplete to be selective e is copyright of the BBA e is subject to English Law 17 2 Publications documents specifications legislation regulations standards and the like referenced in this Certificate are those that were current and or deemed relevant by the BBA at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate 17 3 This Certificate will remain valid for an unlimited period provided that the product system and its manufacture and or fabrication including all related and relevant parts and processes thereof e are maintained at or above the levels which have been assessed and found to be satisfactory by the BBA
20. tures Classification and method of test for external fire exposure to roofs BS 476 7 1997 Fire tests on building materials and structures Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products BS 5250 2002 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings BS 5268 2 2002 Structural use of timber Code of practice for permissible stress design materials and workmanship BS 5534 2003 Code of practice for slating and tiling including shingles BS 6399 2 1997 loading for buildings Code of practice for wind loads BS 6399 3 1988 loading for buildings Code of practice for imposed roof loads BS 8212 1995 Code of practice for dry lining and partitioning using gypsum plasterboard BS EN 520 2004 Gypsum plasterboards Definitions requirements and test methods BS EN 1991 1 3 2003 Eurocode 1 Actions on structures General actions Snow loads NA to BS EN 1991 1 3 2003 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1 Actions on structures General actions Snow loads BS EN 1991 1 4 2005 Eurocode Actions on structures General actions Wind actions NA to BS EN 1991 1 4 2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1 Actions on structures General actions Wind actions BS EN 1995 1 1 2004 Eurocode 5 Design of timber structures General Common rules and rules for buildings NA to BS EN 1995 1 1 2004 UK National Annex to Eurocode 5 Design of timber structu
21. uately limit the risk of surface condensation when the thermal transmittance U value 7 Behaviour in relation to fire 7 1 The product has a Class 1 spread of flame in accordance with BS 476 7 1997 7 2 When installed with an internal lining board securely fixed to timber eg 12 5 mm thick plasterboard the product will be contained between the element and internal lining board until one is destroyed Therefore the product will not contribute to the development stages of a fire until the lining is compromised 7 3 The use of the product will not affect the fire rating obtained by tiled or slated roofs when evaluated by assessment or test to BS 476 3 2004 7 4 Elements must incorporate cavity barriers at edges around openings at junctions with fire resisting elements and in cavities in accordance with the relevant provisions of the national Building Regulations and relevant purpose group The design and installation of cavity barriers must take into account any anticipated differential movement 8 Strength The product when installed in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and this Certificate will resist the loads likely to be met during installation and in service 9 Structural stability over rafter application only 9 1 Resistance to wind uplift will depend largely on the building geometry and its geographical location and should be calculated in accordance with BS 6399 2 1997 or BS EN 1991 1 4 2005 and its UK N
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