Isofoam - Isoboard [ECG-Premium] [Cat. 1 - Manufactured]
Overview:
IsoBoard is an extruded polystyrene foam with recycled content designed for use as a thermal insulation in buildings, suitable for residential, commercial, industrial and agro-related constructions.
Product Description:
IsoBoard is an advanced structural and self supporting, thermal insulation material designed to protect the environment by limiting heat transfer into buildings requiring thermal control for reasons of comfort or productivity, thereby reducing energy consumption and therefore is eco sustainable.
The thermoplastic foam has a closed cell structure, contains 25% recycled polystyrene, is 100% recyclable with low water absorption resulting in a long term, durable thermal insulation and is non toxic.
The product is versatile and does not require any particular safety measure during installation and use. For example, product can be used above and below concrete slabs, for cavity of brick walls, for external cladding, ceilings and over purlin covered by roof sheeting or tiles.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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Options |
Offers in various thickness and lengths depending on the use. Add, unaged values Thickness[mm]: 25, R value [m²K / W]*: 0.83 Thickness[mm]: 30, R value [m²K / W]*: 1.00 Thickness[mm]: 40, R value [m²K / W]*: 1.33 Thickness[mm]: 50, R value [m²K / W]*: 1.67 Thickness[mm]: 75, R value [m²K / W]*: 2.50 Thickness[mm]: 100, R value [m²K / W]*: 3.33 * based on an Aged k factor of 0.030 W / m.K (which includes both condensation of water permeability and migration of gases (Other thicknesses available on specific application) Lengths: Standard 4.8m, 5.4m, 6.0m, 6.6m, 7.2m, 8.0 or as requested for large volumes. |
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Colours |
Mainly white. |
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Warranty |
Please contact supplier in regards to warranty terms. |
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Expected Life |
10 years plus |
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Indicative Costs |
Please contact supplier for indicative costs. |
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Purchase Options |
Please contact supplier for purchase options. |
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Constituents |
Virgin Polystyrene 61.5% Flame Retardant 4.7% Recycled Densified Milled Material 25% Color 0.3% Blowing Agent 8.5% *ratios vary for various thickness, operating condition, etc... |
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Technical Specifications |
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For nail up ceilings application (ceiling installation), adhesive NMC P5 is needed as well as concealed clips. 
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National & International Standards |
IsoBoard is compliant with Agreement certification for most of its applications. other specs to which product is tested include:
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Country of Origin |
South Africa |
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Projects |
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Preparation |
No specific preparation required |
ECOSPECIFIER LIFE-CYCLE ASSESSMENT
INTEGRATED DESIGN AND POLICY ISSUES
The reduction of heat transfer can minimise heating and cooling loads placed on mechanical air conditioning systems in a building. This leads to a reduction in the overall energy consumption of air conditioning plant which represents the largest energy user in a building.
HUMAN HEALTH
Health
Chlorodifluoromethane used as blowing agent is classified as IARC monograph level 3, not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans
Product may contain Titanium Dioxide (TiO2)
In 2006, the IARC reclassified titanium dioxide as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B). This issue of concern relates to the inhalation of powdered and ultra-fine titanium dioxide dust. Accordingly the sanding, grinding and other occupational production activities of products containing titanium dioxide may present issues if appropriate precautions are not taken. Precautions for workers such as reducing exposure to compound in dust form and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mitigates potential issues.
Comfort
Product will either reduce heat inflow into a building during summer or retain heat within a building in winter, providing a more comfortable indoor environment.
Indoor Environment Quality
There is no chemical used in the production that is a volatile organic compound which helps to improve the indoor environmental quality.
Electromagnetic Radiation
Not applicable
Safety
Not applicable
Accessibility
Not applicable
ECOLOGICAL QUALITY
Terrestrial
Emissions –There are process emissions associated with the production of polystyrene.
Physical – Insulation core is petrochemical based polystyrene. Petroleum extraction can cause localised terrestrial disturbance around oil fields, via mining infrastructure and subsidence.
Aquatic
Emissions – None known.
Physical – Petrochemical extraction can cause localised aquatic disturbance around oil fields via mining infrastructure and dredging of the seabed. Petroleum extraction and distribution can also contribute to oil spills at sea.
Atmosphere
Greenhouse (GHG) – The GHG present during manufacturing and use are HCFC-142B and HCFC-22.
Greenhouse intensity – The greenhouse gas intensity of the 35 kg/m³ product is: 4526.39kgCO2e / m³.
4526.39*25.10-3= 113.16 kgCO2e / m² for 25mm thickness
4526.39*100.10-3= 452.639 kgCO2e / m² for 100mm thickness
The Global Warming Potential (GWP) over a 100-year time horizon is of 4424.79
HCFC-22: GWP=1700............... in the product: 1.19*1700=2023
HCFC142B: GWP=2400............ in the product: 1.79*2400=2401.79
Total GWP= 2401.79+2023=4424.79
Compare CO2.
Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Third Assessment Report: Climate Change 2001
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/science/ods/classtwo.html (US Environmental Protection Agency)
Transport intensity – Product is manufactured locally in Cape Town.
Table below provides land transportation greenhouse intensity figures to help calculate the greenhouse gas intensity of land transportation from shipping port.
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Light commercial vehicle |
Rigid Truck |
Articulated Truck |
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0.001451kgCO2e / kg.km |
0.000195kgCO2e / kg.km |
0.000069kgCO2e / kg.km |
Transport intensity figures sourced from Australian National Greenhouse Gas Inventory 1990, 1995 and 1999 and WWF International, Inland Navigations and Emissions, 2005.
Operational efficiency - The product itself requires no energy input once installed and operational.
Re-use Efficiency - If product is used in tilt-up panels it may be re-used and relocated with the wall together.
Toxics and Pollutants - Polystyrene is stable and do not readily react with other elements or compounds in the environment and is not a source of toxics or pollutants in use.
Ozone Depletion - Product contain the blowing agent, HCFC-142B and HCFC-22 that remains in the foam and have an Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) of 0.065 and 0.055 relative to CFC 12 (ODP=1).
Urban Heat Island Effects - Product has an insulating core, reducing energy used to heat/cool a building therefore reducing heat absorption of buildings, minimising urban heat island effects.
Noise - Not applicable
Biodiversity
The use of virgin polystyrene generates biodiversity impacts through the atmospheric emissions generated during the refining and manufacturing processes of the virgin polymer. These have not been quantified in terms of impacts on biological systems, except in the case of oil-spill impacts which, while rare, can have significant localised impacts
RESOURCE DEPLETION
Resource Efficiency
Polystyrene is an aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially manufactured from petroleum, which is a non-renewable resource or a by product of crude oil extraction.
Embodied Fossil Fuel Energy
The Embodied Energy for Polystyrene is of 2559.17 MJ/m³, therefore product total embodied energy should be greater
Transport intensity – Product is manufactured in locally in Cape Town.
Embodied Water
No water is used in the production.
Durability
The products have been assessed by Agreement South Africa and the results shows that the product has a durability of above 10 years.
Reusability
The product can be disassembled and re-used.
Repairability
Isoboard panels can be repaired on site with various available crack filling compounds if it is damaged.
Design for Dematerialisation
Not applicable
Design for Disassembly
The product can be disassembled.
Recyclability
The product can be fully recycled.
Maintenance
The Isoboard does not require any special maintenance other than ensuring that neither the insulation board nor the protective loading layer has been displaced. This can be done during normal roof maintenance and/or inspection of membranes, rainwater outlets, gutters and flashings.
Ceiling product may need to be painted.
Product Takeback Scheme
No.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
No.
CORPORATE AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY
Audits and Environmental Reporting
Yes.
Convictions
None.
Environmental Policy
No.
Social Enhancement Programs
No.
Technology Transfer Programs
No.
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
No.
ECOSPECIFIER ISSUES OF CONCERN / RED LIGHTS
None.
ECOSPECIFIER VERIFIED GREEN BUILDING SCHEME PRE-ASSESSMENT
Green Star SA™ Office Version 1 Compatibility
ENERGY
Ene-1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MATERIALS
Mat-3: Recycled Content and Reused Products and Materials
Green Star SA™ Retail Centre Version 1 Compatibility
ENERGY
Ene Note 1: Conditional Requirement
Ene-1 Note 1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MATERIALS
Mat-3 Recycled Content & Re-used Materials
Green Star SA™ Multi Unit Residential Version 1 Compatibility
ENERGY
Ene-0 Note 1: Conditional Requirement
Ene-1 Note 1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Heating & Cooling
MATERIALS
Mat-3 Recycled Content & Re-used Materials
Green Star SA™ Public & Education Building PILOT Compatibility
ENERGY
Ene- Note 1: Conditional Requirement
Ene-1 Note 1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MATERIALS
Mat-3 Recycled Content & Re-used Materials
Mat-11 Local Sourcing
NOTE: the following tools have not been adopted in South Africa but are included for information purposes:
Green Star™ Australia (Office) Interiors Version 1.1 Compatibility
ENERGY
MATERIALS
Mat-3: Recycled Content and Reused Products and Materials
Green Star™ Australia Industrial Version 1 Compatibility
ENERGY
Ene-1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MATERIALS
Mat-3: Recycled Content and Reused Products and Materials
Green Star™ Australia Healthcare Version 1 Compatibility
ENERGY
Ene-1: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MATERIALS
Mat-3: Recycled Content and Reused Products and Materials
ASSESSMENT COMPARISON
Standard fibre glass insulation
KEYWORDS / ALTERNATIVES
Insulation, wall insulation, roof insulation, ceilings, surface bed insulation, Over purlin, Nail up ceilings, Under soffit, Inverted Roof, Over rafter, Over truss
RELATED TOPICS
Walls, roofing, flooring, insulation
RELATED KNOWLEDGE BASE ARTICLES
Ecospecifier Eco Priority Guide: Insulation
CSI / SPECPACK CATEGORY & NUMBER
07 21 00 Thermal Insulation
NATSPEC CATEGORY AND NUMBER
04 Enclosure
0471 Insulation and sarking membranes
Availability:
South Africa
Other information:
Information last verified on 2nd December 2011.
Assessment Criteria Satisfied
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