Minimum Space Heating, Zero ODP & Low GWP
The Kingspan TEK Building
System can reduce space heating demands not only by achieving U-values
of 0.19 W/m²·K as
standard and down to 0.10 W/m²·K with additional insulation
but also by achieving air permeabilities as low as 1 m³/hour/m² at 50 Pa. Further information on how this performance helps to
reduce space-heating demand can be found in the Heating Systems section.
The Kingspan TEK Building
System panels are manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Chain of Custody
The Kingspan TEK Building System panels have PEFC Chain of Custody
certification in accordance with the TUV NORD CERT auditing and certification
procedures and is subject to regular surveillance audits.
Minimal Landfill
The Kingspan TEK Building
System is factory manufactured meaning there is minimal site wastage and
therefore more
efficient use of materials on-site. The minimal levels of site
wastage means less site waste to landfill which also helps to reduce cost.
Less Transport
The complete Kingspan TEK Building
System scheme (e.g. panels and ancillaries) comes from one source. Therefore
there is less impact on the environment from congestion, noise
and traffic pollution because fewer lorries are travelling to and
from sites.
Green Guide Rating
The Green Guide ratings for walls and roofs constructed using the Kingspan TEK Building System, as a result of its comparatively low environmental impact, are heavily influenced by the specification of the rainscreen e.g. brickwork for walls or tiles / slates for roofs. However, the system typically achieves an A+ or A rating (see table below for specific constructions).
The environmental impact of the insulation core of the Kingspan TEK Building System is incorporated into its elemental Summary Green Guide ratings because it provides a significant structural function. Therefore, for the purposes of Section Mat 6 of BREEAM, the Summary Green Guide rating of the insulation component of the Kingspan TEK Building System can be taken as being A+.

Code for Sustainable Homes
The high performance insulation core of the Kingspan TEK Building System panels is manufactured with a blowing agent that has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Walls and roofs constructed using the Kingspan TEK Building System have BRE Green Guide element ratings of A+ or A depending on the cladding.
Kingspan TEK Building System panels have PEFC Chain of Custody certification.
The System can therefore help designs score well in Code for Sustainable Homes credits Ene 1, Ene 2, Mat 1 & Mat 2 and the system qualifies for the Pol 1 credit.
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