ACTIS insulation is a leading European manufacturer of high-performance hybrid, mixed-foil and rigid cellular insulation. The company’s innovative mix and match technology makes it possible to mix and match various components to create the perfect insulation solution for your home or business. The company’s latest innovations include the CE-marked TRIPLEX technology and premium performance multi-foil panels. To learn more about the company’s products and services, read on.
HYBRIS is a rigid cellular insulation
HYBRIS is a new type of rigid cellular insulation that replaces mineral wool in roofs. Its high-performance variants are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Energy Ratings and Materials (ACERMI). TRIPLEX is a patented honeycomb technology found in TRISO-SUPER 12 BOOST’R’ roof insulation. ACTIS is a leading brand in the European reflective insulation market with offices in Italy, Spain, and the UK. ACTIS is also a global player with offices in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Compared to other types of insulation, Hybris has a lower primary energy consumption over its lifetime than rigid board insulation. Moreover, its cornerstone is a unique combination of insulating breather membranes and vapour control layer. The product’s ‘R’ value is 5.70 m2/W, which is impressive for an insulating material. It is also registered with the LABC, the local building authority, and is certified to EN standards.
TRIPLEX is a new patented honeycomb technology
ACTIS is an innovative SME with a global presence. Founded in 1980, the company now has over 200 employees, three ISO 9001 certified factories, and is a global leader in reflective insulation. Its materials are healthy, non-irritant, and respectful of indoor air quality. The company offers easy installation and is committed to investing in research and development. ACTIS has developed a new generation of high-performance cellular reflective insulation.
ACTIS H Control is a premium performance multifoil panel
Actis HControl is a premium performance multi-foil panel which combines dual-action vapour control and thermal insulation. It is suitable for pitched roofs, ceilings, masonry walls and suspended timber floors. Its dual-action technology reduces heat loss through conduction and convection. It is also designed to be fast-installing and highly durable, without creating thermal bridging.
The dual performance of Actis H Control helps to reduce installation time and thickness of main insulation. It can be used in combination with any other type of insulation, including mineral wool. It is a reflective vapour control layer that has built-in thermal performance and is suitable for both the warm and cool sides of the insulation. It is easy to install and enables a seamless finish. Here is a look at the benefits of Actis H Control.
ACTIS Hybris is a new product
ACTIS Hybris is an insulation product that combines performance and durability in a single unit. The patented material is breathable and has low core thermal conductivity. Its CE mark ensures it is safe for use in a building. The Actis Hybris range of products is available in a variety of thicknesses to suit the specific requirements of your building.
Its honeycomb-like structure is based on specially-formed polythene foams that are glued to aluminium-coated polythene foils. The result is an insulation product with low emissivity and a low K-value of 0.033 W/m.K. Actis Hybris is also dust and water-resistant.
Actis Hybris foil insulation comes in different thicknesses, including 1.5 and 3.5 mm. Its ‘R’ Value is incredible – 5.70m2K/W! The insulating material is bonded to walls and ceilings using a 20-mm air gap on both sides. Actis Hybris is certified to the highest European standards and registered with LABC, the local building authority.
ACTIS Hybris is airtight
Actis Hybris is a new insulation solution from Actis Insulations. It is made of shaped polyethylene foams and aluminium coated polyethylene foils. These materials create cavities with low emissivity and an extremely low K-value of 0.033 W/m.K. The result is a high level of thermal performance and airtightness, which help to keep indoor air as cool as possible and prevent overheating.
The airtightness of Actis Hybris is enhanced by the fact that it can be made to order, making it ideal for new build and retrofit applications. Actis Hybris also features a built-in breather membrane. In addition to thermal performance, Actis Hybris also provides excellent acoustic insulation and is airtight, so your building will remain comfortable in winter.
Actis Hybrid insulation is a mix-and-match range of products that offer comprehensive performance. These products are NHBC-approved and have achieved LABSS Registered Details. Actis Hybris also includes the Actis HControl Hybrid Insulated Vapour Control Layer (IVCL), which is an airtight layer that can be used in conjunction with any type of insulation. It is also extremely flexible and can be cut and stapled.
It is durable
The Actis Hybris range of insulating materials features a core of insulating breather membranes and an insulated vapour control layer. Both products have been independently verified by INIES, a global organisation that maintains an open and easy to use database of environmental data. In addition, they are members of the ECO platform, a European organisation aimed at making verified EPDs openly available. These results provide a clear indication of the quality and durability of Actis insulation products.
The Actis Hybris offers the best of both worlds: thermal resistance and acoustic comfort. Its unique honeycomb structure ensures the product’s low emissivity. The result is an impressive u-value of 0.26 W/mK, which can be incorporated into U Value calculations in accordance with EN 6946. Lastly, Actis Hybris is lightweight and easy to handle.
It is lightweight
ACTIS has developed a range of insulating materials for masonry and timber frame walls. They are also available for pitched roofs and ceiling applications. The honeycomb structure of Actis insulation provides thermal and acoustic performance as well as air tightness. These characteristics enable Actis to be suitable for use in a wide range of applications, from domestic to commercial. To learn more about Actis insulation, read our guide below.
ACTIS products are designed with sustainable development in mind, which is one of their key objectives. Since 2008, the company has been certified to the internationally recognised Environmental Management Standard (ISO 14001). This means that ACTIS has identified the potential environmental impact of its activities, put in place action to minimise it, and educated staff on its commitment to environmental responsibility. ACTIS has changed its manufacturing process over the last five years and now produces all components of their innovative multifoil insulation products in a fully integrated production facility near Toulouse, France.
The benefits of Actis insulation products are based on their intrinsic quality and how they are constructed. Unlike bubble wrap based insulation products, Actis multi-foil insulating products combine excellent thermal efficiency with airtightness for a wide range of building applications. Its multi-layered insulating complex is airtight, allowing for airtight installation and preventing air infiltration, ensuring maximum comfort and a healthy environment. It is lightweight and highly insulative and can be installed in timber frames and masonry walls.
It is easy to install
ACTIS insulation is a popular choice among home and business owners as it is incredibly easy to install. The insulation comes in 5 components, each of which can be easily cut with an ACTIS cutter. After cutting, ACTIS insulation is then fixed with adhesive tape to ensure a perfect airtight seal at the joints. When fitting ACTIS insulation, it is important to maintain a minimum air gap of 25 mm between the insulation and the membrane, thereby minimising the risk of air leaking. During installation, ventilation should be provided from the eaves to the ridge.
In contrast, traditional insulation is not only difficult to install, but it can also increase costs by up to 50 percent. Traditionally, insulation has been installed in two phases: the first phase involves cutting the sheet to size, followed by the second phase. But with Actis, installation is done quickly and easily on site. It also ensures the airtightness of the building. By comparison, using traditional insulation products would have meant increasing the thickness of the wall, which would have resulted in large material and labour costs.