Insulated plasterboard is an economical 2-1 solution that combines standard Drywall plasterboard and insulation into one cost-efficient product, helping save energy by stopping heat loss through walls. This keeps rooms warm in winter while staying cool during summer.
Installing an insulated plasterboard requires two 2×2 treated battens with 600mm centers and 50mm PIR or phenolic insulation, in addition to aluminium tape and expanding foam.
PIR Insulation
Solid PIR insulation boards are an increasingly popular choice for building insulation, offering outstanding thermal performance throughout a structure and particularly effective at eliminating thermal bridges within cavities.
These boards offer strong moisture resistance, and can even come equipped with foil facings to further block water passage. In addition, their simple installation process means builders simply cut them to size when installing.
After screwing in long screws to secure them to the joists, boards should be fixed securely away from any edges of timber framing and securely fastened using laser levels, using laser levels is highly recommended as it aids installation speed while accurately marking obstacles such as air vents speeds up installation process significantly. A multitool can also help ensure screw heads don’t penetrate plasterboard insulation material thereby creating potential fire resistance issues.
Eurothane PL
This thermal plasterboard is suitable for many different applications, from pitched roofs and framed walls to pitched roofs and exterior walls. Featuring an energy-saving rigid polyisocyanurate foam core covered both sides by low emissivity aluminium foil layers – cutting energy consumption while simultaneously lowering energy bills long term – this plasterboard also prevents thermal bridging – making it a safe bet when planning construction projects.
Insulated plasterboard is a type of plasterboard that contains insulation for added efficiency in meeting modern building regulations. You can easily mechanically fix it or dot and dab fix it, making this option great for new builds and refurbishment projects alike. Plus, its moisture resistant properties mean you can even use them in places prone to condensation!
Insulation made with PIR foam that’s free from CFCs and HCFCs is considered green product with zero ozone depletion potential and low global warming potential.
Moisture Resistant Insulation
Moisture resistance is essential in protecting structures against water infiltration that could wreak havoc with their structural integrity, reduce thermal qualities, and lead to mould growth. This makes damp proofing essential when insulating new builds or renovation projects requiring damp proofing measures.
Insulated plasterboard can provide effective thermal insulation to walls in your home. Specially designed with PIR insulation in mind, insulated plasterboard provides thermal protection qualities without taking up valuable wall space.
Insulated plasterboard can help stop heat loss from your building, saving both energy and money on heating costs while simultaneously helping reduce carbon emissions and environmental impact. Applying this type of insulation is ideal for overboarding masonry walls, timber framing walls, external wall lining and partitioning purposes within homes; standard dry lining screws work fine when attached directly to walls while thermally efficient screws like Insofast may help avoid thermal bridging issues on masonry walls.
Energy Efficiency
An effective thermal insulation strategy is one of the best ways to control energy costs. By decreasing how much energy is required to warm your home, insulation lowers energy usage costs while decreasing environmental impact.
Insulated plasterboard can also be more energy efficient than standard ones due to being pre-bonded with insulation for easier installation. It reduces installation time and effort as well as potential headaches in terms of time savings during this process.
When installing insulated plasterboard in a new build or overboarding existing drywall, it is essential to locate wall joists first. A stud detector can make this task simpler; just ensure your measurements are precise as this could cause boards to buckle or damage to be caused to your home structure if too far apart from each other. Alternatively, specialist boards with integrated joist finders are a faster solution for quickly finding them.