Quality Assurance
BBA and IAB Certified System
- Download the Adobe Acrobat version of the BBA Agreement Certificate for the Kingspan TEK® Building System.
- Download the Adobe Acrobat version of the IAB Agreement Certificate for the Kingspan TEK® Building System.
Applications
The Kingspan TEK® Building System consists of structural insulated roof and wall panels, which can be used to create buildings of up to 4 storeys high. Because of their light weight (as little as 19 kg/m2) they are ideal for use, where heavy constructions are not possible.
Structural Insulated Panel Dimensions
Width: 200 mm (min) - 1245 mm (max) Length: 7450 mm (max) - for walls a maximum 3m storey height is allowed.
Recommended Constructions
Internal/Partition Walls:
- basic panel or timber stud with 12.5 mm plasterboard both sides.
External Walls:
- basic panel lined with 12.5 mm plasterboard inside and clad externally with an insulated render system with independent accreditation for use on the Kingspan TEK® Building System e.g. Permarock; Kingspan Kooltherm® K-range;
- basic panel lined with 12.5 mm vapour check plasterboard inside and externally brick-clad with a minimum 50 mm cavity between a breather membrane (attached to the outside of the panel) and the brick leaf; or
- basic panel lined with 12.5 mm plasterboard inside and clad externally with a breather membrane and timber boarding on 25 x 50 mm vertical tanalised timber battens.
Roofs:
- basic panel lined with 12.5 mm vapour check plasterboard inside and covered with a vapour permeable membrane, counter battens, tiling battens and slates/tiles externally.
Long lasting external weather proofing is a necessary part of the Kingspan TEK® Building System.
The Kingspan TEK® Building System is not recommended for cellars or basement constructions.
Thermal Performance
The thermal conductivity of the OSB/3 is 0.13 W/mK. That of the rigid urethane insulation core is 0.023 W/mK.
Water Vapour Resistivity
Vapour resistivity of Kingspan TEK® Structural Insulated Panel components:
- the rigid urethane core - 300 MNs/gm;
- the OSB/3 facing - 500 MNs/gm.
Resistance to Solvents, Fungi and Rodents
The insulation core is resistant to dilute acids, alkalis, mineral oil and petrol. It is not resistant to some solvent-based adhesive systems, particularly those containing methyl ethyl ketone. Adhesives containing such solvents should not be used in association with Kingspan TEK® Building System. Kingspan TEK® Building System components which have been in contact with harsh solvents, petrol, mineral oil or acids, or components that have been damaged in any way should not be used.
The Insulation core and facings used in the manufacture of Kingspan TEK® Structural Insulated Panels resist attack by mould and microbial growth and do not provide any food value to vermin.
Fire Performance
When lined internally with 12.5 mm plasterboard the Kingspan TEK® Building System will achieve
