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Rockwool Flexi - U Values

Suspended timber joisted floor


Prescribed U Value W/m2K

 England, Wales, Extensions: 0.22
Renovation & Repair work: 0.25
New build requirement could range between 0.20 and 0.18

Republic of Ireland and
 Scotland (with boiler SEDBUK) 0.25

Because the U value for ground floors is dependent upon
size, shape, soil type perimeter edge insulation etc., it is not
possible to quote specific values. The following tables show
insulation thickness required to suit floor areas shown.




 Product
U value
 0.25 W/m2K 0.22 W/m2K0.20 W/m2 0.18 W/m2K
Exposed Perimeter
(P/A)
 Thickness
mm
 Thickness
mm
Thickness
mm 
 Thickness
mm
 0.1 nilnil5070 
 0.2 70 90 120140 
 0.3 90 120 140160
 0.4 120 140 150180
 0.5 120 140 160200
 0.6 120 140 180200
 0.7 120 140 180200
 0.8 140 140 180200
 0.9 140 140 180200
 1.0 140 140 180200

 
Construction: Rockwool Flexi is installed between joists, supported by polypropylene netting. The insulation should be fitted as close as practical to the underside of floor deck to avoid any air gaps.




 

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