What is Recticel insulation?

Recticel has been the foremost name to be browsed for top-grade insulation products that use PIR rigid foam and are suitable for insulating cavities in the roofs. Whether you’re a professional contractor or a recently turned DIYer, you cannot do any wrong with the Recticel Roof Insulation Sheets. Each Recticel Roof Insulation Sheet is capable to reduce the energy consumption of a traditional home to up to 75%. Recticel insulation the most experienced and reliable insulation brand providing commercial and residential buildings.

Types of Recticel insulation boards

EUROTHANE GP

EUROTHANE general-purpose boards are suitable for all-purpose weather its floor, pitched roof or framed wall. EUROTHANE GP is a high-performance insulation with great thermal properties offering energy-saving benefits to the entire building.

EUROTHANE PL

For pitched roof and internal wall insulation, Recticel EUROTHANE PL insulation boards are the best choice of builders. This PIR insulated plasterboard is extremely durable. They are specially designed to result in the lowest environmental impact.

EUROTHANE Euro deck

EUROTHANE Euro deck is a closed-cell insulation, rigid PIR (polyisocyanurate) foam faced on both sides. They can be used with loose laid, bitumen-based, or mechanically fixed waterproofing system. It has extremely low thermal conductivity as it is covered with multiple layers of aluminum foil.

Recticel IP PIR

IP PIR 022 is an insulation panel with a core of rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam, faced on both sides with a gas diffusion tight multi-layered complex. It has very low thermal conductivity and forms a thermal insulation layer for concrete sandwich panels.

Vacuum insulation panels (VIP)

Vacuum insulation panel is also known as VIP is a brand-new type of insulation material manufactured to meet high thermal requirements. A rigid fumed silica is wrapped inside a high barrier envelope to gain such high performance. They are ultra-thin and cost-effective.

Benefits of Recticel insulation boards

Thermal performance

All Recticel insulation material provides an excellent thermal performance as they offer its thermal conductivity to as low as 0.022 W/mK.

More space

Recticel offers various products that are ultra-thin and don’t occupy a lot of space provided to insulate your area without losing available space.

Super lightweight

The main advantage of Recticel insulation boards is that they are super lightweight, so it is easier to transport and install. They also reduce the overall structural weight of the building.

Easy handling and quick installation

All the products manufactured by Recticel are easy to handle because of their lightweight and they are easy to install and trim as per requirement.

Durability

The durability of Recticel products makes them more economical. As if the durability of the product is less there is a high chance of damage and breakage ultimately leading to repair and replacement expenses.

Why You Should opt for Recticel Roof Insulation Sheet?

Recticel is a high-performance insulant that works brilliantly with pitched roofs, floors, and framed walls.

Recticel ensures eco-friendly thermal performance with zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and a Global Warming Potential (GWP) that is lesser than 5.

Recticel is an excellent thermal performance that doesn’t get affected by moisture.

Recticel offers an impressive performance by keeping its thermal conductivity to as low as 0.022 W/mK

Recticel features a rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) foam core and multiple low-emissivity aluminum foils on both sides.

It is also the best bet for underfloor heating systems.

Recticel Insulation is quite lightweight, easy-to-cut, handle and install, as per the requirement.

Recticel is BBA-certified (BBA certificate 02/3905)

It is widely used as an insulated sheathing between studs.

Tips to install Recticel insulation boards.

Do Research and evaluate the need for right Recticel insulation product

Select the right board for the application - the right type and the right format

Store the boards in a dry place above the ground level and only use them when they are dry for maximum efficiency

Do not throw or kick Recticel products, be careful not to damage them and handle them carefully

Ensure the intended substrate/base is clean, even, dry and smooth

Apply an air screen, sealing layer or damp resistant layer if necessary, particularly in flat roofs

Ensure the boards are placed together well

Always cover the board and keep them above ground level to keep them dry during rain showers

Always cover boards at the end of the working day

Always follow installation instructions provided

Always use the right attachment methods

Measure and cut accurately to fit using a fine-toothed saw or sharp knife

Ensure that any adhesive is compatible with the foam