| Product Data | |
|---|---|
| Declared Thermal Conductivity (λ-Value) |
0.021 W/m.K at 23oC (Insulant thickness ≥ 45 mm) 0.023 W/m.K at 23oC (Insulant thickness 25 – 44 mm) |
| Emittance (Foil face) | E0.06 |
| Product Dimensions | 2400 mm x 1200 mm (2.88 m2) |
| Nominal Product Thickness |
25, 30, 40, 50 mm Other thicknesses available upon enquiry. Minimum order quantities apply |
Kooltherm K12 Framing Board
Product Code
Description
Insulation for Use Behind Wall Lining and Framed Walls
Kingspan Kooltherm K12 Framing Board is a super high performance, fibre-free rigid thermoset phenolic insulation, faced on both sides with a low emissivity composite foil, autohesively bonded to the insulation core during manufacture. This reflective surface improves the thermal resistance of any cavity adjacent to the board.
Kingspan Kooltherm K12 Framing Board is manufactured without the use of CFCs/HCFCs and has zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and low Global Warming Potential (GWP).
- Made in Australia
- Suitable for timber frame and steel frame wall constructions
- Compliant with AS/NZS 4859.1:2018
- Practical for modular construction
- Product Data Table
- R-values
- Specifications
- Installation Instructions
- Downloads
- Testing and Data Table
Technical Service
If your construction is different from those specified, and/or to gain a comprehensive R-value calculation and technical information of your project, please consult the Kingspan Insulation Technical Service Department for assistance. Call 1300 247 235 and press “2” to speak with Technical services, email technical@kingspaninsulation.com.au, or use the online contact form.
Assumption and Key
NCC 2019 prescribes different methods to determine Total R-value Calculations for Volume 1 and Volume 2. The systems noted on this page are Total R-values for the building element as required by the Energy Provisions of the National Construction Code, calculated in accordance with AS/NZS 4859.2 2018 & NZS 4214. Kingspan Kooltherm® products are manufactured, tested and packaged in conformance with AS/NZS 4859.1:2018
Fire Resistance
Examples shown are suitable for NCC Class 1 & 10a housing and Fire-Resisting Construction Type C walls in NCC Class 2 – 9 buildings. For Fire-Resisting Construction Type A & B walls in NCC Class 2 – 9 buildings a Performance Solution is required. Please contact Kingspan Insulation Technical Services on 1300 247 235 or email technical@kingspaninsulation.com.au for further guidance.
Product R-values
| Product Thickness | Product R-value |
|---|---|
| 25 mm | R1.1 |
| 30 mm | R1.3 |
| 40 mm | R1.75 |
| 50 mm | R2.35 |
Commercial Concrete Wall Installation (Clip/Channel System)
System R-value
Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board and different wall types
| Product Thickness | Heat Flow In | Heat Flow Out |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete wall (150 mm) or block wall (140mm) | ||
| 25 mm | RT1.8 | RT1.8 |
| 30 mm | RT2.0 | RT2.1 |
| 40 mm | RT2.4 | RT2.5 |
Brick Veneer Installation (External Side of Frame)
System R-value
Total R–values for various thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board applicable for NCC Volume One, Class 2 to 9 buildings & NCC Volume Two, Class 1 & 10a buildings
| Product Thickness | Heat Flow In | Heat Flow Out |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mm | RT2.7 | RT2.8 |
| 30 mm | RT2.9 | RT3.0 |
Steel-framed Wall Installation (External Side of Frame with Close Jointed Cladding)
System R-value
Total R–values for various product thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board applicable for NCC Volume One, Class 2 to 9 buildings
| Product Thickness | Heat Flow In | Heat Flow Out |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mm | RT2.3 | RT2.4 |
| 30 mm | RT2.5 | RT2.6 |
Total R–values for various product thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board applicable for NCC Volume Two, Class 1 & 10a buildings and NCC Volume One, Class 2 sole-occupancy unit or a Class 4 part of a building
| Product Thickness | Heat Flow In | Heat Flow Out |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mm | RT2.6 | RT2.7 |
| 30 mm | RT2.8 | RT2.9 |
Timber-framed Wall Installation (External Side of Frame with Close Jointed Cladding)
System R-value
Total R–values for various product thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board applicable for NCC Volume One, Class 2 to 9 buildings
| Product Thickness | Heat Flow In | Heat Flow Out |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mm | RT2.6 | RT2.6 |
| 30 mm | RT2.8 | RT2.8 |
Total R–values for various product thicknesses of Kingspan Kooltherm® K12 Framing Board applicable for NCC Volume Two, Class 1 & 10a buildings and NCC Volume One, Class 2 sole-occupancy unit or a Class 4 part of a building
| Product Thickness | Heat Flow In | Heat Flow Out |
|---|---|---|
| 25 mm | RT2.6 | RT2.7 |
| 30 mm | RT2.8 | RT2.9 |
| Kooltherm K12 Framing Board Model Specification You can also download the comprehensive model specification here. |
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Specification Clause
The wall insulation shall be Kingspan Kooltherm K12 Framing Board mm thick, with a tested smoke obscuration of not more than 100 m2/kg, comprising a CFC/HCFC-free and zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) rigid thermoset phenolic insulation core with composite foil facings on both sides manufactured under a management system certified to BS / I.S.EN ISO 9001:2008, BS / I.S.EN ISO 14001:2004 and BS / I.S. OHSAS 18001:2007 by Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd and shall be installed in accordance with the instructions issued by them. A Project Specific Warranty provided by Kingspan Insulation must be submitted.
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Handling & Storage
Installation should be in accordance with AS 3999:2015, Section 4 – Safety Requirements for Insulation Installation.
Storage
The packaging of Kingspan Kooltherm should not be considered adequate for outdoor protection. Boards should be stored inside a building. If, however, temporary outdoor storage cannot be avoided then the boards should be stacked flat on a level base, clear of the ground, and completely protected from inclement weather through use of a polythene sheet or weatherproof tarpaulin. Boards that have been allowed to get wet should not be used.
Resistance to Solvents
The insulation core is resistant to short-term contact with petrol and with most dilute acids, alkalis and mineral oils. However, it is recommended that any spills be cleaned off fully before the boards are installed. Ensure that safe methods of cleaning are used, as recommended by suppliers of the spilt liquid. The insulation core 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 this product. Damaged boards or boards that have been in contact with harsh solvents or acids should not be used.
OH&S
Kingspan Insulation products are chemically inert and safe to use. A Product Safety Information Sheet is available from Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd.
Please note that the reflective surfaces on this product are designed to enhance their thermal performance. As such, the will reflect light as well as heat, including ultraviolet light. Therefore, if these boards are being installed during bright or sunny weather, it is advisable to wear UV protective sunglasses or goggles and if the skin is exposed for a significant period of time, protect bare skin with a UV block sun cream.
Foil facings are conductive to electricity – avoid contact with un-insulated electrical cables and fittings.
Installation must be in accordance with AS 3999 Bulk Thermal Insulation Installation and AS 3000 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules).
Cutting
Cutting should be carried out either by using a fine toothed saw, or by scoring with a sharp knife, snapping the board over a straight edge and then cutting the facing on the other side. Ensure accurate trimming to achieve close-butting joints and continuity of insulation.
Concrete Wall (Clip/Channel System)
- Install chosen furring channel clips at required spacing for plasterboard lining
- Fit Kingspan Kooltherm over furring channel clips by pushing over the clips to abut the wall, and so that the wings of the clips penetrate the board. Care should be taken to avoid foil facing of the Kingspan Kooltherm separating from the insulation core by neatly trimming the foil face at the point where the furring channel clip penetrates the insulation
- Butt join boards of Kingspan Kooltherm to provide a continuous insulation layer
- Install furring channels by clipping into channel clips. Furring channels should be tight against the face of the Kingspan Kooltherm. Where furring channels are not tight to the insulation contact Kingspan Insulation Technical Service for further advice
- Install plasterboard lining
Taping
It is considered best practice to tape joins of Kingspan Kooltherm boards in this system with 48 mm wide reinforced aluminium foil tape. When taping a plastic squeegee or blade must be used to apply appropriate pressure to the tape. Surfaces must be dry and free from dust, oil or grease prior to taping.
Brick Veneer Wall (External Side of Frame)
- Ensure that stud spacings do not exceed 600 mm centres
- Attach appropriate wall ties to frame at spacings required for the masonry external leaf
- Fix Kingspan Kooltherm K12 Framing Board to the external surface of the frame structure ensuring vertical board joints coincide with a vertical member
- Ensure that the boards are lightly butted and continuity of insulation is maintained
- Use large headed galvanised clout nails or screws as fixings prior to the insulation boards being tied to the frame with an appropriate timber frame wall tie and insulation retaining disc
- Ensure that fixings are coincident with the underlying timber studs, top and bottom wall plates
- Construct the outer leaf of masonry in the conventional manner, using appropriate wall ties to hold the two wall leaves together
Steel / Timber-Framed Wall (External Side of Frame)
- Ensure that stud spacings do not exceed 600mm centres
- Fix Kingspan Kooltherm K12 Framing Board to the external surface of the frame structure ensuring vertical board joints coincide with a vertical member
- Ensure that the boards are lightly butted and continuity of insulation is maintained
- Use large headed galvanised clout nails or screws as temporary fixings prior to the secondary support batten being fitted
- Fix preservative treated softwood battens vertically to the wall frame, through the insulation sheating, ensuring that the battens and fixings are coincident with the underlying timber studs, top and bottom plates
- Consider the weight of cladding when selecting the type of fixing and fixing frequency for the battens
- Fix the external cladding panel to the secondary support batten in the traditional manner
| Downloads | |
|---|---|
| Download Brochure (PDF) | Download |
| Pricing and Where to Buy | Download |
| Request Technical Support | Download |
| Project Specific Warranty | Download |
| CAD PDF – Brick Veneer Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD PDF – Concrete Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD PDF – Masonry Block Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD PDF – Steel Framed Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD PDF – Timber Framed Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD DWG – Brick Veneer Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD DWG – Concrete Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD DWG – Masonry Block Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD DWG – Steel Framed Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| CAD DWG – Timber Framed Wall_Kooltherm K12 | Download |
| BIM 2016 – Kooltherm K12 Framing Board | Download |
| BIM 2017 – Kooltherm K12 Framing Board | Download |
| BIM 2018 – Kooltherm K12 Framing Board | Download |
| BIM 2019 – Kooltherm K12 Framing Board | Download |
| PSI – Kooltherm Range | Download |
Management Standards
| Standard | Management System |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | Quality Management |
| ISO 14001:2015 | Environmental Management |
| ISO 45001:2018 | Health and Safety Management |
| ISO 50001:2011 | Energy Management |
Product Testing
| Characteristic | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Compressive Stress | AS 2498.3 | Typically exceeds 100 kPa at 10% compression |
| Water Vapour Resistance | BS EN 12086:1997 / I.S. EN 12086:1998 | > 35 MN·s/g |
Fire Performance
| Test | Test Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Ignitability Spread of Flame Index Heat Release Smoke Development |
AS 1530.3 | Spread of Flame Index: 0 Smoke Development: ≤ 3 |
Environmental Data Table
| Aspect | Characteristic |
| Recyclability | Non-contaminated insulation site waste is recyclable, but there are currently no facilities in Australia to process returned material |
| Re-usability | Re-usable if removed with care (long term of service expected) |
| Water Use | No water used in Kingspan Insulation’s manufacturing process |
| Blowing Agent Global Warming Potential (GWP) | Manufactured with a blowing agent that has low GWP |
| Blowing Agent Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) | Manufactured with a CFC/HCFC-free blowing agent that has zero ODP |
| Packaging | Contains 0% recycled product Polythene wrap and EPS skids 100% recyclable |
