Superglass Insulation Ltd SUPERGLASS CAVITY WALL
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1. blockage by the insulant 4 3 3 All uncapped cavity walls must be sealed prior to installation 14 Approved installers Installation of the product is carried out by the Certificate holder or their approved installers An approved installer is defined as a company e required to satisfy an initial site installation check by the BBA following approval by the Certificate holder and is subject to the BBA Assessment and Surveillance Scheme for Installation of Cavity Wall Insulation e approved by the Certificate holder and the BBA to install the product e having undertaken to comply with the Certificate holder s installation procedure e employing technicians who have been issued with appropriate identity cards by the Certificate holder at least one member of each installation team must carry a card e subject to inspections by the Certificate holder The Certificate holder oversees the activities of approved installers operating under the BBA Surveillance Scheme for Cavity Wall Insulation It is a requirement that the Certificate holder undertakes a minimum of two inspections per annum for each card carrying technician using their product and maintains records 15 Supervision 15 1 Installation of the product should be carried out in accordance with the BBA Assessment and Surveillance Scheme for Installation of Cavity Wall Insulation 15 2 During installation the following simple checks can be made as an aid to determining2. in cavity walls can be met in buildings of all purpose groups without the need for cavity barriers provided the construction complies with the provisions detailed in England and Wales Approved Document B Volume 1 Diagram 13 and Volume 2 Diagram 34 Northern Ireland Technical Booklet E Diagram 3 5 59 of a cavity or at junctions with other wall cavities but cavity barriers are required around openings penetrations and junctions with roof or floor cavities with reference to clauses 2 4 1023 2 4 202 2 6 5 and 2 6 61 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic ae For buildings subject to the Building Standards in Scotland cavity barriers are not required to limit the area 9 6 For constructions not covered by sections 9 4 and 9 5 cavity barriers must be provided to comply with England and Wales Approved Document B Volume 1 Section 6 and Volume 2 Section 9 Scotland Mandatory Standard 2 4 clauses 2 4 102 and 2 4 2012 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland Technical Booklet E Paragraphs 3 35 to 3 38 Page 6 of 10 10 Maintenance As the product is confined within the wall cavity and has suitable durability see section 11 maintenance is not required 11 Durability 11 1 The product is unaffected by the normal conditions in a wall and is durable rotproof water resistant and 73 d sufficiently stable to remai
3. of 10 Regulations In the opinion of the BBA Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation if installed used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate will meet or contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of the following Building Regulations the presence of a UK map indicates that the subject is related to the Building Regulations in the region or regions of the UK depicted 4 The Building Regulations 2010 England and Wales 5 Requirement Comment Requirement Comment Requirement Comment Requirement Comment Requirement Comment Requirement Comment B3 4 C2 a C2 b C2 c L1 a i Regulation 7 Internal fire spread structure The product is classified as non combustible and therefore meets this Requirement and may be used in buildings of any purpose group See sections 9 2 and 9 3 of this Certificate Resistance to moisture The product does not absorb water by capillary action and may therefore be used in situations where it bridges the damp proof course dpc of the inner and outer leaves See section 7 1 of this Certificate Resistance to moisture The product can resist rain penetration and will contribute to a wall satistying this Requirement See sections 4 5 7 1 and 7 2 of this Certificate Resistance to moisture The product can contribute to satistying the Condensation Requirement See sections 8 1 and 8 3 of this Certificate Conservation of fuel and
4. reference to Clause 5 5 Exclusion of water e BS 8000 3 2001 e BSEN 1996 1 1 2005 BS EN 1996 1 2 2005 BS EN 1996 2 2006 and BS EN 1996 3 2006 and their UK National Annexes 4 6 Other new buildings not subject to regulatory requirements should also be built in accordance with the Standards identified in section 4 5 4 7 As with any other form of cavity wall insulation where buildings need to comply with NHBC Standards 2011 specifiers should observe the requirements of that document Page 4 of 10 4 8 In a new building where the product is fo be installed e cavity battens or boards must be used to reduce the amount of mortar droppings left in the cavity e injection of the product is to be left until the cavity is sealed from the weather ie the roof is in place and the window and door openings are sealed 5 Practicability of installation The product must be installed by operatives trained and approved by the Certificate holder The Certificate holder operates an Approved Installer Scheme for this product under which the installers are approved registered and regularly reviewed by the Certificate holder to demonstrate that they are competent to carry out installations of the product in accordance with this Certificate Details of Approved Installers are available from the Certificate holder Approved Installers are responsible for each installation of the product that they undertake see section 14 1 The Certificate holder
5. s records relating to their Approved Installer Scheme will be audited annually by the BBA as part of its programme of surveillance 6 Thermal properties 6 1 Calculations of the thermal transmittance U value of specific external wall constructions should be carried 53 out in accordance with BS EN ISO 6946 2007 and BRE Report BR 443 2006 Conventions for U value calculations using the insulation s declared thermal conductivity Xoo 99 of 0 040 W mr K1 6 2 The U value of a typical brick and block cavity wall construction will depend on the cavity width and the insulating value of the internal block leaf and finish Calculated U values for example constructions are given in Table 1 for existing buildings and Table 2 for new buildings Table 1 Example cavity wall U values W m K Existing buildings Cavity width mm Construction 13 mm Dense plaster Plasterboard on dabs 100 mm Dense block 2 4 100 mm AAC block 50 0 60 0 42 75 0 44 0 33 100 0 34 0 27 125 0 28 0 23 1 Assumes fixings correction for fully penetrating steel fixings 50 W m K at 2 5 m with cross sectional area of 12 5 mm nominal U value and 102 mm thick brick outer leaf 2 Block and mortar thermal conductivity 1 13 W m K and 0 88 W m K respectively 3 Block and mortar thermal conductivity 0 12 W mr K and 0 88 W m K respectively 4 Plaster thermal conductivity 0 57 W mr K1 Table 2 Example cavity wall U values W m 2
6. that the installation conforms to the certificated method e check that the pattern of holes complies with the description given in section 17 1 e injection of the material takes place at each hole to complete the filling of the cavity space 16 General 16 1 The installation of the product is undertaken using blowing machines approved by the BBA and marked with the appropriate BBA Certificate number 16 2 The installer provides all necessary hoses drilling tools equipment and materials for making good the walls after the installation 16 3 Where a semi detached or terraced property is to be insulated a cavity brush is inserted at the line dividing the properties to contain the insulation This consists of a continuous polypropylene brush which is left in place when the installation is completed Page 7 of 10 17 Procedure 17 1 Injection holes of 22 mm or 26 mm diameter are drilled in a diamond pattern at approximately 1 35 m centres The topmost injection holes should not be more than 0 35 m below the upper edge of the cavity and not more than 1 0 m apart The bottom row of holes should start approximately 0 8 m above dpc level Additional holes may be required to ensure complete filling around building features eg under window sills and around air bricks at the tops of walls and under gables The topmost holes should not be more than 0 8 m apart under the horizontal boundaries and 1 35 m apart under the sloping boundary at the top
7. this Regulation with reference to clause O 12 1021 and Schedule 6012 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Page 2 of 10 5 The Building Regulations Northern Ireland 2000 as amended Regulation B2 Fitness of materials and workmanship Comment The product is an acceptable material See section 11 1 and the Installation part of this Certificate Regulation C4 a Resistance to ground moisture and weather Comment The product does not absorb water by capillary action and therefore may be used in situations where it bridges the dpc of the inner and outer leaves See section 7 1 of this Certificate Regulation C4 b Resistance to ground moisture and weather Comment Walls incorporating the product can satisfy this Regulation See sections 4 5 7 1 and 7 2 of this Certificate Regulation C5 Condensation Comment The product will contribute to meeting this Regulation See section 8 3 of this Certificate Regulation E4 4 Internal fire spread Structure Comment The product is classified as non combustible and may be used in buildings of any purpose group See sections 9 2 and 9 3 of this Certificate Regulation F2 a i Conservation measures Regulation F3 2 Target carbon dioxide Emissions Rate Comment The product can contribute to satisfying these Regulations See section 6 of this Certificate Construction Design and Management Regula
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9. F lt INSPECTION Superglass Insulation Ltd Be A TESTING CERTIFICATION Thistle Industrial Estate TECHNICAL APPROVALS FOR CONSTRUCTION Kerse Road ale i cer 7O Fax 01786 451245 Agrement o iae el ax email technical superglass co uk 1 2 4938 website www superglass co uk Product Sheet 1 SUPERGLASS CAVITY WALL INSULATION SUPERWHITE CAVITY WALL INSULATION This Agr ment Certificate Product Sheet relates to Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation a granulated glass mineral wool fibre material injected in loose form for use in masonry walls up to and including 12 m in height with nominal cavity widths not less than 50 mm in new and existing domestic and non domestic buildings 1 Hereinafter referred to as Certificate CERTIFICATION INCLUDES e factors relating to compliance with Building Regulations where applicable ira ee ae P X swe f e factors relating to additional non regulatory information where applicable independently veritied technical specification assessment criteria and technical investigations design considerations installation guidance regular surveillance of production formal three yearly review KEY FACTORS ASSESSED Practicability of installation the product must only be installed by trained and approved installers see section 5 hs PS Thermal properties the product has a thermal conductivity of 0 040 W m K see section 6
10. K New buildings U value requirement Cavity width insulation thickness mm om K one 13 mm Dense plaster Plasterboard on dabs 100 mm Dense block 100 mm AAC block s 0 19 190 165 0 25 140 115 0 26 135 105 0 27 130 100 0 30 115 90 0 35 100 70 1 Assumes fixings correction for fully penetrating steel fixings 50 W m K at 2 5 m with cross sectional area of 12 5 mm nominal U value and 102 mm thick brick outer leaf 2 Block and mortar thermal conductivity 1 13 W m K and 0 88 W m K respectively 3 Block and mortar thermal conductivity O 12 W m K and 0 88 W m K respectively 4 Plaster thermal conductivity 0 57 W mr K 1 6 3 When considering insulation requirements designers should refer to the detailed guidance contained in the documents supporting the national Building Regulations The U values shown in Tables 1 and 2 above indicate that the product can enable a wall to achieve typical design U values referred to in those supporting documents Junctions 6 4 The product can maintain or contribute to maintaining continuity of thermal insulation at junctions between elements and openings For Accredited Construction Details the corresponding psi values in BRE Information Paper IP 1 06 Assessing the effects of thermal bridging at junctions and around openings Table 3 may be used in carbon emission calculations in Scotland and Northern Ireland Detailed guidance for other junctions and on l
11. Water penetration the product will resist the transfer of water across the cavity see section 7 Condensation the product will contribute to limiting the risk of condensation see section 8 Behaviour in relation to fire the product is classified as non combustible see section 9 Durability the product is durable rotproof water resistant and sufficiently stable to remain effective as an insulation for the life of the building see section 11 The BBA has awarded this Certificate to the company named above for the product described herein This product has been assessed by the BBA as being fit for its intended use provided it is installed used and maintained as set out in this Certificate On behalf of the British Board of Agr ment one jend T Date of First issue 26 October 2012 Sean Moriarty Head of Approvals Greg Cooper Energy and Ventilation Chief Executive The BBA is a UKAS accredited certification body Number 113 The schedule of the current scope of accreditation for product certification is available in pdf format via the UKAS link on the BBA website at www bbacerts co uk Readers are advised to check the validity and latest issue number of this Agr ment Certificate by either referring to the BBA website or contacting the BBA direct British Board of Agr ment tel 01923 665300 Bucknalls Lane fax 01923 665301 Watford email mail bba star co uk Herts VWWD25 9BA website www bbacerts co uk Page 1
12. be used in situations where it bridges the dpc of the inner and outer leaves See section 7 1 of this Certiticate Precipitation The product will resist water transfer and may contribute to a wall satisfying clause 3 10 1 of this Standard provided it complies with the conditions set out in sections 4 5 7 1 and 7 2 of this Certificate Condensation The product can satisfy or contribute to satisfying this Standard with reference to clauses 3 15 1012 3 15 4012 and 3 15 5021 See sections 8 2 and 8 3 of this Certificate Carbon dioxide emissions Building insulation envelope This product can contribute to satisfying all or parts of clauses 6 1 60 6 2 12 6 2 30 6 2 42 OLIA 6 2 6 6 2 71 6 2 82 6 2 92 6 2 OW 6 2 1 12 6 2 1 212 and 6 2 1 312 of these Standards See section 6 of this Certificate Statement of sustainability The product can contribute to meeting the relevant requirements of Regulation 9 Standards 1 to 6 and therefore will contribute to a construction meeting a bronze level of sustainability as defined in this Standard In addition the product can contribute to a construction meeting a higher level of sustainability as defined in this Standard with reference to clauses 7 1 402 Aspects 1021 and 20 7 1 6021 Aspects 102 and 20 and 7 1 7012 Aspect 1021 See section 6 of this Certificate Building standards conversions All comments given for this product under Regulation 9 Standards 1 to 6 also apply to
13. checked eg those providing underfloor ventilation and combustion air for heating appliances In all cases flues are carefully checked on completion of the installation by means of an appropriate test eg a smoke test to ensure that they are not obstructed by the insulant 17 5 Any insulant that has been blown through the top of the cavity into the loft space is removed and any points of leakage sealed Omitted areas 17 6 In some circumstances access for drilling injection holes and filling with insulation may be limited by features such as carports conservatories cladding or tiling The practicability of safely accessing and making good these areas or installing the insulation through the inner leaf may outweigh the benefits of insulating these areas Page 8 of 10 17 7 It is permissible to omit such areas only when e a full justification detailing the reasons to omit areas is included in the assessment report e the assessor has verified that heat loss through uninsulated areas will not be reduced and that they will also be subject to a slightly higher risk of condensation The assessor obtains written consent for omitting any areas of the wall from the party commissioning the work 18 Tests Results of tests carried out on Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation were assessed to determine e the water resistance of the cavity wall filled with the insulant e adequacy of fill using specified insta
14. egulation C4 8 Condensation Surface condensation 47 8 1 Walls will adequately limit the risk of surface condensation when the thermal transmittance U value does not exceed 0 7 W m K at any point and the junctions with other elements are designed in accordance with the guidance referred to in section 6 4 of this Certificate 8 2 Walls will limit the risk of surface condensation adequately when the thermal transmittance U value does not exceed 1 2 W m K at any point Guidance may be obtained from BS 5250 2011 Annex G BRE Report BR 262 2002 Thermal insulation avoiding risks and section 6 4 Interstitial condensation 8 3 Walls will limit the risk of interstitial condensation adequately when they are designed and constructed in 53 accordance with BS 5250 2011 Annexes D and G and the relevant guidance 8 4 The product is not a water vapour barrier and will therefore allow the passage of water vapour 9 Behaviour in relation to fire 9 1 The product does not prejudice the fire resistance properties of the wall or constitute a toxic hazard in fire 9 2 The product fire classification is non combustible when tested to BS 476 4 1970 9 3 The product may be used as described in the national Building Regulations England and Wales and Northern Ireland in buildings of every purpose group Scotland in domestic and non domestic buildings 9 4 The requirements of the Building Regulations relating to fire spread
15. es General rules Structural fire design BS EN 1996 2 2006 Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures Design Considerations selection of materials and execution of masonry NA to BS EN 1996 2 2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures Design Considerations selection of materials and execution of masonry BS EN 1996 3 2006 Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures Simplified calculation methods for unreintorced masonry structures NA to BS EN 1996 3 2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures BS EN 12667 2001 Thermal performance of building materials and products Determination of thermal resistance by means of guarded hot plate and heat flow meter methods Products of high and medium thermal resistance BS EN ISO 6946 2007 Building components and building elements Thermal resistance and thermal transmittance Calculation method BS EN ISO 9001 2008 Quality management systems Requirements BS EN ISO 14001 2004 Environmental management systems Requirements with guidance for use Page 9 of 10 Conditions of Certification 21 Conditions 21 1 This Certificate e relates only to the product system that is named and described on the front page e is issued only to the company firm organisation or person named on the front page no other company firm organisation or perso
16. high exposure areas Partial filling 4 3 Whenever practicable all of the cavity space from ground level to the roof or gable copings should be filled Partial filling is allowed only e when separately insulating semi detached or terraced properties The cavity barrier used for this purpose is retained in the cavity and must be as defined in section 16 3 e up to the underside of a horizontal boundary other than the roof where that horizontal boundary is protected by a cavity tray or similar waterproof barrier e where filling is carried out above a horizontal boundary e when treating properties where the wall to be insulated is below a waterproof cladding eg tile hung and this cladding either extends up to the roof or is protected at the top by other means eg window sills e when treating areas of wall where access for drilling may be limited by features such as carports and conservatories as defined in section 17 6 and 17 7 Existing buildings 4 4 In an existing building the product may be installed only e where there are no signs of dampness on the inner face of the cavity wall other than those caused solely by condensation and e where the cavity is not being used as a source of combustion air or as a flue for ventilation purposes New buildings 45 New buildings subject to the national Building Regulations should be constructed in accordance with the 53 elevant recommendations of e BS 5628 3 2005 with particular
17. imiting heat loss by air infiltration can be found in England and Wales Approved Documents to Part L and for new thermal elements to existing buildings Accredited Construction Details version 1 0 See also SAP 2009 Appendix K and the iSBEM User Manual for new build Page 5 of 10 Scotland Accredited Construction Details Scotland Northern Ireland Accredited Construction Details version 1 0 7 Water penetration pass through to the inner leaf provided the wall is detailed in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the national Building Regulations Ae When the product is used in situations where it bridges the dpc in walls dampness from the ground will not England and Wales Approved Document C section 5 Scotland Mandatory Standard 3 4 clause 3 4 1012 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland Technical Booklet C Section 1 6 7 2 Tests for full fill applications confirm that constructions built in accordance with BS 5628 3 2005 will prevent water reaching the inner leaf Water penetrating the outer leaf of the wall will drain down the cavity face of the outer leat and the product will contribute to satisfying the national Building Regulations England and Wales Requirement C2 b Scotland Mandatory Standard 3 10 clause 3 10 1012 1 Technical Handbook Domestic 2 Technical Handbook Non Domestic Northern Ireland R
18. llation machinery and drilling pattern e thermal conductivity to BS EN 12667 2001 e properties in relation to fire 19 Investigations 19 1 Existing data on toxicity and durability were evaluated 19 2 The Certificate holder s training arrangements were evaluated 19 3 An assessment of the practicability of installation was carried out 20 Other investigations The manufacturing process of the granulated glass mineral wool fibre material was examined including the methods adopted for quality control and details were obtained of the quality and composition of the materials used Bibliography BS 476 4 1970 Fire tests on building materials and structures Non combustibility test for materials BS 5250 2011 Code of practice for control of condensation in buildings BS 5628 3 2005 Code of practice for the use of masonry Materials and components design and workmanship BS 8000 3 2001 Workmanship on building sites Code of practice for masonry BS EN 1996 1 1 2005 Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures General rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures NA to BS EN 1996 1 1 2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures General rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures BS EN 1996 1 2 2005 Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structures General rules Structural fire design NA to BS EN 1996 1 2 2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 6 Design of masonry structur
19. n effective as insulation for the life of the building 11 2 Should it become necessary for any reason the product can be evacuated from the cavity void 12 Site assessment Prior to the installation an assessment is carried out by a trained assessor who may also be the installing technician to ascertain the suitability of the property or properties for Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation An assessment report is prepared and held at the installer s offices Particular problems are specifically identified and any reasons for rejection of the work noted Care should be taken at this stage for the assessor and the party commissioning the work to identify and agree in writing as appropriate any areas of the wall that will not be filled see sections 17 6 and 17 7 and any special requirements for making good see section 17 4 13 Site preparation 3 1 The installing technician ensures that the property has been correctly assessed and is suitable for insulation with the product Any problems encountered during installation which prevent compliance with this Certificate are referred to the installation company before proceeding 3 2 Essential ventilation openings such as those providing combustion air or underfloor ventilation and all flues in the cavity wall must be checked If adequate sleeving or other cavity closures are not present installation must not proceed until these openings have been sleeved or otherwise moditied to prevent
20. n may hold or claim that this Certificate has been issued to them e is valid only within the UK e has to be read considered and used as a whole document it may be misleading and will be incomplete to be selective e is copyright of the BBA e is subject to English Law 21 2 Publications documents specifications legislation regulations standards and the like referenced in this Certificate are those that were current and or deemed relevant by the BBA at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate 21 3 This Certificate will remain valid for an unlimited period provided that the product system and its manufacture and or fabrication including all related and relevant parts and processes thereof e are maintained at or above the levels which have been assessed and found to be satisfactory by the BBA e continue to be checked as and when deemed appropriate by the BBA under arrangements that it will determine e are reviewed by the BBA as and when it considers appropriate 21 4 The BBA has used due skill care and diligence in preparing this Certificate but no warranty is provided 21 5 In issuing this Certificate the BBA is not responsible and is excluded from any liability to any company firm organisation or person for any matters arising directly or indirectly from e the presence or absence of any patent intellectual property or similar rights subsisting in the product system or any other product system e the right of
21. of the gable end see Figures 1 and 2 Figure 1 Typical drilling pattern frontage 4 maximum i 0 35 m i maximum E 0 8 m max 1 above dpc 0 8 m maximum 0 35 m maximum 1 35 e 7 fe Oo re 0 8 m maximum i 35m above dpc 1 35 m t 17 2 To prevent debris falling onto the insulation installation should not start until the drilling has been completed 17 3 The material is blown into the cavity under pressure through either one or two flexible pipes via 22 mm or 26 mm nozzles Where one pipe only is used filling proceeds from the bottom to the top of the walls and from one elevation to the other Where two pipes are used the nozzles should commence filling in different elevations at a stop end eg doorway in the first horizontal row of holes and continue filling for two or three holes One nozzle can then be used above the other on the next row of holes ensuring that the area below has been completely filled Injection can continue using this method from one end to the other throughout the property At no time should both nozzles be used in adjacent holes 17 4 Atter injection of the product the drill holes are fully filled with mortar of a similar type colour texture and weathertightness as the existing wall Where a wall requires a high degree of colour matching the level of finish matching should be agreed in writing during the site assessment All the trunked air vents are
22. otected from rain snow and prolonged exposure to sunlight Nothing should be stored on top of product 3 3 The product must not be exposed to a naked flame or other ignition sources or to solvents or other chemicals 3 4 The product must not be used if it has been allowed to get wet or is damaged Assessment and Technical Investigations The following is a summary of the assessment and technical investigations carried out on Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation 4 General 4 1 Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation is satisfactory for use as an injected cavity wall insulation and is effective in reducing the thermal transmittance U value of external cavity walls with masonry inner and outer leaves where masonry includes clay and calcium silicate bricks concrete blocks natural and reconstituted stone blocks In order to prevent moisture penetration it is essential that such walls are designed and constructed so as to incorporate the precautions given in this Certificate 4 2 This Certificate covers the use of the product in any exposure zone subject to the following conditions being met These conditions are particularly important in areas subject to severe or very severe driving rain e the cavity width must be a nominal minimum of 50 mm e walls must be in good state of repair and must not show evidence of frost damage e mortar joints must not show evidence of more than hairline cracking Raked or recessed mortar joints should be avoided in
23. power The product can meet or contribute to meeting this Requirement See section 6 of this Certificate Materials and workmanship The product is an acceptable material See section 11 1 and the Installation part of this Certificate 4 The Building Scotland Regulations 2004 as amended an Regulation Comment Regulation Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Comment Standard Standard Comment Standard Comment Regulation Comment 8 1 2 6 3 4 6 1 b 6 2 7 a b Fitness and durability of materials and workmanship The product can contribute to a construction satisfying this Regulation See section 11 1 and the Installation part of this Certificate Building standards construction Cavities Cavity barriers are not required provided all of the cavity is filled with reference to clauses 2 4 10121 and 2 4 2 See section 9 5 of this Certificate Spread to neighbouring buildings The product is classitied as non combustible and may be used in domestic and non domestic buildings he product is classified bustible and may be used in d tic and non d tic building with reference to clauses 2 6 5 and 2 6 6 2 See sections 9 2 9 3 and 9 5 of this Certificate Moisture from the ground The product can contribute to a construction satisfying this Standard with reference to clause 3 4 10123 The product can
24. re entering the bagging station where the product is compression packed to a nominal weight of 16 6 kg per bag 2 2 As part of the assessment and ongoing surveillance of product quality the BBA has e agreed with the manufacturer the quality control procedures and product testing to be undertaken e assessed and agreed the quality control operated over batches of incoming materials e monitored the production process and verified that it is in accordance with the documented process e evaluated the process for management of nonconformities e checked that equipment has been properly tested and calibrated e undertaken to carry out the above measures on a regular basis through a surveillance process to verify that the specifications and quality control operated by the manufacturer are being maintained 2 3 The management system of Superglass Insulation Ltd has been assessed and registered as meeting the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001 2008 Certificate FM 02264 by BSI Page 3 of 10 3 Delivery and site handling 3 1 The product is delivered to site in sealed white polythene bags each weighing approximately 16 6 kg and bearing the BBA identification mark incorporating the number of this Certificate The bags should not be opened until required for use 3 2 It is essential that the product is stored such that it is raised off the ground and is inside or under cover on a flat dry level surface in a well ventilated area The product must be pr
25. the Certificate holder to manufacture supply install maintain or market the product system e actual installations of the product system including their nature design methods performance workmanship and maintenance e any works and constructions in which the product system is installed including their nature design methods performance workmanship and maintenance e any loss or damage including personal injury howsoever caused by the product system including its manufacture supply installation use maintenance and removal e any claims by the manufacturer relating to CE marking 21 6 Any information relating to the manufacture supply installation use maintenance and removal of this product system which is contained or referred to in this Certificate is the minimum required to be met when the product system is manufactured supplied installed used maintained and removed It does not purport in any way to restate the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 or of any other statutory common law or other duty which may exist at the date of issue or reissue of this Certificate nor is conformity with such information to be taken as satistying the requirements of the 1974 Act or of any statutory common law or other duty of care British Board of Agr ment tel 01923 665300 Bucknalls Lane fax 01923 665301 Watford email mail bba star co uk Herts VWWD25 9BA website www bbacerts co uk Page 10 of
26. tions 2007 Construction Design and Management Regulations Northern Ireland 2007 Information in this Certificate may assist the client CDM co ordinator designer and contractors to address their obligations under these Regulations See sections 3 Delivery and site handling 3 1 and 3 3 and 13 Site preparation 13 2 of this Certificate Additional Information NHBC Standards 2011 NHBC accepts the use of Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation provided it is installed used and maintained in accordance with this Certificate in relation to NHBC Standards Chapter 6 1 External masonry walls Technical Specification 1 Description 1 1 Superwhite Cavity Wall Insulation consists of granulated glass mineral wool fibres treated with an inert water repellent during manufacture 1 2 The length of the fibres and degree of granulation are subject to regular quality control checks by the manufacturer 1 3 The target mean density of this product when installed is 18 kg m over the entire installation Individual areas within the wall must not have an absolute density variation of more than 5 kg m from the target mean density when measured over an area of 0 5 m 2 Manufacture 2 1 Material is placed on a collecting belt that feeds it into a flake breaker mill to reduce the mass to discreet fragments in a controlled and repeatable manner The milled material is conveyed pneumatically then sprayed with silicone oil and mineral oil befo
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