Sopratherm GA4050 50mm PIR Insulation Board

50mm SOPRATHERM GA4050 PIR Insulation Board (formerly Celotex GA4000) is a rigid polyisocyanurate (PIR) insulation solution engineered for diverse building applications. Featuring a thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mK, this high-performance board delivers superior thermal efficiency and helps minimise heat loss whilst enhancing overall building energy performance.

Manufactured by Soprema, the 50mm SOPRATHERM insulation boards incorporate aluminium foil facings on both sides, which optimise thermal performance and function as an effective vapour control layer when properly installed.

The SOPRATHERM GA4050 range is available in thicknesses from 20mm to 40mm and holds BBA certification for multiple applications, including:

1. Pitched roof insulation
2. Internal dry lining systems
3. Floor insulation

Pack Size & Coverage

1. Brand: Soprema
2. Product Range: SOPRATHERM GA4050 (formerly Celotex GA4000)
3. Thickness: 50mm
4. Dimensions: 2400 × 1200 mm
5. Board Length: 2400mm
6. Board Width: 1200mm
7. Board Coverage: 2.88m2
8. Pieces Per Pack: 1
9. Thermal Conductivity: 0.022W/mK
10. Thermal resistance (Rd): 2.25 m².K/W
11. Compressive Strength: 120 kPa
12. Density: 31kg/m3
13. Fire Rating: Euroclass F
14. Material: PIR
15. Finishing top: Alu-kraft
16. Finishing bottom: Alu-kraft
17. Edge Profile: Straight
18. Facing: Low Emissivity Foil
19. Aluminium foil surface emissivity: 0.05
20. Weight (kg/m2): 0.79kg/m2
21. BBA certified: Certificate 25/7318 (Pitched Roof, Dry Lining, Floor Insulation)

Sopratherm GA4050 Applications

The 50mm SOPRATHERM board is a versatile, multi-purpose insulation solution suitable for numerous construction scenarios. These rigid boards are straightforward to cut and fit on site. Common applications for the 50mm Soprema product include:

1. Concrete Slab (Ground Floor)
2. Suspended Timber Joist (Ground Floor)
3. Beam and Block (Ground Floor)
4. Upgrading Existing Concrete Slab (Ground Floor)
5. Timber Frame Internal Linings (External Wall)
6. Timber Frame Sheathing (External Wall)
7. Between Timber Frame Studs (External Wall)
8. Solid Masonry Internal Linings (External Wall)
9. Over Timber Rafters (Pitched Roof)
10. Sarking (Pitched Roof)
11. Below Timber Rafters (Pitched Roof)
12. Between Timber Rafters (Pitched Roof)
13. Loft Insulation – Between and Over Timber Joists (Pitched Roof)
14. Balconies & Terraces Over Joists (Flat Roof)
15. Between Timber Joists (Flat Roof)
16. Below Timber Joists (Flat Roof)

These applications fall within the scope of BBA Certificate 25/7318, which validates the product's performance in specified construction systems when installed according to manufacturer's instructions.

Fire Performance

The SOPRATHERM GA4050 achieves a Reaction to Fire classification of Euroclass F, as determined by testing to BS EN 13501-1.

Under current UK Building Regulations on combustibility, this product cannot be used in the external walls of relevant buildings exceeding 11 metres in height.

Compliance and Installation

SOPRATHERM PIR insulation boards must be specified, installed and detailed in accordance with:

• UK Building Regulations
• Relevant statutory guidance
• Applicable British Standards
• The manufacturer's installation instructions

Proper specification and installation ensures optimal insulation performance within the building envelope and full compliance with regulatory standards.

Info

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