Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board

Insulati o n
A4/6
K5 AW1013
Issue 3
Jul 2012
K5 External Wall Board
INSULATION FOR USE BEHIND TRADITIONAL AND

LIGHTWEIGHT POLYMER MODIFIED RENDERS
Super high performance rigid

thermoset insulation
Fibre-free insulation core
Group 1 BCA fire classification
Suitable for use behind

traditional and lightweight
polymer modified renders
Transforms and upgrades the

appearance of existing buildings
Resistant to the passage of

water vapour
Easy to handle and install
Ideal for new build and

refurbishment
CFC/HCFCfree with zero

Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP)
Compliant with AS/NZS 4859.1
CodeMark-certified for
BCA compliance
Typical Constructions and Total R-values

Insulated render system on
concrete wall

masonry block wall
Bedding compound
Kingspan Kooltherm
Kingspan Kooltherm
Mechanical fixings
Bedding compound
Mechanical fixings
EML or glass fibre mesh
Render

Render
Structural concrete wall
Texture coat or
membrane finish
Texture coat or
membrane finish
Figure 1
Masonry Block Wall
Figure 2
Total Rvalues for various thicknesses of
Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board
Product thickness (mm)
Heat flow in
Heat flow out
50
RT2.9
RT2.8
80
RT4.4
RT4.3
Assumptions
The R-values shown are Total R-values for the building element
as required by the Energy Provisions of the Building Code of
Australia. Kingspan Kooltherm products are manufactured,
tested and packaged in conformance with AS/NZS 4859.1.
The contribution of the product Total R-values depends on
installation and environmental conditions.

Heat flow in
Heat flow out
50
RT2.8
RT2.8
80
RT4.3
RT4.3

steel-framed wall

timber-framed wall
Kingspan Kooltherm
Mechanical
fixings
Kingspan Kooltherm
Mechanical
fixings
Metal stud
Timber stud
Texture coat or
membrane finish
Render
Figure 3
Texture coat or
membrane finish
Render
Figure 4
Heat flow in
Heat flow out
50
RT3.0
RT3.0
80
RT4.5
RT4.5

Heat flow in
Heat flow out
50
RT3.0
RT3.0
80
RT4.5
RT4.5
Product Details
Product Description
Specification Guide
Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board is a super high

performance, fibre-free rigid thermoset insulation core, sandwiched
between two layers of tissue based facing autohesively bonded to
the insulation core during manufacture.
Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board is

manufactured without the use of CFCs/HCFCs and has
zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP).
Product Data
Thermal Conductivity
(-value)*
0.020 W/m.K (Insulant thickness 45 mm)
Product Dimensions
2270 mm x 1200 mm (2.72 m2)

1200 mm x 600 mm (0.72 m2)
Product Thickness
50, 80 mm Other thicknesses available upon enquiry.

Minimum order quantities apply
* The values and R-values detailed are quoted in accordance with BS / I.S. EN 13166:2008
(Thermal insulation products for buildings Factory made products of phenolic foam (PF)
Specification). Comparison with alternative products may not be appropriate unless the same
procedures have been followed.
Product R-value
The external wall insulation shall be CodeMark-certified Kingspan

Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board ___ mm thick comprising
a CFC/HCFCfree and zero Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) rigid
thermoset insulation core with a tissue based facing 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 Limited
and shall be installed by approved installers (please contact
Kingspan Insulation).
Standards and Approvals

Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board is manufactured
to the highest standards and certified under the following
management systems:
Standard
Management System
BS / I.S. EN ISO 9001:2008
Quality Management
BS / I.S. EN ISO 14001:2004
Environmental Management
BS / I.S. OHSAS 18001:2007
Health and Safety Management
Product Testing
Product Thickness
Product R-value*
50 mm
R2.50
Characteristic Standard
R4.00
Thermal
Conductivity
(-value)
BS EN 13166:2008
0.020 W/m.K
(Insulant thickness
45 mm)
Compressive
Strength
BS / I.S. EN
826:1996
Typically exceeds 120 kPa

at 10% compression
Water Vapour
Resistivity
BS EN 12086:1997 / > 300 MN.s/g.m

I.S. EN 12086:1998
80 mm
*Insulant R-values are rounded down to the nearest 0.05 (m2K/W)
Result
Fire Performance
Test Method
Result
Ignitability,
Flame spread
Heat release, Smoke
release
AS 1530.3
Spread of Flame
Index: 0
Smoke
Development 4
Group Classification
AS/NZS 3837
Group 1
Fire Propagation
Surface Spread of Flame
BS 476 Part 6
BS 476 Part 7
Class 0
Test
Figure 5 Super high performance Kingspan Kooltherm K5

External Wall Board
Renders
Durability
The chosen render system must be pre-trialed and tested to

ensure compatibility with the Kingspan Kooltherm K5
External Wall Board. It is recommended that polymer modified
renders be used for flexibility and adhesion, and that total coating
be at least 6 mm thick for system integrity.
If correctly applied, Kingspan Kooltherm products can be

expected to have a long life of service.
Their durability depends on the supporting structure and the
conditions of its use.
Kingspan Kooltherm products are warranted for a period
of 10 years for both residential and commercial installations.*
* Subject to the terms of the complete Kingspan Kooltherm warranty
document which is available upon request or downloadable from
www.kingspaninsulation.com.au.
Installation Instructions
Environmental Data
Aspect
Characteristic
Please refer to www.kingspaninsulation.com.au for full details.
Recycled/Renewable
Content
1.3%
Handling and Storage
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

Insulations manufacturing process
The polythene packaging of Kingspan Kooltherm should not

be considered adequate for long term outdoor protection. Ideally,
boards should be stored inside a building. If, however, outside
storage cannot be avoided, then the boards should be stacked clear
of the ground and covered with a polythene sheet or weatherproof
tarpaulin. Boards that have been allowed to get wet should not be
used.
Blowing Agent Global

Manufactured with a blowing agent
Warming Potential (GWP) that has low GWP
should be protected from getting wet during
Blowing Agent Ozone

Manufactured with a CFC/HCFC-free
Depletion Potential (ODP) blowing agent that has zero ODP
application of the weatherproof render.
Packaging
Contains 0% recycled product

Polythene wrap and EPS skids 100%
recyclable
periods of inclement weather prior to the
Contact Details
General Enquiries
Tel: 1300 247 235
Email: [email protected]
Kingspan Insulation Pty. Ltd. reserves the right to amend product specifications without prior notice. The information, technical details and fixing instructions etc.
included in this literature are given in good faith and apply to uses described. Recommendations for use should be verified as to the suitability and compliance
with actual requirements, specifications and any applicable laws and regulations. For other applications or conditions of use, Kingspan Insulation offers a
Technical Advisory Service the advice of which should be sought for uses of Kingspan Insulation products that are not specifically described herein. Please
check that your copy of the literature is current by contacting us or visiting www.kingspaninsulation.com.au
Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd

Tel: 1300 247 235
Email: [email protected]
www.kingspaninsulation.com.au
Kingspan, Kooltherm, the zo Device and the Lion Device are Registered Trademarks of the
Kingspan Group plc in Australia and other countries. All rights reserved.
Kingspan Insulation Pty Ltd

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Insulati o n

K5 External Wall Board

INSULATION FOR USE BEHIND TRADITIONAL AND

Super high performance rigid

Fibre-free insulation core

Group 1 BCA fire classification

Suitable for use behind

Transforms and upgrades the

Resistant to the passage of

Easy to handle and install

Ideal for new build and

CFC/HCFCfree with zero

Compliant with AS/NZS 4859.1

Typical Constructions and Total R-values

Insulated render system on

EML or glass fibre mesh

Structural concrete wall

Masonry Block Wall

Product thickness (mm)

Heat flow out

Total Rvalues for various thicknesses of

Heat flow out

Insulated render system on

Insulated render system on

EML or glass fibre mesh

EML or glass fibre mesh

Product thickness (mm)

Heat flow out

Total Rvalues for various thicknesses of

Heat flow out

Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board is a super high

Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board

Kingspan Kooltherm K5 External Wall Board is

0.020 W/m.K (Insulant thickness 45 mm)

2270 mm x 1200 mm (2.72 m2)

50, 80 mm Other thicknesses available upon enquiry.

The external wall insulation shall be CodeMark-certified Kingspan

Standards and Approvals

BS / I.S. EN ISO 9001:2008

BS / I.S. EN ISO 14001:2004

BS / I.S. OHSAS 18001:2007

Health and Safety Management

Typically exceeds 120 kPa

BS EN 12086:1997 / > 300 MN.s/g.m

*Insulant R-values are rounded down to the nearest 0.05 (m2K/W)

Figure 5 Super high performance Kingspan Kooltherm K5

The chosen render system must be pre-trialed and tested to

If correctly applied, Kingspan Kooltherm products can be

Please refer to www.kingspaninsulation.com.au for full details.

Handling and Storage

Non-contaminated insulation site

Re-usable if removed with care (long

No water used in Kingspan

The polythene packaging of Kingspan Kooltherm should not

Blowing Agent Global

should be protected from getting wet during

Blowing Agent Ozone

application of the weatherproof render.

Contains 0% recycled product