A global manufacturer of optimum, premium, and high-performance insulation products and systems for building fabric and building services applications, Kingspan Insulation’s vast product range caters for all project requirements, including building insulation for roofs, walls, floors and soffits.
Kingspan Insulation specialises in premium performance insulation boards designed for use behind various types of exterior wall cladding, such as stone, concrete, marble, terracotta, GRC and aluminium cassettes, including ACP/MCM panels, together with its suitability within EIFS/ETICS wall systems. The insulation boards are also designed to be installed to the underside of a structural ceiling (soffits) within basements and balconies.
Sitting alongside this, the company has insulation boards designed for flat roofing and floor applications. Its flat roof insulation products are available as either standard flat insulation boards or in a tapered version to create falls on a roof. These insulation boards can provide effective solutions in conjunction with most waterproofing systems on the market today.
And it is essential to note that Kingspan Insulation’s products are some of the most widely tested and certified insulation products in the world. It manufactures products that exceed the needs of the local market, with its thin insulation solutions providing a simple route to compliance with local authorities such as Dubai Municipality (DCL), Estidama, DGBRS (Dubai Green Building Regulations and Specifications), and UAE Civil Defence requirements.
Through its first-class technical service, which is one of the most advanced support services in the industry, Kingspan Insulation offers a full spectrum of advice, free of charge for all types of design projects. These services include U-value calculations, condensation and dew point calculations, information on product selection and product data for all ancillary items, and fixing advice.
Investing in Innovative Solutions
Kingspan Insulation is continually working to bring to market the most thermally efficient insulation solutions. These are designed to perform and remain durable for the lifetime of the assembly into which they are installed, whilst at the same time taking into consideration the building methods and often harsh weather conditions in the UAE and broader GCC region.
Currently, the company is investing a considerable amount in the research and development of products before introducing a solution to market. Its solutions provide customers with certainty and peace of mind. One area it is working on at present is concerning the EIFS/ETICS market. Here, Kingspan Insulation has a premium performance solution using its thermoset, closed-cell, ultra-low thermal conductivity (lambda valueλ) phenolic insulation board, Kooltherm K5.
Whatever the task in hand, though, the company is rooted in strong values, such as customer centricity, performance, empowerment, humanity, and collaboration. Its passionate and highly skilled people love pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to create innovative products and services that build a more sustainable future for customers, the environment, its workforce, and its business.
Ready for the Future
Looking to the future, the team at Kingspan Insulation believe that a growing focus on the environment and the use of technology will drive the industry forward. It envisions more emphasis on sustainability and innovative construction methods, not only in the UAE but also in the region at large. The company is already witnessing innovative approaches in the construction industry in the UAE, from the use of robots and drones through to 3D printed offices and villas. In the coming years, there will be more focus on energy efficiency and cutting carbon footprints. Thanks to its research and development, Kingspan Insulation is already at the forefront of introducing and providing products and solutions that will help achieve these goals.