Panel · 10–40 mm
Panelised — indicative fig. C·33
Fire A1 core Non-combustibleEmbodied carbon 8.50kgCO₂e/kg HighCompressive 0.15MPa StructuralDesign life 60yr
Ultra-thin, high-performance insulation panels with evacuated cores, delivering exceptional thermal resistance in 10-50 mm thicknesses; require careful handling to avoid puncture.
01 Physical
Density 180-250kg/m3
Specific gravity 0.17
Porosity 95%
Water absorption 0.1%
UV resistance requires protection
Chemical resistance good
pH tolerance 6-9
Surface roughness 0.5µm
02 Mechanical
Compressive strength 0.15MPa
Flexural strength 0.64MPa
Impact resistance low
Creep resistance excellent
03 Thermal
Thermal conductivity 0.007W/m·K
Specific heat 1000J/kg·K
Thermal expansion 2×10⁻⁶/°C
04 Compliance & Fire First question
Combustibility class Non-combustible core (A1), combustible envelope
05 Sustainability & Health
Embodied carbon 8.5
Embodied energy 150MJ/kg
Recyclability 20%
Recycled content 0%
Renewable content 0%
VOC emissions 0
Toxicity rating non-toxic
06 Durability · Cost · Logistics
Expected lifespan 60years
Maintenance interval 0
Warranty period 20
Material cost (range) 800-1300
Material cost (per unit) 40-65
Lead time 4-6 weeks
Annual maintenance 0
Market availability special order
07 Assessment
Advantages
- Exceptional thermal performance (R1.3-10.0 m²·K/W)
- Minimal thickness (80% thinner than conventional)
- Long service life (25-50 years)
- Non-combustible core material (Class A1)
- Stable performance over time
- No settling or degradation
- Suitable for all climate zones
- Space savings increase lettable area
Constraints
- Cannot be cut or modified on-site
- Vulnerable to puncture damage
- 5-10x cost premium over conventional insulation
- Requires skilled specialist installation
- Performance Solution pathway required for NCC
- 4-6 week international lead times
- Limited Australian technical data
- No field repair possible if damaged
08 Applications
A1 Space-constrained wall insulation
A2 Roof and ceiling insulation
A3 Floor insulation systems
A4 Cool room and cold storage
A5 Heritage building retrofits
A6 Passive house construction
A7 Thermal bridge mitigation
A8 High-performance building envelopes
09 Sources & Standards
Sources pending — citations for this material are not yet recorded. Verify all figures against manufacturer data and current standards before specifying.