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A Nationwide Building Society survey says a loft conversion could add 20% to a property's value - but getting the insulation right is paramount.

Quality insulation is key to transforming a loft into a smart, comfortable ‘room in a roof’. For year-round temperature regulation, it’s imperative ceilings and walls are lined with a thermally-proficient solution that keeps interior spaces cool in summer and warm in winter.

This can be achieved with Eurothane PL, Recticel’s three-in-one solution that features insulation and plasterboard in one quick and easy-to-apply panel.

Eurothane PL negates the need for a secondary insulation function, hence it significantly reduces installation times. With this system, however, customers are not trading performance for the sake of speed. Its PIR aspect offers a lambda value of 0.022 W/mK to help achieve a regulation energy outcome.

Vapour control

Factory-bonded, Eurothane PL can also act as the vapour control layer provided its joints are filled and taped. Such capability once again highlights how this all-round solution hastens productivity for cost-effective installation.

Fitting

Eurothane PL’s adaptability extends to how it is fixed. It can be mechanically secured using screws or if applying to an internal wall, plaster dabs will suffice for a quicker, cleaner application. Capable of covering large areas of wall and ceiling space in a single installation, 2400 x 1200mmm Eurothane PL board can be used to insulate over rafters. Utilising Eurothane PL in this fashion internally prevents instances of thermal bridging, which can lead to condensation and damp issues. Once in-situ, Eurothane PL boards can be quickly and easily skimmed in preparation for a decorative finish.

Picture: Recticel’s Eurothane PL board features insulation, vapour control and plasterboard in one quick and easy-to-apply panel.

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
25th August 2021

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