Environmental:
- Kingspan Insulated Panels produced in the UK and Ireland are certified to BES 6001 (Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products) ‘Good’. QuadCore® Insulated Panel systems have Environmental Product Declarations in accordance with the requirements of EN 15804 + A2: 2019.
- Facilities located in Kingscourt, Holywell and Sherburn generate renewable energy onsite which contributes to that sites energy mix.
- Kingspan Insulated Panels procure steel that is made from 15 – 25% recycled content. Kingspan insulated panels directly contribute to BREEAM® / LEED® credits. Recycled content calculations are available for all QuadCore products via technical services.
- To access the EPD for QuadCore Karrier Wall Panel, please click here (https://www.epdhub.com/).
Kingspan QuadCore:
- QuadCore is a self-blended, micro cell structured, insulation core unique to Kingspan that delivers the highest performance of any closed cell insulation core across four factors: fire, thermal, environmental and longevity.
- The QuadCore insulation used in QuadCore Karrier Wall Panels has a thermal conductivity value of 0.018 W/m.K.
Quality and Durability:
Kingspan insulated panels are manufactured from the highest quality materials, using state of the art production equipment to rigorous quality control standards, complying with:
- BS EN ISO 14001 panels are manufactured under Environmental Management System Certification.
- BS EN ISO 9001 standard, ensuring long term reliability and service life.
- BS EN ISO 50001 Energy Management System Certification.
- BS EN ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Certification.
- BS EN ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems
- CE marked to BS EN 14509: 2013.
Certification and Testing:
Quadcore Karrier Wall Panels are classified B-s1, d0 according to the European Reaction to Fire classification system (Euroclasses) BS EN 13501-1: 2018 with the following internal liners:
- CLEANsafe 15, CLEANsafe 25, CLEANsafe 55 and AQUAsafe 55.
QuadCore Assured System Warranty
- 25 years insurance backed thermal performance
- 25 years insurance backed fire performance
- 25 years structural performance
- 25 years environmental performance
- Up to 40 years coating performance
- 25 years warranty on system accessories*
- * Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange or refer to the "Quadcore Assured" brochure for a list of accessories covered by Kingspan.
Application:
The QuadCore® Karrier Wall Panel is an integral part of a lightweight, factory-engineered building system which comprises a high-performance insulated panel providing insulation, weather protection and support for direct-fix or ventilated cavity rainscreen facade systems.
The panel can support the entire range of metallic and non-metallic Kingspan facades as well as third party systems. For construction details and further information on design considerations please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange.