Environmental:

QuadCore RW LEC has an LCA (LifeCycle Assessment) that shows a 18.82% reduction in embodied carbon (measured by the Global Warming Potential ‘GWP’ kgCO₂e) between life cycle modules A1 – A3, and a 13% reduction in embodied carbon between life cycle modules A – C.
Environmental Product Declarations in accordance with the requirements of EN 15804:2012+A1: 2013 for 100 mm thickness. To access the EPD for QuadCore KS1000RW LEC Roof Panel, please click here
All Kingspan Insulated Panels manufacturing facilities across the UK and Ireland are 100% Net Zero Energy. In addition, facilities located in Kingscourt, Holywell and Sherburn generate renewable energy onsite which contributes to that sites energy mix.
Kingspan Insulated Panels produced in the UK are certified to BES 6001 (Framework Standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products) ‘Very Good’.

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 & longevity.
The QuadCore insulation used in QuadCore KS1000RW LEC Roof 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:

Classified B-s1,d0, when tested on the internal face of the product, according to the European Reaction to Fire classification system (Euroclasses) BS EN 13501–1 and Broof(t4) to BS EN 13501-5 for all roof pitches.
Certified to FM 4471 Class 1 (for thicknesses 80-150 mm).
Certified to FM 4880, FM 4882 Class 1 (for thicknesses 40-150 mm).

Certification, testing and insurer approvals are subject to panel thickness, cover width, orientation, method of assembly, steel coating and manufacturing facility. Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange for further information.

Fire Resistance:

Fire resistance classifications are subject to panel thickness, orientation, method of assembly, and steel coating. Please contact Kingspan Tech-eXchange for project specific details.

Kingspan Tech-eXchange:

Kingspan Tech-eXchange is our dedicated team supporting you during the conception, design and installation of your project using our building envelope solutions, Kingspan Tech-eXchange supports our customers using the latest modelling and design software packages.

Kingspan Panel Warranty:

25 years thermal performance.
25 years structural performance.
Up to 40 years coating performance.

Kingspan Planet Passionate:

Planet Passionate is Kingspan’s ambitious 10 year global sustainability programme which aims to impact three big global issues:

Climate change
Circularity
Protection of our natural world

By setting ourselves challenging targets in the areas of energy, carbon, circularity and water, we aim to make significant advances in the sustainability of both our business operations and our products.

Environmental Product Declaration Kingspan QuadCore KS1000 RW LEC