Insulation solutions for UK house builders that enhance fire safety, noise comfort, and thermal efficiency
For housebuilders in the UK, choosing the right insulation solutions is a critical step in ensuring the fire safety, noise comfort, and energy efficiency of residential properties.
At Mayplas, we provide a comprehensive range of insulation products designed to meet the specific needs of modern housebuilding. Here, we explore key considerations for selecting insulation solutions, highlighting products within our range.
Key considerations when selecting insulation solutions
1. Compliance with building regulations
a. Insulation solutions must meet UK regulations guidance documents, including Approved Document L for energy efficiency, Part E for acoustic performance, and Part B for fire safety for England & Wales and the Scotland Building Standards Technical Handbooks
b. Ensure all products are independently tested and certified to relevant standards, such as BS EN 1366-4 for fire resistance and BS EN ISO
354 for sound absorption.
2. Performance requirements
a. Consider the specific needs of the property, such as fire protection, soundproofing, or thermal performance.
b. Evaluate the U-value requirements for walls, floors, and roofs to ensure the building achieves the desired energy efficiency.
3. Ease of installation
a. Select products that are easy to handle and install, reducing labour time and costs while ensuring consistent performance.
4. Durability and longevity
a. Select materials that maintain their performance over time with minimal maintenance, reducing the need for replacements or upgrades.
What types of insulation products offer house builders suitable performance?
MP556 Fire Stop Slab
Designed for fire resistance protection, fire stop slabs provide a reliable barrier against the spread of flames and smoke in wall cavities and other openings. These slabs:
- Satisfy fire resistance performance requirements.
- Are easy to cut and install on site for bespoke applications.
- Provide additional thermal and acoustic benefits. Click to learn more.
MP557 Party Wall DPC
Designed to prevent the passage of fire within external masonry wall locations and to assist in reducing flanking sound transmission at party wall/external masonry wall junctions and mid-cavity applications.
- Tested to BS EN 1366-4 for up to 120 minutes Integrity (E)
- Creates a seal against smoke and heat transmission.
- Integral DPC. Click to learn more.
MP552 Masonry Cavity Barrier
These cavity barriers are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through masonry walls. Key benefits include:
- Assists in reducing flanking sound transmission between properties
- Suitable for vertical and horizontal applications for mid-cavity and around apertures such as doors and windows
- Tested to BS EN1366-4 for up to 60 minutes fire integrity (E). Click to find out more.
MP552 Masonry Cavity Barrier for Party Walls
Specially designed for party walls, these cavity barriers provide:
- Effective fire compartmentalisation.
- Enhanced acoustic performance to minimise flanking sound.
- Suitable for party wall cavities from 50-100mm. Click to learn more.
MP551 Timber Frame Cavity Barriers
Designed to provide fire compartmentation within concealed voids within the external fabric of a timber frame building.
- Wide range of cavities gives greater design scope greater design scope
- Achieves the desired fire performance for compartmentation
- Suitable for vertical and horizontal applications for mid-cavity and around apertures such as doors and windows . Click to find out more.
Why choose Mayplas?
We specialise in providing high-quality insulation solutions tailored to the needs of UK housebuilders.
Our products, including fire stop slabs and cavity barriers for both masonry and timber frame applications which, are rigorously tested to meet regulatory requirement. With a commitment to quality, value, and performance, we deliver solutions that ensure safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient homes.
Looking for expert insulation solutions for your next house building project? Contact Mayplas today to explore our range of insulation solutions and to speak with our expert team.
