Why PIR?

What is the difference between PUR and PIR?

PIR is the ‘improved version’ of PUR and offers an even higher insulation value and superior performance in terms of fire safety.

 

Performance

The major advantage of PUR/PIR compared to other insulation materials is the insulation value.
The Lambda value of PUR/PIR is situated between 0.022 to 0.032 W/mK. This means that PUR/PIR offers superior insulation with the same thickness. In other words, the insulation layer is thinner and more efficient, leaving more available space. The table below compares the most commonly-used insulation materials

 

			Insulation thickness (mm) as opposed to Rd value
Material	Lambda (W/mK)	Density (kg/m³)	2,5	3,0	3,5	4,0	4,5
PIR foam	0,022	+/- 34	60	70	82	92	100
XPS	0,034	35-40	85	102	119	136	153
Stone Wool	0,037	35	92	111	129	148	166
Cellulose	0,040	105-165	100	120	140	160	180
Polystyrene EPS	0,038	15-40	95	114	133	152	171

 

 

 

Choose the right insulation and save money

When determining the energy level of a building, the energy expert takes into account transmission loss caused by the building envelope and loss due to air leaks and ventilation. Transmission depends directly on the heat resistance of the building envelope (R value). If we conveniently disregard air leaks and ventilation, this means that doubling the R value halves both energy loss and energy consumption. Take, for instance, a pitched roof of an average dwelling with a surface area of 60 m²: by doubling the R value of the roof to 5.0 instead of 2.5 m² K/W, the occupants save some 100 m³ of gas per year. Since less PIR/PUR is required compared to other insulation materials to obtain the same R value, the investment in insulation material is also more modest. 

 

Why opt for PUR/PIR insulation boards

• PUR/PIR is one of the most efficient insulating materials available today
• With PIR/PUR, the insulation layer is thinner, giving you more space 
• The boards are fitted with a tongue and groove system for a perfect fit or straight edges for applications where air circulation is not an option (e.g. flat roofs and floors)
• Facade is perfectly windtight, thanks to the tongue and groove finish and UNITAPE
• PUR/PIR boards offer excellent dimensional stability and high compressive strength 
• Lightweight: easier installation and easy to cut to size

Quality assurances

In addition, UNILIN’s PUR/PIR insulation materials come with a number of quality assurances.