Low embodied carbon compared to standard PIR insulation that uses 100% raw material from conventional fossil fuel derivatives based on the biomass balance approach. ECO FF is manufactured using renewable raw materials derived from biomass waste and residues from, for example, agricultural production, crop or food processing.

ECO FF holds REDcert² sustainability certification: REDcert²-904-39352401. This is third party auditing for the use of sustainable materials in the chemical industry. This is for the chemicals used to make this PIR insulation and the finished product itself.

BBA certification is in progress to verify our performance data and, upon successful completion of testing will be added to our current PIR certificate.

The flatboards are available in three thicknesses to meet different thermal requirements or U-values.

• 125 mm achieves an approximate U-value of 0.18 Wm²K.
• 160 mm achieves an approximate U-value of 0.14 Wm²K.
• 205 mm (two boards 125 + 80 mm) achieves an approximate U-value of 0.11 Wm²K.

The ECO FF insulation has been tested and can be incorporated in to warm roof construction when specifying our Bauder Total Roof System including the system’s green roof scenarios, and Bauder Thermofol PVC single ply system.

ECO FF has the same fire performance of our conventional PIR insulation.

Specifying ECO FF is easy for all these solutions, particularly within our BTRS system where the BauderPLANT E root resistant cap sheet will be incorporated for all green roof and PV solutions. If weight loading is a factor for the project, then the Bauder Thermofol PVC system for extensive green roofs, biosolar and solar PV is a consideration.

Our technical department will design the bespoke tapered insulation scheme in accordance with the latest versions of BS 6229 for falls on flat roof surfaces and BS 5250 for control of condensation in a building. All our layout schemes are designed for minimal waste. 

Different layout designs will embrace location of outlets or drainage system and insulation thicknesses and maximum build up heights to deliver the thermal performance required. Our technical team will provide bespoke U-value calculations in accordance with BS 6946 Annex E (Calculation method) to confirm the thickness required and/or U value achieved.

The unique ridge and valley infill boards are combined in conjunction with the Bauder FA Tapered boards to simplify the scheme and installation. Most tapered schemes will start with the use of a 3-board, 70-90 mm at its lowest point, to meet thermal requirements under building regulations.

Multi-layered schemes are easily created to deliver falls over large roof areas and the tapered boards are used in a step-and-repeat manner. In these situations the BauderPIR FA-TE 160mm foil-faced boards are used to form the required base layer beneath the tapered boards.

The FA Tapered Insulation can be incorporated in to all our warm roof construction waterproofing solutions, reinforced bitumen membrane systems, single ply and cold liquid applied.

The boards are easy to handle and quick to install and follow a bespoke layout plan provided to the installing approved roofing contractor. Only one ridge and one infill valley size is required for the whole tapered scheme.  Traditionally, many ridges or valleys are required for the same application.